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

Latest (2016)
7.76 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 68.0%
World rank
37th
of 198 countries
All-time high
38.74 % change on previous year
in 2011
All-time low
-23.07 % change on previous year
in 1978
Years of data
15
1972–2016

Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe, 1972–2016

-20020401972199420161972: -21.2 % change on previous year1978: -23.1 % change on previous year1984: 1.2 % change on previous year1988: 7 % change on previous year2002: 3.7 % change on previous year2003: -6.1 % change on previous year2004: 24 % change on previous year2005: 3.5 % change on previous year2008: 7 % change on previous year2009: 8.7 % change on previous year2010: -10.6 % change on previous year2011: 38.7 % change on previous year2012: -0.331 % change on previous year2015: 24.3 % change on previous year2016: 7.8 % change on previous year

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

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe, 1972 to 2016.
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.

YearChange FromTo
2015 +7426.5% -0.3313 % change on previous year 24.27 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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  3. 36 Burkina Faso 7.84 % change on previous year compare
  4. 38 New Caledonia 7.59 % change on previous year compare
  5. 39 North Macedonia 7.56 % change on previous year compare
  6. 40 Palestine, State of 6.88 % change on previous year compare

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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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Indicator
Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
419 places, 15,758 data points, 1971–2025
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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.