Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in South Asia
South Asia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 0.9296 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in South Asia, 1971–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2019, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in South Asia stood at 0.9296 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 487.3% on the previous year and down 83.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in South Asia peaked at 40.56 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -1.33 % change on previous year, in 1990.
South Asia ranks 31st of 43 groups on this measure, 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 South Asia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.5 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 4.62 % change on previous year | +85.2% |
| 1973 | 3.99 % change on previous year | -13.6% |
| 1974 | 7.05 % change on previous year | +76.6% |
| 1975 | 6.28 % change on previous year | -11.0% |
| 1976 | 6.87 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 1977 | 8.15 % change on previous year | +18.6% |
| 1978 | 5.65 % change on previous year | -30.7% |
| 1979 | 6.92 % change on previous year | +22.5% |
| 1980 | 6.77 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 1981 | 6.92 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 1982 | 3.08 % change on previous year | -55.4% |
| 1983 | 9.02 % change on previous year | +192.4% |
| 1984 | 4.53 % change on previous year | -49.8% |
| 1985 | 5.6 % change on previous year | +23.6% |
| 1986 | 7.9 % change on previous year | +41.2% |
| 1987 | 5.26 % change on previous year | -33.4% |
| 1988 | 6.49 % change on previous year | +23.2% |
| 1989 | 0.21 % change on previous year | -96.8% |
| 1990 | -1.33 % change on previous year | -734.0% |
| 1991 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -237.2% |
| 1992 | -0.905 % change on previous year | -149.5% |
| 1993 | 0.285 % change on previous year | -131.5% |
| 1994 | 5.67 % change on previous year | +1890.2% |
| 1995 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -79.1% |
| 1996 | -0.5032 % change on previous year | -142.5% |
| 1997 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -520.0% |
| 1998 | 40.56 % change on previous year | +1819.1% |
| 1999 | 16.59 % change on previous year | -59.1% |
| 2000 | 15.14 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 2001 | 10.27 % change on previous year | -32.2% |
| 2002 | 5.26 % change on previous year | -48.8% |
| 2003 | 8.19 % change on previous year | +55.8% |
| 2004 | 13.28 % change on previous year | +62.1% |
| 2005 | 12.96 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 15.01 % change on previous year | +15.8% |
| 2007 | 10.34 % change on previous year | -31.1% |
| 2008 | 9.2 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 2009 | 5.55 % change on previous year | -39.7% |
| 2010 | 8.55 % change on previous year | +54.2% |
| 2011 | 8.23 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2012 | 4.32 % change on previous year | -47.6% |
| 2013 | 5.61 % change on previous year | +29.9% |
| 2014 | 2.92 % change on previous year | -47.9% |
| 2015 | 3.7 % change on previous year | +26.6% |
| 2016 | 3.65 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 4.97 % change on previous year | +36.0% |
| 2018 | -0.24 % change on previous year | -104.8% |
| 2019 | 0.9296 % change on previous year | -487.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.78 % change on previous year | 2.5 % change on previous year | 8.15 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 5.58 % change on previous year | 0.21 % change on previous year | 9.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.55 % change on previous year | -1.33 % change on previous year | 40.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.52 % change on previous year | 5.26 % change on previous year | 15.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.26 % change on previous year | -0.24 % change on previous year | 8.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
- 28 Fiji 8.73 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Botswana 8.71 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Uganda 7.97 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Gibraltar 7.71 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Egypt 7.48 % change on previous year compare
- 33 Sao Tome and Principe 7.17 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Gambia 6.61 % change on previous year compare
More education data for South Asia
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 160.82 million (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 5.84 million (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0959 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 152.88 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.5 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 24.6% (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 68.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in South Asia?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in South Asia was 0.9296 % 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 South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 40.56 % change on previous year in 1998.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.33 % change on previous year in 1990.
- How does South Asia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- South Asia ranks 31st out of 43 groups with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia 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.