Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 77.4 % change on previous year in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
77.4 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 354.6%
World rank
1st
of 206 countries
All-time high
77.4 % change on previous year
in 2022
All-time low
-30.4 % change on previous year
in 2021
Years of data
15
2008–2022

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Saudi Arabia, 2008–2022

-2502550752008201520222008: 1.6 % change on previous year2009: 1.9 % change on previous year2010: 2.6 % change on previous year2011: 10 % change on previous year2012: 15.4 % change on previous year2013: -25.6 % change on previous year2014: 29.7 % change on previous year2015: 23.2 % change on previous year2016: 2 % change on previous year2017: 9.9 % change on previous year2018: -1.5 % change on previous year2019: 8.7 % change on previous year2020: 14 % change on previous year2021: -30.4 % change on previous year2022: 77.4 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2022, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Saudi Arabia stood at 77.4 % change on previous year. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 354.6% on the previous year and up 401.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Saudi Arabia peaked at 77.4 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -30.4 % change on previous year, in 2021.

That places Saudi Arabia 1st out of 206 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Saudi Arabia, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 2008 to 2022.
Year % change on previous year Change
2008 1.64 % change on previous year
2009 1.86 % change on previous year +13.5%
2010 2.57 % change on previous year +38.3%
2011 10 % change on previous year +288.4%
2012 15.43 % change on previous year +54.3%
2013 -25.6 % change on previous year -265.9%
2014 29.72 % change on previous year -216.1%
2015 23.22 % change on previous year -21.9%
2016 2.05 % change on previous year -91.2%
2017 9.91 % change on previous year +384.2%
2018 -1.49 % change on previous year -115.0%
2019 8.7 % change on previous year -683.7%
2020 13.99 % change on previous year +60.8%
2021 -30.4 % change on previous year -317.2%
2022 77.4 % change on previous year -354.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.75 % change on previous year 1.64 % change on previous year 1.86 % change on previous year 2
2010s 7.45 % change on previous year -25.6 % change on previous year 29.72 % change on previous year 10
2020s 20.33 % change on previous year -30.4 % change on previous year 77.4 % change on previous year 3

Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia

  1. 2 Iraq 70.03 % change on previous year
  2. 3 Niue 61.11 % change on previous year compare
  3. 4 Guinea 56.65 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Saudi Arabia?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Saudi Arabia was 77.4 % change on previous year in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The highest recorded value was 77.4 % change on previous year in 2022.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The lowest recorded value was -30.4 % change on previous year in 2021.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
Saudi Arabia ranks 1st out of 206 countries with data for 2022.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
Over the last ten years it is up 401.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
427 places, 17,494 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.