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

Latest (2019)
0.9296 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 487.3%
Rank
31st
of 43 groups
All-time high
40.56 % change on previous year
in 1998
All-time low
-1.33 % change on previous year
in 1990
Years of data
49
1971–2019

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in South Asia, 1971–2019

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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

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in South Asia, 1971 to 2019.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 28 Fiji 8.73 % change on previous year compare
  2. 29 Botswana 8.71 % change on previous year compare
  3. 30 Uganda 7.97 % change on previous year compare
  4. 31 Gibraltar 7.71 % change on previous year compare
  5. 32 Egypt 7.48 % change on previous year compare
  6. 33 Sao Tome and Principe 7.17 % change on previous year compare
  7. 34 Gambia 6.61 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 231 places →

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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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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.