Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth in Ireland
Ireland: Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth was -5.73 % change on previous year in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth in Ireland, 1972–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth in Ireland is -5.73 % change on previous year, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 44.9% on the previous year and down 170.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth in Ireland peaked at 36.88 % change on previous year in 2017 and was at its lowest, -10.4 % change on previous year, in 2021.
That places Ireland 175th out of 200 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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 Ireland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 1.88 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -42.7% |
| 1974 | 0.695 % change on previous year | -35.3% |
| 1975 | -3.07 % change on previous year | -541.9% |
| 1976 | 2.89 % change on previous year | -194.1% |
| 1977 | 4.08 % change on previous year | +41.1% |
| 1978 | 0.0595 % change on previous year | -98.5% |
| 1979 | -1.72 % change on previous year | -2983.7% |
| 1980 | -1.81 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 1981 | 0.0872 % change on previous year | -104.8% |
| 1982 | 1.52 % change on previous year | +1641.6% |
| 1983 | 2.4 % change on previous year | +57.7% |
| 1984 | 3.2 % change on previous year | +33.7% |
| 1985 | 0.3767 % change on previous year | -88.2% |
| 1986 | -0.2553 % change on previous year | -167.8% |
| 1987 | -1.36 % change on previous year | +434.2% |
| 1988 | -2.35 % change on previous year | +72.3% |
| 1989 | -4.45 % change on previous year | +89.6% |
| 1990 | -4.73 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 1991 | -1.86 % change on previous year | -60.6% |
| 1992 | -0.4698 % change on previous year | -74.8% |
| 1993 | -1.96 % change on previous year | +317.9% |
| 1994 | -4.57 % change on previous year | +132.7% |
| 1995 | -3.3 % change on previous year | -27.7% |
| 1996 | 0.9983 % change on previous year | -130.2% |
| 1997 | 0.3325 % change on previous year | -66.7% |
| 2013 | 8.12 % change on previous year | +2343.7% |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2015 | -8.63 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | 14.34 % change on previous year | -266.2% |
| 2017 | 36.88 % change on previous year | +157.2% |
| 2018 | 8.97 % change on previous year | -75.7% |
| 2019 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -81.7% |
| 2020 | -2.47 % change on previous year | -251.0% |
| 2021 | -10.4 % change on previous year | +320.3% |
| 2022 | -5.73 % change on previous year | -44.9% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's -5.73 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.2636 % change on previous year. (76 countries reporting)
- Ireland's -5.73 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.2196 % change on previous year. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth in Ireland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | -2983.7% | 0.0595 % change on previous year | -1.72 % change on previous year |
| 2013 | +2343.7% | 0.3325 % change on previous year | 8.12 % change on previous year |
| 1982 | +1641.6% | 0.0872 % change on previous year | 1.52 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.7355 % change on previous year | -3.07 % change on previous year | 4.08 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | -0.2651 % change on previous year | -4.45 % change on previous year | 3.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.95 % change on previous year | -4.73 % change on previous year | 0.9983 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 8.76 % change on previous year | -8.63 % change on previous year | 36.88 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2020s | -6.2 % change on previous year | -10.4 % change on previous year | -2.47 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 172 Philippines -4.8 % change on previous year compare
- 173 Belize -5.35 % change on previous year compare
- 174 Macau, China -5.37 % change on previous year compare
- 176 Peru -5.85 % change on previous year compare
- 177 Tonga -5.9 % change on previous year compare
- 178 Hong Kong, China -5.92 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Ireland
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 32,531 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,942 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 52,745 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 49,975 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 456,625 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 548,873 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.49 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1053 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth in Ireland?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth in Ireland was -5.73 % change on previous year in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 36.88 % change on previous year in 2017.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.4 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Ireland rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth?
- Ireland ranks 175th out of 200 countries with data for 2022.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 170.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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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About this data
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.