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

North America ranks 43rd out of 43 groups with data for 2019.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 31.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

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

Name: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of in North America
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

North America: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of was 0 number per US$ of GDP in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)

0 number per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 5.4%

Rank

43rd

of 43 groups

All-time high

0 number per US$ of GDP

in 1970

All-time low

0 number per US$ of GDP

in 2019

Years of data

1970–2019

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of in North America, 1970–2019

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of in North America is 0 number per US$ of GDP, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 50 years on record.

The figure is down 5.4% on the previous year and down 31.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of in North America peaked at 0 number per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0 number per US$ of GDP, in 2019.

North America ranks 43rd of 43 groups 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 North America, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP in North America, 1970 to 2019.
Year	number per US$ of GDP	Change
1970	0 number per US$ of GDP	—
1971	0 number per US$ of GDP	-10.0%
1972	0 number per US$ of GDP	-12.4%
1973	0 number per US$ of GDP	-7.9%
1974	0 number per US$ of GDP	-6.1%
1975	0 number per US$ of GDP	-0.4%
1976	0 number per US$ of GDP	-4.0%
1977	0 number per US$ of GDP	-11.4%
1978	0 number per US$ of GDP	-14.6%
1979	0 number per US$ of GDP	-10.5%
1980	0 number per US$ of GDP	-8.3%
1981	0 number per US$ of GDP	-4.3%
1982	0 number per US$ of GDP	-3.1%
1983	0 number per US$ of GDP	-4.0%
1984	0 number per US$ of GDP	-5.5%
1985	0 number per US$ of GDP	-4.5%
1986	0 number per US$ of GDP	+2.1%
1987	0 number per US$ of GDP	-3.2%
1988	0 number per US$ of GDP	-6.6%
1989	0 number per US$ of GDP	-7.4%
1990	0 number per US$ of GDP	-3.0%
1991	0 number per US$ of GDP	+4.3%
1992	0 number per US$ of GDP	-1.4%
1993	0 number per US$ of GDP	-1.5%
1994	0 number per US$ of GDP	-2.8%
1995	0 number per US$ of GDP	-2.3%
1996	0 number per US$ of GDP	-2.6%
1997	0 number per US$ of GDP	-4.6%
1998	0 number per US$ of GDP	-6.5%
1999	0 number per US$ of GDP	-8.4%
2000	0 number per US$ of GDP	-7.2%
2001	0 number per US$ of GDP	-3.6%
2002	0 number per US$ of GDP	-4.5%
2003	0 number per US$ of GDP	-6.2%
2004	0 number per US$ of GDP	-6.5%
2005	0 number per US$ of GDP	-5.3%
2006	0 number per US$ of GDP	-5.1%
2007	0 number per US$ of GDP	-4.3%
2008	0 number per US$ of GDP	-2.4%
2009	0 number per US$ of GDP	+3.4%
2010	0 number per US$ of GDP	-4.4%
2011	0 number per US$ of GDP	-3.0%
2012	0 number per US$ of GDP	-2.5%
2013	0 number per US$ of GDP	-3.4%
2014	0 number per US$ of GDP	-3.0%
2015	0 number per US$ of GDP	-3.3%
2016	0 number per US$ of GDP	-2.3%
2017	0 number per US$ of GDP	-3.3%
2018	0 number per US$ of GDP	-5.9%
2019	0 number per US$ of GDP	-5.4%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	0 number per US$ of GDP	0 number per US$ of GDP	0 number per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	0 number per US$ of GDP	0 number per US$ of GDP	0 number per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0 number per US$ of GDP	0 number per US$ of GDP	0 number per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0 number per US$ of GDP	0 number per US$ of GDP	0 number per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0 number per US$ of GDP	0 number per US$ of GDP	0 number per US$ of GDP	10

Countries ranked near North America

40 Bangladesh 0 number per US$ of GDP compare
41 Senegal 0 number per US$ of GDP compare
42 Cape Verde 0 number per US$ of GDP compare
43 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 0 number per US$ of GDP compare
44 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 0 number per US$ of GDP compare
45 Guinea-Bissau 0 number per US$ of GDP compare
46 Honduras 0 number per US$ of GDP compare

See the full ranking of 237 places →

More education data for North America

Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 26.20 million (2024)
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.2703 % change on previous year (2024)
Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0687 units per person (2024)
Population ages 15-64 64.5% (2025)
Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 2.04 million (2024)
Population ages 0-14 16.9% (2025)
Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 28.14 million (2024)

All data for North America →

Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of in North America?: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of in North America was 0 number per US$ of GDP in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of recorded in North America?: The highest recorded value was 0 number per US$ of GDP in 1970.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of recorded in North America?: The lowest recorded value was 0 number per US$ of GDP in 2019.
How does North America rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of?: North America ranks 43rd out of 43 groups with data for 2019.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of rising or falling in North America?: Over the last ten years it is down 31.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this North America 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: number per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 237 places, 7,680 data points, 1970–2020
Last refreshed: 26 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.