Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth in UNICEF: South Asia

UNICEF: South Asia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth was 8.69 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
8.69 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 56.2%
Rank
15th
of 221 groups
All-time high
551.74 % change on previous year
in 1998
All-time low
-94.76 % change on previous year
in 1971
Years of data
52
1971–2024

Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth in UNICEF: South Asia, 1971–2024

0200400600197119972024

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 UNICEF: South Asia is 8.69 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 56.2% on the previous year and up 1,170.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth in UNICEF: South Asia peaked at 551.74 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -94.76 % change on previous year, in 1971.

That places UNICEF: South Asia 15th out of 221 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

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 UNICEF: South Asia, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in UNICEF: South Asia, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 -94.76 % change on previous year
1972 3.57 % change on previous year -103.8%
1973 4.21 % change on previous year +17.9%
1975 -93.26 % change on previous year -2317.6%
1976 8.56 % change on previous year -109.2%
1977 10.1 % change on previous year +18.0%
1978 6.55 % change on previous year -35.2%
1980 0.857 % change on previous year -86.9%
1981 -89.62 % change on previous year -10557.8%
1982 2.78 % change on previous year -103.1%
1983 8.42 % change on previous year +202.4%
1984 4.27 % change on previous year -49.2%
1985 6.24 % change on previous year +46.0%
1986 8.69 % change on previous year +39.2%
1987 4.69 % change on previous year -46.0%
1988 5.75 % change on previous year +22.6%
1989 0.1834 % change on previous year -96.8%
1990 -1.19 % change on previous year -750.9%
1991 1.98 % change on previous year -266.0%
1992 -1.76 % change on previous year -188.9%
1993 0.0907 % change on previous year -105.1%
1994 6.24 % change on previous year +6786.5%
1995 2.54 % change on previous year -59.3%
1996 -0.8142 % change on previous year -132.1%
1997 2.5 % change on previous year -406.5%
1998 551.74 % change on previous year +22007.1%
1999 -0.2593 % change on previous year -100.0%
2000 0.0598 % change on previous year -123.1%
2001 0.991 % change on previous year +1557.3%
2002 -0.8695 % change on previous year -187.7%
2003 -1.2 % change on previous year +37.4%
2004 1.5 % change on previous year -225.7%
2005 2.59 % change on previous year +72.4%
2006 3.63 % change on previous year +40.1%
2007 1.28 % change on previous year -64.8%
2008 0.8825 % change on previous year -31.0%
2009 -1.16 % change on previous year -231.0%
2010 1.48 % change on previous year -228.2%
2011 2.94 % change on previous year +98.1%
2012 -0.5122 % change on previous year -117.4%
2013 1.01 % change on previous year -297.3%
2014 -0.8123 % change on previous year -180.4%
2015 0.1261 % change on previous year -115.5%
2016 0.1754 % change on previous year +39.1%
2017 1.6 % change on previous year +813.8%
2018 -0.0747 % change on previous year -104.7%
2019 1.37 % change on previous year -1930.0%
2020 -3.76 % change on previous year -374.7%
2021 -11.65 % change on previous year +210.2%
2022 -15.16 % change on previous year +30.1%
2023 19.84 % change on previous year -230.9%
2024 8.69 % change on previous year -56.2%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth in UNICEF: South Asia 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.

YearChange FromTo
1998 +22007.1% 2.5 % change on previous year 551.74 % change on previous year
1981 -10557.8% 0.857 % change on previous year -89.62 % change on previous year
1994 +6786.5% 0.0907 % change on previous year 6.24 % change on previous year
1975 -2317.6% 4.21 % change on previous year -93.26 % change on previous year
2019 +1930.0% -0.0747 % change on previous year 1.37 % change on previous year
2001 +1557.3% 0.0598 % change on previous year 0.991 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s -22.15 % change on previous year -94.76 % change on previous year 10.1 % change on previous year 7
1980s -4.77 % change on previous year -89.62 % change on previous year 8.69 % change on previous year 10
1990s 56.11 % change on previous year -1.76 % change on previous year 551.74 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.7715 % change on previous year -1.2 % change on previous year 3.63 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.7302 % change on previous year -0.8123 % change on previous year 2.94 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.4055 % change on previous year -15.16 % change on previous year 19.84 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near UNICEF: South Asia

  1. 12 Botswana 18.32 % change on previous year compare
  2. 13 Saint Kitts and Nevis 17.34 % change on previous year compare
  3. 14 Mauritius 15.67 % change on previous year compare
  4. 15 Somalia 15.14 % change on previous year compare
  5. 16 Bahamas 15.12 % change on previous year compare
  6. 17 Marshall Islands 14.95 % change on previous year compare
  7. 18 Chad 14.36 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth in UNICEF: South Asia?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth in UNICEF: South Asia was 8.69 % 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 UNICEF: South Asia?
The highest recorded value was 551.74 % change on previous year in 1998.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth recorded in UNICEF: South Asia?
The lowest recorded value was -94.76 % change on previous year in 1971.
How does UNICEF: South Asia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth?
UNICEF: South Asia ranks 15th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth rising or falling in UNICEF: South Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,170.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this UNICEF: South Asia 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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Indicator
Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
421 places, 15,782 data points, 1971–2025
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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.