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
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in North America, 1971–2019
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 36 Afghanistan 5.89 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Mongolia 5.46 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Jamaica 5.34 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Tunisia 5.29 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Jordan 5.23 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Cambodia 5.18 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Cameroon 5.16 % change on previous year compare
More education data for North America
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 26.20 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.2703 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0687 units per person (2024)
- Population ages 15-64 64.5% (2025)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 2.04 million (2024)
- Population ages 0-14 16.9% (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 28.14 million (2024)
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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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.
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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.