Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in World
World: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 0.8463 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in World, 1971–2019
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 World is 0.8463 % change on previous year, measured in 2019.
The figure is down 40.7% on the previous year and down 80.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in World peaked at 17.41 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -5.67 % change on previous year, in 1978.
That places World 33rd out of 43 groups with data for 2019, putting it 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 World, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.48 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 0.6634 % change on previous year | -73.2% |
| 1973 | 2.1 % change on previous year | +216.6% |
| 1974 | 2.9 % change on previous year | +37.8% |
| 1975 | 4.78 % change on previous year | +65.2% |
| 1976 | 11.48 % change on previous year | +140.0% |
| 1977 | 17.41 % change on previous year | +51.6% |
| 1978 | -5.67 % change on previous year | -132.6% |
| 1979 | 0.8492 % change on previous year | -115.0% |
| 1980 | 4.56 % change on previous year | +436.4% |
| 1981 | 6.41 % change on previous year | +40.7% |
| 1982 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -82.0% |
| 1983 | 3.32 % change on previous year | +188.5% |
| 1984 | 3.44 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 1985 | 4.65 % change on previous year | +35.1% |
| 1986 | 6.28 % change on previous year | +35.1% |
| 1987 | 6.54 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1988 | 4.65 % change on previous year | -28.8% |
| 1989 | 1.91 % change on previous year | -58.9% |
| 1990 | 1.78 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 1991 | 2 % change on previous year | +12.2% |
| 1992 | 3.28 % change on previous year | +64.3% |
| 1993 | 2.8 % change on previous year | -14.8% |
| 1994 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -45.9% |
| 1995 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 1996 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -21.3% |
| 1997 | -0.4017 % change on previous year | -135.1% |
| 1998 | 3.5 % change on previous year | -971.9% |
| 1999 | -1.23 % change on previous year | -135.1% |
| 2000 | 2.63 % change on previous year | -313.7% |
| 2001 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -56.9% |
| 2002 | -0.2231 % change on previous year | -119.7% |
| 2003 | 3.12 % change on previous year | -1498.2% |
| 2004 | 4.9 % change on previous year | +57.1% |
| 2005 | 4.43 % change on previous year | -9.5% |
| 2006 | 6.08 % change on previous year | +37.1% |
| 2007 | 3.49 % change on previous year | -42.6% |
| 2008 | 4.56 % change on previous year | +30.7% |
| 2009 | 4.3 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 4.73 % change on previous year | +9.9% |
| 2011 | 6.34 % change on previous year | +34.2% |
| 2012 | 7.34 % change on previous year | +15.8% |
| 2013 | 5.38 % change on previous year | -26.7% |
| 2014 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -74.1% |
| 2015 | 3.52 % change on previous year | +152.0% |
| 2016 | 5.52 % change on previous year | +57.0% |
| 2017 | 3.22 % change on previous year | -41.7% |
| 2018 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -55.7% |
| 2019 | 0.8463 % change on previous year | -40.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.11 % change on previous year | -5.67 % change on previous year | 17.41 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.29 % change on previous year | 1.15 % change on previous year | 6.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.58 % change on previous year | -1.23 % change on previous year | 3.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.44 % change on previous year | -0.2231 % change on previous year | 6.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.97 % change on previous year | 0.8463 % change on previous year | 7.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
Countries ranked near World
- 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
- 35 New Caledonia 6.38 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Afghanistan 5.89 % change on previous year compare
More education data for World
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 651.68 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 780.85 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.43 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0959 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 34.10 million (2024)
- Population ages 15-64 65.2% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 24.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in World?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in World was 0.8463 % 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 World?
- The highest recorded value was 17.41 % change on previous year in 1977.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in World?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.67 % change on previous year in 1978.
- How does World rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- World ranks 33rd out of 43 groups with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in World?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this World 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.