Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Qatar
Qatar: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 50,803 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
50,803
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
131st
of 214 countries
All-time high
51,243
in 2020
All-time low
686
in 1971
Years of data
52
1971–2024
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Qatar, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Qatar is 50,803, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 34.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Qatar peaked at 51,243 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 686, in 1971.
Qatar ranks 131st of 214 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Qatar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 686 | — |
| 1972 | 979 | +42.7% |
| 1973 | 1,034 | +5.6% |
| 1974 | 1,039 | +0.5% |
| 1975 | 1,236 | +19.0% |
| 1976 | 1,434 | +16.0% |
| 1977 | 2,098 | +46.3% |
| 1978 | 1,750 | -16.6% |
| 1979 | 1,971 | +12.6% |
| 1980 | 2,259 | +14.6% |
| 1981 | 2,587 | +14.5% |
| 1982 | 3,301 | +27.6% |
| 1983 | 3,178 | -3.7% |
| 1984 | 3,559 | +12.0% |
| 1985 | 3,461 | -2.8% |
| 1986 | 4,859 | +40.4% |
| 1987 | 4,594 | -5.5% |
| 1988 | 5,175 | +12.6% |
| 1989 | 5,748 | +11.1% |
| 1990 | 6,105 | +6.2% |
| 1991 | 5,230 | -14.3% |
| 1992 | 5,684 | +8.7% |
| 1993 | 5,905 | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 6,756 | +14.4% |
| 1995 | 6,786 | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 7,018 | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 7,642 | +8.9% |
| 1998 | 8,201 | +7.3% |
| 1999 | 7,961 | -2.9% |
| 2000 | 8,830 | +10.9% |
| 2001 | 9,291 | +5.2% |
| 2002 | 10,542 | +13.5% |
| 2003 | 11,638 | +10.4% |
| 2004 | 11,752 | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 13,667 | +16.3% |
| 2006 | 15,776 | +15.4% |
| 2007 | 17,415 | +10.4% |
| 2008 | 22,289 | +28.0% |
| 2009 | 25,384 | +13.9% |
| 2011 | 29,516 | +16.3% |
| 2013 | 33,204 | +12.5% |
| 2014 | 37,821 | +13.9% |
| 2015 | 42,615 | +12.7% |
| 2016 | 45,945 | +7.8% |
| 2017 | 47,712 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 48,411 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 49,085 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 51,243 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 44,694 | -12.8% |
| 2022 | 46,532 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | 49,378 | +6.1% |
| 2024 | 50,803 | +2.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,359 | 686 | 2,098 | 9 |
| 1980s | 3,872 | 2,259 | 5,748 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,729 | 5,230 | 8,201 | 10 |
| 2000s | 14,658 | 8,830 | 25,384 | 10 |
| 2010s | 41,789 | 29,516 | 49,085 | 8 |
| 2020s | 48,530 | 44,694 | 51,243 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
More education data for Qatar
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 14,931 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Qatar?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Qatar was 50,803 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 51,243 in 2020.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 686 in 1971.
- How does Qatar rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Qatar ranks 131st out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release