Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth in South Africa
South Africa: Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth was 3.44 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth in South Africa, 1999–2023
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 South Africa is 3.44 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 418.4% on the previous year and up 278.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth in South Africa peaked at 54.77 % change on previous year in 2000 and was at its lowest, -15.92 % change on previous year, in 1999.
That places South Africa 69th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | -15.92 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | 54.77 % change on previous year | -444.0% |
| 2016 | -1.93 % change on previous year | -103.5% |
| 2017 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -200.1% |
| 2018 | -4.22 % change on previous year | -319.0% |
| 2019 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -134.6% |
| 2020 | -1.29 % change on previous year | -188.5% |
| 2021 | -2.69 % change on previous year | +108.3% |
| 2022 | -1.08 % change on previous year | -59.9% |
| 2023 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -418.4% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 3.44 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -1.5 % change on previous year. (55 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 3.44 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.58 % change on previous year, 75% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -15.92 % change on previous year | -15.92 % change on previous year | -15.92 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2000s | 54.77 % change on previous year | 54.77 % change on previous year | 54.77 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | -0.6903 % change on previous year | -4.22 % change on previous year | 1.93 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2020s | -0.4065 % change on previous year | -2.69 % change on previous year | 3.44 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 66 Iceland 3.82 % change on previous year compare
- 67 Cook Islands 3.66 % change on previous year compare
- 68 Nicaragua 3.46 % change on previous year compare
- 70 Croatia 3.18 % change on previous year compare
- 71 Morocco 3.17 % change on previous year compare
- 72 Australia 3.15 % change on previous year compare
More education data for South Africa
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 181,739 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 339,638 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,708 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 407,696 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.50 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.52 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.44 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.119 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth in South Africa?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth in South Africa was 3.44 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 54.77 % change on previous year in 2000.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.92 % change on previous year in 1999.
- How does South Africa rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth?
- South Africa ranks 69th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 278.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.