Theoretical duration of pre-primary education in years in Denmark
Denmark: Theoretical duration of pre-primary education in years was 3 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
17th
of 73 countries
All-time high
4
in 1993
All-time low
1
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Theoretical duration of pre-primary education in years in Denmark, 1970–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, theoretical duration of pre-primary education in years in Denmark stood at 3.
That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, theoretical duration of pre-primary education in years in Denmark peaked at 4 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1970.
That places Denmark 17th out of 73 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Theoretical duration of pre-primary education in years in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1 | — |
| 1971 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 4 | +300.0% |
| 1994 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3 | -25.0% |
| 2012 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 3 | +0.0% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3, 1.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 3 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3, 1.0× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.1 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.1 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 17 Belgium 3 compare
- 17 Portugal 3 compare
- 17 Spain 3 compare
- 17 North Macedonia 3 compare
- 17 Tunisia 3 compare
- 17 Italy 3 compare
- 17 France 3 compare
- 17 Andorra 3 compare
- 17 Cyprus 3 compare
- 17 Germany 3 compare
- 17 Saudi Arabia 3 compare
- 17 Qatar 3 compare
- 17 Turkmenistan 3 compare
- 17 Lebanon 3 compare
- 17 Yemen 3 compare
- 17 Kazakhstan 3 compare
- 17 Netherlands 3 compare
- 17 Armenia 3 compare
- 17 Montenegro 3 compare
- 17 Syria 3 compare
- 17 Luxembourg 3 compare
- 17 Slovakia 3 compare
- 17 Czechia 3 compare
- 17 Azerbaijan 3 compare
- 17 Ukraine 3 compare
- 17 Romania 3 compare
- 17 Bahrain 3 compare
- 17 Norway 3 compare
- 17 Austria 3 compare
- 17 Iceland 3 compare
- 17 Monaco 3 compare
- 17 Turkey 3 compare
- 17 San Marino 3 compare
- 17 Slovenia 3 compare
- 17 Belarus 3 compare
- 17 Albania 3 compare
- 17 Bosnia and Herzegovina 3 compare
More education data for Denmark
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.21 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.11 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 50,935 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,888 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,481 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 88,072 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 522,143 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 432,238 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8558 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is theoretical duration of pre-primary education in years in Denmark?
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education in years in Denmark was 3 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest theoretical duration of pre-primary education in years recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 4 in 1993.
- What is the lowest theoretical duration of pre-primary education in years recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1970.
- How does Denmark rank for theoretical duration of pre-primary education in years?
- Denmark ranks 17th out of 73 countries with data for 2025.
- Is theoretical duration of pre-primary education in years rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Theoretical duration of pre-primary education in years. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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