Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in North America

North America: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was -1.54 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
-1.54 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 63.1%
Rank
39th
of 43 groups
All-time high
8.57 % change on previous year
in 1975
All-time low
-4.27 % change on previous year
in 1978
Years of data
49
1971–2019

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in North America, 1971–2019

-50510197119952019

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

North America recorded -1.54 % change on previous year for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in 2019.

The figure is down 63.1% on the previous year and down 481.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in North America peaked at 8.57 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -4.27 % change on previous year, in 1978.

That places North America 39th out of 43 groups with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in North America, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in North America, 1971 to 2019.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 -2.06 % change on previous year
1972 -3.56 % change on previous year +72.3%
1973 2.96 % change on previous year -183.2%
1974 2.84 % change on previous year -3.9%
1975 8.57 % change on previous year +201.1%
1976 7.43 % change on previous year -13.2%
1977 -2.35 % change on previous year -131.6%
1978 -4.27 % change on previous year +81.7%
1979 -0.0147 % change on previous year -99.7%
1980 0.0324 % change on previous year -321.1%
1981 7.37 % change on previous year +22601.0%
1982 0.912 % change on previous year -87.6%
1983 4.3 % change on previous year +371.2%
1984 4.46 % change on previous year +3.9%
1985 2.26 % change on previous year -49.3%
1986 7.62 % change on previous year +236.6%
1987 3.22 % change on previous year -57.7%
1988 1.45 % change on previous year -55.2%
1989 0.0426 % change on previous year -97.1%
1990 2.43 % change on previous year +5615.9%
1991 7.65 % change on previous year +214.5%
1992 3.56 % change on previous year -53.4%
1993 3.02 % change on previous year -15.3%
1994 2.85 % change on previous year -5.7%
1995 2.39 % change on previous year -15.9%
1996 2.83 % change on previous year +18.2%
1997 1.21 % change on previous year -57.3%
1998 -1.84 % change on previous year -252.3%
1999 -2.66 % change on previous year +44.8%
2000 -1.02 % change on previous year -61.9%
2001 -0.7552 % change on previous year -25.7%
2002 -1.4 % change on previous year +85.8%
2003 -0.8948 % change on previous year -36.2%
2004 0.2182 % change on previous year -124.4%
2005 1.63 % change on previous year +648.3%
2006 1.11 % change on previous year -32.0%
2007 0.8556 % change on previous year -23.0%
2008 -0.0491 % change on previous year -105.7%
2009 0.4046 % change on previous year -924.4%
2010 0.4923 % change on previous year +21.7%
2011 1.25 % change on previous year +154.0%
2012 1.38 % change on previous year +10.0%
2013 0.0031 % change on previous year -99.8%
2014 0.5326 % change on previous year +16949.5%
2015 -1.12 % change on previous year -310.9%
2016 0.0635 % change on previous year -105.7%
2017 1.07 % change on previous year +1588.5%
2018 -0.9462 % change on previous year -188.2%
2019 -1.54 % change on previous year +63.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 1.06 % change on previous year -4.27 % change on previous year 8.57 % change on previous year 9
1980s 3.17 % change on previous year 0.0324 % change on previous year 7.62 % change on previous year 10
1990s 2.14 % change on previous year -2.66 % change on previous year 7.65 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.0103 % change on previous year -1.4 % change on previous year 1.63 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.1177 % change on previous year -1.54 % change on previous year 1.38 % change on previous year 10

Countries ranked near North America

  1. 36 Afghanistan 5.89 % change on previous year compare
  2. 37 Mongolia 5.46 % change on previous year compare
  3. 38 Jamaica 5.34 % change on previous year compare
  4. 39 Tunisia 5.29 % change on previous year compare
  5. 40 Jordan 5.23 % change on previous year compare
  6. 41 Cambodia 5.18 % change on previous year compare
  7. 42 Cameroon 5.16 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in North America?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in North America was -1.54 % change on previous year in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in North America?
The highest recorded value was 8.57 % change on previous year in 1975.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in North America?
The lowest recorded value was -4.27 % change on previous year in 1978.
How does North America rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
North America ranks 39th out of 43 groups with data for 2019.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in North America?
Over the last ten years it is down 481.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this North America data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
231 places, 7,300 data points, 1971–2020
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.