How does Australia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of?

Australia ranks 179th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.

Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of rising or falling in Australia?

Over the last ten years it is up 43.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of in Australia

Name: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of in Australia
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
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Australia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0 units per US$ of GDP

Change on year

up 1.4%

World rank

179th

of 196 countries

All-time high

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 1971

All-time low

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 2010

Years of data

1971–2024

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of in Australia, 1971–2024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of in Australia stood at 0 units per US$ of GDP.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 43.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of in Australia peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2010.

Australia ranks 179th of 196 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 unit of in Australia, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP in Australia, 1971 to 2024.
Year	units per US$ of GDP	Change
1971	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1974	0 units per US$ of GDP	-49.7%
1975	0 units per US$ of GDP	-6.5%
1976	0 units per US$ of GDP	+0.8%
1977	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.8%
1978	0 units per US$ of GDP	-10.4%
1979	0 units per US$ of GDP	-22.0%
1980	0 units per US$ of GDP	-14.1%
1981	0 units per US$ of GDP	-17.9%
1982	0 units per US$ of GDP	-10.2%
1983	0 units per US$ of GDP	+9.7%
1984	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.4%
1985	0 units per US$ of GDP	+10.8%
1986	0 units per US$ of GDP	+2.9%
1987	0 units per US$ of GDP	-1.2%
1988	0 units per US$ of GDP	-18.7%
1989	0 units per US$ of GDP	-19.3%
1990	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.1%
1991	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.3%
1992	0 units per US$ of GDP	+0.4%
1993	0 units per US$ of GDP	+4.8%
1994	0 units per US$ of GDP	-1.2%
1995	0 units per US$ of GDP	+14.8%
1996	0 units per US$ of GDP	-24.6%
1997	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.9%
2001	0 units per US$ of GDP	+51.3%
2002	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.4%
2003	0 units per US$ of GDP	-32.1%
2004	0 units per US$ of GDP	-23.0%
2005	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.5%
2006	0 units per US$ of GDP	-10.7%
2007	0 units per US$ of GDP	-12.7%
2008	0 units per US$ of GDP	-17.9%
2009	0 units per US$ of GDP	+15.8%
2010	0 units per US$ of GDP	-19.7%
2011	0 units per US$ of GDP	+2.9%
2012	0 units per US$ of GDP	+5.8%
2013	0 units per US$ of GDP	+2.4%
2014	0 units per US$ of GDP	+14.7%
2015	0 units per US$ of GDP	+19.8%
2016	0 units per US$ of GDP	+52.0%
2017	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.9%
2018	0 units per US$ of GDP	-6.2%
2019	0 units per US$ of GDP	+3.5%
2020	0 units per US$ of GDP	+2.9%
2021	0 units per US$ of GDP	-11.8%
2022	0 units per US$ of GDP	-1.0%
2023	0 units per US$ of GDP	-1.5%
2024	0 units per US$ of GDP	+1.4%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	7
1980s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	8
2000s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	9
2010s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	5

Countries ranked near Australia

176 Libya 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
177 San Marino 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
178 Lithuania 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
180 Saudi Arabia 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
181 Hong Kong, China 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
182 Norway 0 units per US$ of GDP compare

See the full ranking of 196 places →

More education data for Australia

Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 104,110 (1992)
Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 316,638 (2024)
Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 292,593 (2024)
Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.65 million (2024)
Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.27 million (2024)
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.4362 % change on previous year (2024)
Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0835 units per person (2024)
Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)

All data for Australia →

Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of in Australia?: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of in Australia was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of recorded in Australia?: The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1971.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of recorded in Australia?: The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2010.
How does Australia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of?: Australia ranks 179th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of rising or falling in Australia?: Over the last ten years it is up 43.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) divided by GDP (current US$), 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) ÷ GDP (current US$)

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Indicator: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP
Unit: units per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 196 places, 6,387 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed: 30 August 2026

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.