Net enrolment rate, early childhood education, both sexes in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein: Net enrolment rate, early childhood education, both sexes was 74.2% in 2016. ▬ Flat
Latest (2016)
74.2%
Change on year
down 5.2%
World rank
38th
of 163 countries
All-time high
78.2%
in 2015
All-time low
68.5%
in 2009
Years of data
13
2003–2016
Net enrolment rate, early childhood education, both sexes in Liechtenstein, 2003–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net enrolment rate, early childhood education, both sexes in Liechtenstein is 74.2%, measured in 2016.
The figure is down 5.2% on the previous year and up 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net enrolment rate, early childhood education, both sexes in Liechtenstein peaked at 78.2% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 68.5%, in 2009.
Liechtenstein ranks 38th of 163 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Net enrolment rate, early childhood education, both sexes in Liechtenstein, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 74.5% | — |
| 2004 | 73.8% | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 77.6% | +5.2% |
| 2006 | 72.3% | -6.9% |
| 2007 | 73.6% | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 73.0% | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 68.5% | -6.1% |
| 2010 | 74.2% | +8.3% |
| 2011 | 70.5% | -5.0% |
| 2012 | 71.7% | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 73.7% | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 78.2% | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 74.2% | -5.2% |
Liechtenstein compared with similar countries
- Liechtenstein's 74.2% is above the median for high income countries, which is 72.8%, 1.0× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Liechtenstein's 74.2% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 70.2%, 1.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 73.3% | 68.5% | 77.6% | 7 |
| 2010s | 73.7% | 70.5% | 78.2% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Liechtenstein
- 35 Lithuania 74.4% compare
- 36 Tuvalu 74.4% compare
- 37 Spain 74.2%
- 39 Switzerland 73.6% compare
- 40 Seychelles 72.9% compare
- 41 San Marino 72.9% compare
More education data for Liechtenstein
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 411 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 40 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 345 (2021)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 324 (2021)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3,208 (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.3033 % change on previous year (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1,984 (2021)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net enrolment rate, early childhood education, both sexes in Liechtenstein?
- Net enrolment rate, early childhood education, both sexes in Liechtenstein was 74.2% in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest net enrolment rate, early childhood education, both sexes recorded in Liechtenstein?
- The highest recorded value was 78.2% in 2015.
- What is the lowest net enrolment rate, early childhood education, both sexes recorded in Liechtenstein?
- The lowest recorded value was 68.5% in 2009.
- How does Liechtenstein rank for net enrolment rate, early childhood education, both sexes?
- Liechtenstein ranks 38th out of 163 countries with data for 2016.
- Is net enrolment rate, early childhood education, both sexes rising or falling in Liechtenstein?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Liechtenstein data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Net enrolment rate, early childhood education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release