Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Australia
Australia: Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes was 931,545 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Australia, 2001–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Australia is 931,545 number, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 332.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Australia peaked at 931,545 number in 2018 and was at its lowest, 211,627 number, in 2003.
Australia ranks 35th of 171 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Australia, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 272,996 number | — |
| 2002 | 263,541 number | -3.5% |
| 2003 | 211,627 number | -19.7% |
| 2004 | 214,059 number | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 221,672 number | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 212,998 number | -3.9% |
| 2007 | 212,402 number | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 215,526 number | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 219,741 number | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 218,387 number | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 273,564 number | +25.3% |
| 2013 | 804,802 number | +194.2% |
| 2014 | 864,372 number | +7.4% |
| 2015 | 898,123 number | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 910,385 number | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 918,713 number | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 931,545 number | +1.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 227,174 number | 211,627 number | 272,996 number | 9 |
| 2010s | 727,486 number | 218,387 number | 931,545 number | 8 |
Countries ranked near Australia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Australia?
- Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Australia was 931,545 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 931,545 number in 2018.
- What is the lowest enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 211,627 number in 2003.
- How does Australia rank for enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes?
- Australia ranks 35th out of 171 countries with data for 2018.
- Is enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 332.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total number of students enrolled in public and private early childhood education institutions (ISCED 0) regardless of age. Within ISCED 0, early childhood educational development programmes are targeted at children aged 0 to 2 years; and pre-primary education programmes are targeted at children aged 3 years until the age to start ISCED 1.