Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries): Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 2.3 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries), 1974–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2019, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) stood at 2.3 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 60.9% on the previous year and down 77.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) peaked at 27.81 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -18.48 % change on previous year, in 1999.
That places Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) 13th out of 43 groups 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 Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries), year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 3.29 % change on previous year | — |
| 1975 | 3.45 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 1976 | 4.24 % change on previous year | +22.9% |
| 1977 | 4.8 % change on previous year | +13.1% |
| 1978 | 4.86 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 1979 | 3.96 % change on previous year | -18.5% |
| 1980 | 3.7 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 1981 | 2.37 % change on previous year | -35.8% |
| 1982 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1983 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -53.8% |
| 1984 | 2.17 % change on previous year | +100.7% |
| 1985 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 1986 | 4.19 % change on previous year | +99.0% |
| 1987 | 5.75 % change on previous year | +37.2% |
| 1988 | 4.33 % change on previous year | -24.8% |
| 1989 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -28.7% |
| 1990 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -18.4% |
| 1991 | 2.31 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 1992 | 2.96 % change on previous year | +28.2% |
| 1993 | 1.94 % change on previous year | -34.6% |
| 1994 | 2.08 % change on previous year | +7.3% |
| 1995 | 2.37 % change on previous year | +14.0% |
| 1996 | 3.96 % change on previous year | +67.1% |
| 1997 | -3.57 % change on previous year | -190.1% |
| 1998 | 11.03 % change on previous year | -409.2% |
| 1999 | -18.48 % change on previous year | -267.6% |
| 2000 | 11.62 % change on previous year | -162.9% |
| 2001 | 6.08 % change on previous year | -47.7% |
| 2002 | 11.17 % change on previous year | +83.7% |
| 2003 | 12.24 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 2004 | 10.65 % change on previous year | -13.0% |
| 2005 | 6.17 % change on previous year | -42.1% |
| 2006 | 10.05 % change on previous year | +62.9% |
| 2007 | -6.78 % change on previous year | -167.5% |
| 2008 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -128.5% |
| 2009 | 10 % change on previous year | +418.0% |
| 2010 | 3.2 % change on previous year | -68.0% |
| 2011 | 10.98 % change on previous year | +243.4% |
| 2012 | 17.35 % change on previous year | +58.0% |
| 2013 | 12.43 % change on previous year | -28.4% |
| 2014 | -16.27 % change on previous year | -230.9% |
| 2015 | 9.75 % change on previous year | -159.9% |
| 2016 | 27.81 % change on previous year | +185.2% |
| 2017 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -90.6% |
| 2018 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -45.4% |
| 2019 | 2.3 % change on previous year | +60.9% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +418.0% | 1.93 % change on previous year | 10 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.1 % change on previous year | 3.29 % change on previous year | 4.86 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1980s | 3.11 % change on previous year | 1.08 % change on previous year | 5.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.7115 % change on previous year | -18.48 % change on previous year | 11.03 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.31 % change on previous year | -6.78 % change on previous year | 12.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.16 % change on previous year | -16.27 % change on previous year | 27.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
- 10 Congo 19.07 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Bhutan 17.23 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Djibouti 16.53 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Somalia 13.72 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Türkiye 13.19 % change on previous year compare
- 15 Timor-Leste 12.18 % change on previous year compare
- 16 Burundi 11.69 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 196.80 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 81.43 million (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 5.14 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 40.4% (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9738 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1526 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 56.4% (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) was 2.3 % 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 Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The highest recorded value was 27.81 % change on previous year in 2016.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.48 % change on previous year in 1999.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 13th out of 43 groups with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) 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.