Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 0.0839 % change on previous year in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
0.0839 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 102.3%
World rank
113th
of 186 countries
All-time high
18.85 % change on previous year
in 2005
All-time low
-24.1 % change on previous year
in 2004
Years of data
29
1984–2018

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1984–2018

-20-10010201984200120181984: 7.6 % change on previous year1985: 3.4 % change on previous year1986: -0.894 % change on previous year1987: 1.5 % change on previous year1988: 3 % change on previous year1989: 3 % change on previous year1990: 6.6 % change on previous year1991: 3.9 % change on previous year1992: 2.3 % change on previous year1999: 0.336 % change on previous year2000: 2.4 % change on previous year2001: 0.34 % change on previous year2002: -0.572 % change on previous year2003: -8.2 % change on previous year2004: -24.1 % change on previous year2005: 18.9 % change on previous year2006: 1.2 % change on previous year2007: 1.5 % change on previous year2008: 10.3 % change on previous year2009: 1.2 % change on previous year2010: 4.8 % change on previous year2011: 6.2 % change on previous year2012: 2.7 % change on previous year2013: -1.8 % change on previous year2014: 13.6 % change on previous year2015: 16.6 % change on previous year2016: 9.8 % change on previous year2017: -3.7 % change on previous year2018: 0.084 % change on previous year

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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 0.0839 % change on previous year, measured in 2018.

The figure is up 102.3% on the previous year and down 99.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 18.85 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, -24.1 % change on previous year, in 2004.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 113th of 186 countries 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1984 to 2018.
Year % change on previous year Change
1984 7.63 % change on previous year
1985 3.39 % change on previous year -55.6%
1986 -0.8942 % change on previous year -126.4%
1987 1.5 % change on previous year -268.2%
1988 2.96 % change on previous year +97.0%
1989 3.02 % change on previous year +2.0%
1990 6.56 % change on previous year +117.2%
1991 3.89 % change on previous year -40.7%
1992 2.26 % change on previous year -42.0%
1999 0.3361 % change on previous year -85.1%
2000 2.41 % change on previous year +617.7%
2001 0.3397 % change on previous year -85.9%
2002 -0.5719 % change on previous year -268.3%
2003 -8.21 % change on previous year +1335.2%
2004 -24.1 % change on previous year +193.7%
2005 18.85 % change on previous year -178.2%
2006 1.24 % change on previous year -93.4%
2007 1.52 % change on previous year +22.6%
2008 10.3 % change on previous year +575.7%
2009 1.22 % change on previous year -88.1%
2010 4.79 % change on previous year +291.6%
2011 6.2 % change on previous year +29.5%
2012 2.68 % change on previous year -56.8%
2013 -1.84 % change on previous year -168.6%
2014 13.65 % change on previous year -842.3%
2015 16.63 % change on previous year +21.9%
2016 9.76 % change on previous year -41.3%
2017 -3.67 % change on previous year -137.6%
2018 0.0839 % change on previous year -102.3%

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries

  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 0.0839 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -0.2227 % change on previous year. (74 countries reporting)
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 0.0839 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.3978 % change on previous year, 21% of the median. (52 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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.

YearChange FromTo
2003 -1335.2% -0.5719 % change on previous year -8.21 % change on previous year
2014 +842.3% -1.84 % change on previous year 13.65 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 2.94 % change on previous year -0.8942 % change on previous year 7.63 % change on previous year 6
1990s 3.26 % change on previous year 0.3361 % change on previous year 6.56 % change on previous year 4
2000s 0.301 % change on previous year -24.1 % change on previous year 18.85 % change on previous year 10
2010s 5.36 % change on previous year -3.67 % change on previous year 16.63 % change on previous year 9

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 110 United States Virgin Islands 0.2308 % change on previous year compare
  2. 111 Monaco 0.2002 % change on previous year compare
  3. 112 Tuvalu 0.1481 % change on previous year compare
  4. 114 Seychelles 0.0326 % change on previous year compare
  5. 115 Romania -0.0067 % change on previous year compare
  6. 116 Slovenia -0.1564 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 0.0839 % 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 18.85 % change on previous year in 2005.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was -24.1 % change on previous year in 2004.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 113th out of 186 countries with data for 2018.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 99.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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
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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.