Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth in China
China: Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth was -11.65 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth in China, 1985–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth in China stood at -11.65 % change on previous year. That is the lowest value across all 37 years on record.
That represents a change of down 220.9% on the previous year and down 318.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth in China peaked at 16.73 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -11.65 % change on previous year, in 2024.
China ranks 191st of 200 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, female (number), annual growth in China, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 10.95 % change on previous year | — |
| 1986 | 15.84 % change on previous year | +44.7% |
| 1987 | 10.82 % change on previous year | -31.7% |
| 1988 | 9.58 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 1989 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -76.6% |
| 1990 | -0.8768 % change on previous year | -139.1% |
| 1991 | 9.19 % change on previous year | -1148.6% |
| 1992 | 10.83 % change on previous year | +17.8% |
| 1993 | 9.87 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 1994 | 4.97 % change on previous year | -49.6% |
| 1995 | 2.72 % change on previous year | -45.3% |
| 1996 | 3.05 % change on previous year | +12.0% |
| 1997 | -2.07 % change on previous year | -168.1% |
| 1998 | -5.48 % change on previous year | +164.1% |
| 1999 | -4.97 % change on previous year | -9.2% |
| 2000 | -3.91 % change on previous year | -21.4% |
| 2001 | -3.48 % change on previous year | -11.0% |
| 2002 | -11.27 % change on previous year | +223.8% |
| 2003 | 0.5595 % change on previous year | -105.0% |
| 2007 | 3.32 % change on previous year | +493.5% |
| 2008 | 3.61 % change on previous year | +8.6% |
| 2009 | 5.68 % change on previous year | +57.5% |
| 2010 | 7.79 % change on previous year | +37.2% |
| 2011 | 12.89 % change on previous year | +65.5% |
| 2012 | 16.73 % change on previous year | +29.8% |
| 2013 | 8.12 % change on previous year | -51.5% |
| 2014 | 5.34 % change on previous year | -34.3% |
| 2015 | 4.33 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 2016 | 5.46 % change on previous year | +26.1% |
| 2017 | 3.92 % change on previous year | -28.2% |
| 2018 | 4.52 % change on previous year | +15.3% |
| 2019 | 1.29 % change on previous year | -71.6% |
| 2020 | 1.66 % change on previous year | +28.7% |
| 2021 | 2.69 % change on previous year | +62.6% |
| 2022 | 0.0594 % change on previous year | -97.8% |
| 2023 | -3.63 % change on previous year | -6209.7% |
| 2024 | -11.65 % change on previous year | +220.9% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's -11.65 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -1.5 % change on previous year, 7.8× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- China's -11.65 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.3704 % change on previous year. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth in China 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -6209.7% | 0.0594 % change on previous year | -3.63 % change on previous year |
| 1991 | +1148.6% | -0.8768 % change on previous year | 9.19 % change on previous year |
| 2007 | +493.5% | 0.5595 % change on previous year | 3.32 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 9.89 % change on previous year | 2.24 % change on previous year | 15.84 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1990s | 2.72 % change on previous year | -5.48 % change on previous year | 10.83 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.7849 % change on previous year | -11.27 % change on previous year | 5.68 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | 7.04 % change on previous year | 1.29 % change on previous year | 16.73 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.17 % change on previous year | -11.65 % change on previous year | 2.69 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
- 188 Ukraine -9.38 % change on previous year compare
- 189 Thailand -9.63 % change on previous year compare
- 190 Saint Pierre and Miquelon -11.29 % change on previous year
- 192 Liberia -12.28 % change on previous year compare
- 193 Tuvalu -12.54 % change on previous year compare
- 194 Myanmar -13.65 % change on previous year compare
More education data for China
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.41 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,020 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 21.58 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 19.36 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 97.98 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 108.57 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9587 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0771 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth in China?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth in China was -11.65 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 16.73 % change on previous year in 2012.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was -11.65 % change on previous year in 2024.
- How does China rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth?
- China ranks 191st out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 318.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.