Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in South Africa
South Africa: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was -4.41 % change on previous year in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in South Africa, 1999–2018
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 South Africa is -4.41 % change on previous year, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 346.9% on the previous year and down 137.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in South Africa peaked at 54.81 % change on previous year in 2000 and was at its lowest, -16.64 % change on previous year, in 1999.
South Africa ranks 170th of 186 countries on this measure, 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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | -16.64 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | 54.81 % change on previous year | -429.4% |
| 2001 | 11.99 % change on previous year | -78.1% |
| 2002 | -11.57 % change on previous year | -196.5% |
| 2003 | 8.63 % change on previous year | -174.5% |
| 2004 | 12.06 % change on previous year | +39.8% |
| 2005 | 13.53 % change on previous year | +12.2% |
| 2006 | 7.91 % change on previous year | -41.5% |
| 2007 | 10.21 % change on previous year | +29.1% |
| 2008 | 11.79 % change on previous year | +15.5% |
| 2009 | 14.32 % change on previous year | +21.5% |
| 2010 | 13.47 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 2011 | -0.4877 % change on previous year | -103.6% |
| 2012 | 8.34 % change on previous year | -1809.9% |
| 2013 | 0.8329 % change on previous year | -90.0% |
| 2014 | 4.14 % change on previous year | +396.6% |
| 2015 | 0.6757 % change on previous year | -83.7% |
| 2016 | -1.8 % change on previous year | -365.8% |
| 2017 | 1.79 % change on previous year | -199.5% |
| 2018 | -4.41 % change on previous year | -346.9% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's -4.41 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.924 % change on previous year. (53 countries reporting)
- South Africa's -4.41 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.6 % change on previous year. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +1809.9% | -0.4877 % change on previous year | 8.34 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -16.64 % change on previous year | -16.64 % change on previous year | -16.64 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2000s | 13.37 % change on previous year | -11.57 % change on previous year | 54.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.5 % change on previous year | -4.41 % change on previous year | 13.47 % change on previous year | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 167 Viet Nam -4.01 % change on previous year compare
- 168 Sri Lanka -4.14 % change on previous year compare
- 169 Philippines -4.17 % change on previous year compare
- 171 Niger -4.79 % change on previous year compare
- 172 Ecuador -5.07 % change on previous year compare
- 173 Portugal -5.41 % change on previous year compare
More education data for South Africa
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 181,739 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 339,638 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,708 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 407,696 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.50 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.52 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.44 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.119 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in South Africa?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in South Africa was -4.41 % change on previous year in 2018, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 54.81 % change on previous year in 2000.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -16.64 % change on previous year in 1999.
- How does South Africa rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- South Africa ranks 170th out of 186 countries with data for 2018.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 137.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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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How this figure is calculated
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.
Computed from
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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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.