Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 1.96 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
1.96 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 16.2%
World rank
79th
of 186 countries
All-time high
24 % change on previous year
in 2014
All-time low
-4.03 % change on previous year
in 2017
Years of data
12
2008–2019

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Saudi Arabia, 2008–2019

010202008201320192008: 1.6 % change on previous year2009: 1.9 % change on previous year2010: 2.6 % change on previous year2011: 10 % change on previous year2012: 15.4 % change on previous year2013: 1.9 % change on previous year2014: 24 % change on previous year2015: 22.3 % change on previous year2016: 4.3 % change on previous year2017: -4 % change on previous year2018: 2.3 % change on previous year2019: 2 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

Saudi Arabia recorded 1.96 % change on previous year for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in 2019.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.2% on the previous year and up 5.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Saudi Arabia peaked at 24 % change on previous year in 2014 and was at its lowest, -4.03 % change on previous year, in 2017.

That places Saudi Arabia 79th out of 186 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.

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 Saudi Arabia, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 2008 to 2019.
Year % change on previous year Change
2008 1.64 % change on previous year
2009 1.86 % change on previous year +13.5%
2010 2.57 % change on previous year +38.3%
2011 10 % change on previous year +288.4%
2012 15.43 % change on previous year +54.3%
2013 1.88 % change on previous year -87.8%
2014 24 % change on previous year +1174.5%
2015 22.26 % change on previous year -7.2%
2016 4.29 % change on previous year -80.7%
2017 -4.03 % change on previous year -193.9%
2018 2.34 % change on previous year -158.0%
2019 1.96 % change on previous year -16.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.75 % change on previous year 1.64 % change on previous year 1.86 % change on previous year 2
2010s 8.07 % change on previous year -4.03 % change on previous year 24 % change on previous year 10

Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia

  1. 76 El Salvador 2.03 % change on previous year compare
  2. 77 Singapore 2 % change on previous year
  3. 78 Azerbaijan 1.97 % change on previous year compare
  4. 80 Belize 1.85 % change on previous year compare
  5. 81 Argentina 1.79 % change on previous year compare
  6. 82 Hungary 1.65 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Saudi Arabia?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Saudi Arabia was 1.96 % 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 Saudi Arabia?
The highest recorded value was 24 % change on previous year in 2014.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The lowest recorded value was -4.03 % change on previous year in 2017.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
Saudi Arabia ranks 79th out of 186 countries with data for 2019.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.