Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in OECD members
OECD members: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was -2.29 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in OECD members, 1971–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in OECD members is -2.29 % change on previous year, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 49 years on record.
That represents a change of down 1,403.9% on the previous year and down 503.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in OECD members peaked at 4.87 % change on previous year in 1971 and was at its lowest, -2.29 % change on previous year, in 2019.
That places OECD members 40th 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 OECD members, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4.87 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | -0.132 % change on previous year | -102.7% |
| 1973 | 2.66 % change on previous year | -2115.9% |
| 1974 | 3.6 % change on previous year | +35.3% |
| 1975 | 3.71 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 1976 | 3.27 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 1977 | 0.3432 % change on previous year | -89.5% |
| 1978 | -0.8156 % change on previous year | -337.6% |
| 1979 | 0.4214 % change on previous year | -151.7% |
| 1980 | 0.597 % change on previous year | +41.7% |
| 1981 | 2.54 % change on previous year | +325.6% |
| 1982 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -42.6% |
| 1983 | 2.4 % change on previous year | +64.7% |
| 1984 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1985 | 2.22 % change on previous year | -9.2% |
| 1986 | 3.37 % change on previous year | +51.3% |
| 1987 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -57.6% |
| 1988 | 0.7556 % change on previous year | -47.1% |
| 1989 | 0.2032 % change on previous year | -73.1% |
| 1990 | 0.9241 % change on previous year | +354.8% |
| 1991 | 2.3 % change on previous year | +149.3% |
| 1992 | 1.55 % change on previous year | -32.6% |
| 1993 | 1.94 % change on previous year | +25.1% |
| 1994 | 2.12 % change on previous year | +8.9% |
| 1995 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -31.1% |
| 1996 | 2.28 % change on previous year | +56.6% |
| 1997 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -47.7% |
| 1998 | 3.59 % change on previous year | +200.6% |
| 1999 | -0.1402 % change on previous year | -103.9% |
| 2000 | -0.0332 % change on previous year | -76.3% |
| 2001 | -0.1572 % change on previous year | +373.9% |
| 2002 | -0.3791 % change on previous year | +141.2% |
| 2003 | 0.3002 % change on previous year | -179.2% |
| 2004 | -0.1159 % change on previous year | -138.6% |
| 2005 | 3.12 % change on previous year | -2792.2% |
| 2006 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -42.2% |
| 2007 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -21.9% |
| 2008 | 1.26 % change on previous year | -11.0% |
| 2009 | 0.5677 % change on previous year | -54.8% |
| 2010 | 3.47 % change on previous year | +510.9% |
| 2011 | 1.99 % change on previous year | -42.7% |
| 2012 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 2013 | 0.9606 % change on previous year | -47.1% |
| 2014 | 1.1 % change on previous year | +14.4% |
| 2015 | 0.8862 % change on previous year | -19.4% |
| 2016 | 1.25 % change on previous year | +40.5% |
| 2017 | 0.5982 % change on previous year | -52.0% |
| 2018 | 0.1757 % change on previous year | -70.6% |
| 2019 | -2.29 % change on previous year | -1403.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.99 % change on previous year | -0.8156 % change on previous year | 4.87 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.74 % change on previous year | 0.2032 % change on previous year | 3.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.72 % change on previous year | -0.1402 % change on previous year | 3.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7775 % change on previous year | -0.3791 % change on previous year | 3.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9943 % change on previous year | -2.29 % change on previous year | 3.47 % change on previous year | 10 |
Countries ranked near OECD members
- 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
- 43 Iran, Islamic Republic of 5.07 % change on previous year compare
More education data for OECD members
- Population ages 15-64 64.5% (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0654 units per person (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.2049 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 91.38 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 6.28 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 116.41 million (2024)
- Population ages 0-14 16.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in OECD members?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in OECD members was -2.29 % 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 OECD members?
- The highest recorded value was 4.87 % change on previous year in 1971.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in OECD members?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.29 % change on previous year in 2019.
- How does OECD members rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- OECD members ranks 40th out of 43 groups with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in OECD members?
- Over the last ten years it is down 503.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this OECD members 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.