Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in European Union
European Union: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square was 3.81 number per square kilometre in 2019. ▬ Flat
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in European Union, 1970–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in number per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in European Union is 3.81 number per square kilometre, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of down 1.5% on the previous year and up 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in European Union peaked at 3.92 number per square kilometre in 1977 and was at its lowest, 3.36 number per square kilometre, in 2004.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in European Union, year by year
| Year | number per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3.59 number per square kilometre | — |
| 1971 | 3.57 number per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1972 | 3.6 number per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1973 | 3.7 number per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1974 | 3.8 number per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1975 | 3.86 number per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1976 | 3.92 number per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1977 | 3.92 number per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1978 | 3.9 number per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1979 | 3.88 number per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1980 | 3.9 number per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1981 | 3.9 number per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1982 | 3.89 number per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 1983 | 3.89 number per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1984 | 3.91 number per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1985 | 3.91 number per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 3.92 number per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1987 | 3.9 number per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1988 | 3.88 number per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1989 | 3.86 number per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1990 | 3.87 number per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1991 | 3.83 number per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 3.55 number per square kilometre | -7.4% |
| 1993 | 3.48 number per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 1994 | 3.49 number per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 1995 | 3.48 number per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 3.52 number per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 3.53 number per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 3.48 number per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 3.47 number per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 3.43 number per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 2001 | 3.41 number per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 3.41 number per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 3.4 number per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 3.36 number per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 3.44 number per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 3.45 number per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 3.47 number per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 3.51 number per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2009 | 3.54 number per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 3.6 number per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 3.69 number per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 3.76 number per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 3.77 number per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 3.84 number per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 3.88 number per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 3.91 number per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 3.87 number per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 3.86 number per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 3.81 number per square kilometre | -1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.78 number per square kilometre | 3.57 number per square kilometre | 3.92 number per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.9 number per square kilometre | 3.86 number per square kilometre | 3.92 number per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.57 number per square kilometre | 3.47 number per square kilometre | 3.87 number per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.44 number per square kilometre | 3.36 number per square kilometre | 3.54 number per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.8 number per square kilometre | 3.6 number per square kilometre | 3.91 number per square kilometre | 10 |
Countries ranked near European Union
- 1 Macau, China 566.14 number per square kilometre compare
- 2 Monaco 493.83 number per square kilometre compare
- 3 Hong Kong, China 167.85 number per square kilometre compare
- 4 Gibraltar 99.3 number per square kilometre compare
More education data for European Union
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 0-14 14.2% (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 63.3% (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 37.39 million (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0517 units per person (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 1.89 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 23.26 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in European Union?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in European Union was 3.81 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 European Union?
- The highest recorded value was 3.92 number per square kilometre in 1977.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square recorded in European Union?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.36 number per square kilometre in 2004.
- How does European Union rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square?
- European Union ranks 1st out of 2 groups with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square rising or falling in European Union?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this European Union 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.