Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes was 1.66 million in 2024. ▬ Flat
Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia, 2005–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia stood at 1.66 million. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.7% on the previous year and up 29.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia peaked at 1.66 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.24 million, in 2013.
That places Saudi Arabia 42nd out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.38 million | — |
| 2007 | 1.50 million | +8.2% |
| 2008 | 1.54 million | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 1.61 million | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 1.24 million | -22.7% |
| 2014 | 1.28 million | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 1.35 million | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 1.38 million | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 1.40 million | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 1.39 million | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 1.38 million | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 1.42 million | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 1.46 million | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 1.60 million | +9.7% |
| 2024 | 1.66 million | +3.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.51 million | 1.38 million | 1.61 million | 4 |
| 2010s | 1.35 million | 1.24 million | 1.40 million | 7 |
| 2020s | 1.54 million | 1.42 million | 1.66 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More education data for Saudi Arabia
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.45 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.53 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0976 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 3.45 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 2.53 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0976 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.69 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia?
- Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia was 1.66 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.66 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.24 million in 2013.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 42nd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release