Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Denmark
Denmark: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 178,127 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Denmark, 1971–2018
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Denmark is 178,127 number, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and down 29.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Denmark peaked at 259,656 number in 2010 and was at its lowest, 20,874 number, in 1971.
Denmark ranks 87th of 199 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), gaps filled in Denmark, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 20,874 number | — |
| 1972 | 31,325 number | +50.1% |
| 1973 | 37,638 number | +20.2% |
| 1974 | 41,356 number | +9.9% |
| 1975 | 42,919 number | +3.8% |
| 1976 | 44,859 number | +4.5% |
| 1977 | 48,834 number | +8.9% |
| 1978 | 54,930 number | +12.5% |
| 1979 | 59,682 number | +8.7% |
| 1980 | 60,898 number | +2.0% |
| 1981 | 62,936 number | +3.3% |
| 1982 | 65,942 number | +4.8% |
| 1983 | 61,478 number | -6.8% |
| 1984 | 59,335 number | -3.5% |
| 1985 | 59,013 number | -0.5% |
| 1986 | 56,735 number | -3.9% |
| 1987 | 56,132 number | -1.1% |
| 1988 | 51,988 number | -7.4% |
| 1989 | 51,814 number | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 50,679 number | -2.2% |
| 1991 | 51,583 number | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 53,138 number | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 184,009 number | +246.3% |
| 1994 | 196,605 number | +6.8% |
| 1995 | 201,571 number | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 209,005 number | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 226,146 number | +8.2% |
| 1998 | 243,286 number | +7.6% |
| 1999 | 250,629 number | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 255,246 number | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 250,696 number | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 249,839 number | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 249,981 number | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 250,123 number | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 253,732 number | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 253,028 number | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 252,067 number | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 250,897 number | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 251,459 number | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 259,656 number | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 193,877 number | -25.3% |
| 2012 | 198,438 number | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 192,192 number | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 191,214 number | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 187,625 number | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 185,145 number | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 178,961 number | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 178,127 number | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 42,491 number | 20,874 number | 59,682 number | 9 |
| 1980s | 58,627 number | 51,814 number | 65,942 number | 10 |
| 1990s | 166,665 number | 50,679 number | 250,629 number | 10 |
| 2000s | 251,707 number | 249,839 number | 255,246 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 196,137 number | 178,127 number | 259,656 number | 9 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More education data for Denmark
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) -2.5 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 28,282 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 13,823 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 168,047 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) -1.8 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 122,855 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) -3.43 % change on previous year (2024)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Denmark?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Denmark was 178,127 number in 2018, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 259,656 number in 2010.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,874 number in 1971.
- How does Denmark rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Denmark ranks 87th out of 199 countries with data for 2018.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) with 579 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) with 579 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.