Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Denmark
Denmark: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita was 0.0305 units per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Denmark, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Denmark is 0.0305 units per person, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and down 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Denmark peaked at 0.0478 units per person in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.0042 units per person, in 1971.
Denmark ranks 65th of 203 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), per capita in Denmark, year by year
| Year | units per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.0042 units per person | — |
| 1972 | 0.0063 units per person | +49.2% |
| 1973 | 0.0075 units per person | +19.4% |
| 1974 | 0.0082 units per person | +9.4% |
| 1975 | 0.0085 units per person | +3.5% |
| 1976 | 0.0088 units per person | +4.3% |
| 1977 | 0.0096 units per person | +8.5% |
| 1978 | 0.0108 units per person | +12.1% |
| 1979 | 0.0117 units per person | +8.4% |
| 1980 | 0.0119 units per person | +1.9% |
| 1981 | 0.0123 units per person | +3.4% |
| 1982 | 0.0129 units per person | +4.9% |
| 1983 | 0.012 units per person | -6.7% |
| 1984 | 0.0116 units per person | -3.4% |
| 1985 | 0.0115 units per person | -0.6% |
| 1986 | 0.0111 units per person | -4.0% |
| 1987 | 0.0109 units per person | -1.2% |
| 1988 | 0.0101 units per person | -7.4% |
| 1989 | 0.0101 units per person | -0.4% |
| 1990 | 0.0099 units per person | -2.3% |
| 1991 | 0.01 units per person | +1.5% |
| 1992 | 0.0103 units per person | +2.7% |
| 1993 | 0.0355 units per person | +245.1% |
| 1994 | 0.0378 units per person | +6.5% |
| 1995 | 0.0385 units per person | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 0.0397 units per person | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 0.0459 units per person | +15.5% |
| 1999 | 0.0471 units per person | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 0.0478 units per person | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 0.0468 units per person | -2.1% |
| 2002 | 0.0465 units per person | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 0.0464 units per person | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 0.0463 units per person | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 0.0468 units per person | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 0.0465 units per person | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 0.0462 units per person | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 0.0457 units per person | -1.0% |
| 2009 | 0.0455 units per person | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 0.0468 units per person | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 0.0348 units per person | -25.6% |
| 2012 | 0.0355 units per person | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 0.0342 units per person | -3.6% |
| 2014 | 0.0339 units per person | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 0.033 units per person | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 0.0323 units per person | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 0.031 units per person | -4.0% |
| 2018 | 0.0307 units per person | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 0.03 units per person | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 0.0306 units per person | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 0.0309 units per person | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 0.031 units per person | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 0.0306 units per person | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 0.0305 units per person | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0084 units per person | 0.0042 units per person | 0.0117 units per person | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.0114 units per person | 0.0101 units per person | 0.0129 units per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0305 units per person | 0.0099 units per person | 0.0471 units per person | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.0464 units per person | 0.0455 units per person | 0.0478 units per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0342 units per person | 0.03 units per person | 0.0468 units per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0307 units per person | 0.0305 units per person | 0.031 units per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More education data for Denmark
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 88,072 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 522,143 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 432,238 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8558 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0723 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 432,238 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -0.8558 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Denmark?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Denmark was 0.0305 units per person in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0478 units per person in 2000.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0042 units per person in 1971.
- How does Denmark rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita?
- Denmark ranks 65th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.9%. 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), per capita. 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) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.