Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita was 0.038 number per person in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Nicaragua, 1970–2010
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in number per person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Nicaragua is 0.038 number per person, measured in 2010.
The figure is down 3.9% on the previous year and up 14.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Nicaragua peaked at 0.04 number per person in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.0029 number per person, in 1978.
Nicaragua ranks 32nd of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 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), per capita in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | number per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0042 number per person | — |
| 1971 | 0.0033 number per person | -20.4% |
| 1972 | 0.0034 number per person | +1.8% |
| 1973 | 0.0031 number per person | -9.1% |
| 1974 | 0.0033 number per person | +7.7% |
| 1975 | 0.0032 number per person | -4.1% |
| 1976 | 0.0037 number per person | +14.5% |
| 1977 | 0.0036 number per person | -2.5% |
| 1978 | 0.0029 number per person | -17.3% |
| 1979 | 0.0058 number per person | +96.2% |
| 1980 | 0.0094 number per person | +62.4% |
| 1982 | 0.0112 number per person | +19.4% |
| 1983 | 0.0142 number per person | +26.8% |
| 1984 | 0.0167 number per person | +17.8% |
| 1985 | 0.0169 number per person | +1.2% |
| 1986 | 0.0191 number per person | +12.9% |
| 1987 | 0.0197 number per person | +3.2% |
| 1988 | 0.0187 number per person | -5.3% |
| 1989 | 0.016 number per person | -14.6% |
| 1990 | 0.0152 number per person | -4.9% |
| 1991 | 0.0161 number per person | +6.2% |
| 1992 | 0.0153 number per person | -5.0% |
| 1993 | 0.0179 number per person | +16.6% |
| 1994 | 0.0214 number per person | +19.6% |
| 1995 | 0.0214 number per person | -0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.0244 number per person | +14.4% |
| 1997 | 0.0277 number per person | +13.3% |
| 1998 | 0.0296 number per person | +6.9% |
| 1999 | 0.0324 number per person | +9.6% |
| 2000 | 0.0332 number per person | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 0.0323 number per person | -2.9% |
| 2002 | 0.0345 number per person | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 0.0353 number per person | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 0.0378 number per person | +7.3% |
| 2005 | 0.04 number per person | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 0.0387 number per person | -3.1% |
| 2007 | 0.039 number per person | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 0.0395 number per person | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 0.038 number per person | -3.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0036 number per person | 0.0029 number per person | 0.0058 number per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0158 number per person | 0.0094 number per person | 0.0197 number per person | 9 |
| 1990s | 0.0221 number per person | 0.0152 number per person | 0.0324 number per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0367 number per person | 0.0323 number per person | 0.04 number per person | 9 |
| 2010s | 0.038 number per person | 0.038 number per person | 0.038 number per person | 1 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
More education data for Nicaragua
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,739 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 85,306 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 132,281 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 131,337 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 463,660 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 880,080 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9095 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.129 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Nicaragua?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Nicaragua was 0.038 number per person in 2010, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 0.04 number per person in 2005.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0029 number per person in 1978.
- How does Nicaragua rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita?
- Nicaragua ranks 32nd out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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.