Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate was 7.76 % change on previous year in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe, 1972–2016
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe is 7.76 % change on previous year, measured in 2016.
The figure is down 68.0% on the previous year and up 121.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 38.74 % change on previous year in 2011 and was at its lowest, -23.07 % change on previous year, in 1978.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 37th out of 198 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | -21.15 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | -23.07 % change on previous year | +9.0% |
| 1984 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -105.1% |
| 1988 | 6.98 % change on previous year | +495.3% |
| 2002 | 3.73 % change on previous year | -46.6% |
| 2003 | -6.07 % change on previous year | -262.7% |
| 2004 | 24.02 % change on previous year | -495.9% |
| 2005 | 3.51 % change on previous year | -85.4% |
| 2008 | 7 % change on previous year | +99.4% |
| 2009 | 8.74 % change on previous year | +24.9% |
| 2010 | -10.62 % change on previous year | -221.5% |
| 2011 | 38.74 % change on previous year | -464.7% |
| 2012 | -0.3313 % change on previous year | -100.9% |
| 2015 | 24.27 % change on previous year | -7426.5% |
| 2016 | 7.76 % change on previous year | -68.0% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 7.76 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.62 % change on previous year, 3.0× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 7.76 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.24 % change on previous year, 1.8× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +7426.5% | -0.3313 % change on previous year | 24.27 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -22.11 % change on previous year | -23.07 % change on previous year | -21.15 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1980s | 4.08 % change on previous year | 1.17 % change on previous year | 6.98 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | 6.82 % change on previous year | -6.07 % change on previous year | 24.02 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2010s | 11.96 % change on previous year | -10.62 % change on previous year | 38.74 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 34 Uganda 8.01 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Panama 7.86 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Burkina Faso 7.84 % change on previous year compare
- 38 New Caledonia 7.59 % change on previous year compare
- 39 North Macedonia 7.56 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Palestine, State of 6.88 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 936 (2016)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 4,544 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 4,458 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4,769 (2016)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 25,875 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 37,172 (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.14 % change on previous year (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1796 units per person (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe was 7.76 % change on previous year in 2016, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 38.74 % change on previous year in 2011.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was -23.07 % change on previous year in 1978.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 37th out of 198 countries with data for 2016.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 121.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.