Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Europe & Central Asia
Europe & Central Asia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square was 1.03 number per square kilometre in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Europe & Central Asia, 1970–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in number per square kilometre.
Analysis
Europe & Central Asia recorded 1.03 number per square kilometre for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in 2019.
The figure is up 0.4% on the previous year and up 24.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Europe & Central Asia peaked at 5.12 number per square kilometre in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0.749 number per square kilometre, in 2001.
That places Europe & Central Asia 29th out of 43 groups with data for 2019, putting it 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 square in Europe & Central Asia, year by year
| Year | number per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 4.28 number per square kilometre | — |
| 1971 | 4.22 number per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1972 | 4.2 number per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 1973 | 4.22 number per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 1974 | 4.27 number per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1975 | 4.35 number per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1976 | 4.42 number per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1977 | 4.49 number per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1978 | 4.57 number per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1979 | 4.62 number per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 1980 | 4.68 number per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1981 | 4.59 number per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 1982 | 4.64 number per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1983 | 4.68 number per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1984 | 4.74 number per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 4.81 number per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1986 | 4.89 number per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1987 | 4.94 number per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 1988 | 5.01 number per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 1989 | 5.07 number per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 5.12 number per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 5.06 number per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 1992 | 1 number per square kilometre | -80.2% |
| 1993 | 0.9753 number per square kilometre | -2.9% |
| 1994 | 0.9233 number per square kilometre | -5.3% |
| 1995 | 0.8987 number per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 1996 | 0.8795 number per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 1997 | 0.8456 number per square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 1998 | 0.7982 number per square kilometre | -5.6% |
| 1999 | 0.7717 number per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 2000 | 0.7561 number per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 2001 | 0.749 number per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 0.7493 number per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.754 number per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 0.7508 number per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 0.7667 number per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 0.7754 number per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 0.7893 number per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 0.8121 number per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 0.8295 number per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 0.8535 number per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 0.8828 number per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 0.9127 number per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 0.9233 number per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 0.9506 number per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 0.9752 number per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 0.9963 number per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 1.01 number per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 1.03 number per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 1.03 number per square kilometre | +0.4% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Europe & Central Asia 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | -80.2% | 5.06 number per square kilometre | 1 number per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.36 number per square kilometre | 4.2 number per square kilometre | 4.62 number per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.81 number per square kilometre | 4.59 number per square kilometre | 5.07 number per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.73 number per square kilometre | 0.7717 number per square kilometre | 5.12 number per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7732 number per square kilometre | 0.749 number per square kilometre | 0.8295 number per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9559 number per square kilometre | 0.8535 number per square kilometre | 1.03 number per square kilometre | 10 |
Countries ranked near Europe & Central Asia
- 26 Rwanda 11.45 number per square kilometre compare
- 27 El Salvador 11.1 number per square kilometre compare
- 28 Pakistan 11.08 number per square kilometre compare
- 29 Grenada 10.88 number per square kilometre compare
- 30 Jamaica 10.04 number per square kilometre compare
- 31 Sao Tome and Principe 9.61 number per square kilometre compare
- 32 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 9.37 number per square kilometre compare
More education data for Europe & Central Asia
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.0527 % change on previous year (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 83.79 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 52.35 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0564 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 17.2% (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 64.3% (2025)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 3.52 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Europe & Central Asia?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Europe & Central Asia was 1.03 number per square kilometre in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square recorded in Europe & Central Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.12 number per square kilometre in 1990.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square recorded in Europe & Central Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.749 number per square kilometre in 2001.
- How does Europe & Central Asia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square?
- Europe & Central Asia ranks 29th out of 43 groups with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square rising or falling in Europe & Central Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe & Central Asia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square kilometre. 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 Land area (sq. km), 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) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.