Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 1.05 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.05 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 22.6%
World rank
102nd
of 206 countries
All-time high
72.21 % change on previous year
in 1976
All-time low
-4.92 % change on previous year
in 2021
Years of data
39
1974–2024

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in United Arab Emirates, 1974–2024

0204060801974199920241974: 37.1 % change on previous year1975: -1.7 % change on previous year1976: 72.2 % change on previous year1977: 8.5 % change on previous year1978: 14.2 % change on previous year1979: -1.8 % change on previous year1980: 44 % change on previous year1981: 29.6 % change on previous year1982: 41.9 % change on previous year1983: 23 % change on previous year1984: -1.3 % change on previous year1985: 7.6 % change on previous year1986: 10.5 % change on previous year1987: 4.9 % change on previous year1988: 9.1 % change on previous year1989: 10.1 % change on previous year1990: 5.5 % change on previous year1991: 0.089 % change on previous year1992: 4.3 % change on previous year1993: 5.7 % change on previous year1994: 7.1 % change on previous year1995: 1.6 % change on previous year1996: -0.401 % change on previous year1997: -1 % change on previous year1998: 6.8 % change on previous year1999: 8.5 % change on previous year2000: 2.2 % change on previous year2001: 2.9 % change on previous year2002: 4.4 % change on previous year2003: 5.8 % change on previous year2004: 4.3 % change on previous year2005: 6.1 % change on previous year2006: 8.2 % change on previous year2019: -1.5 % change on previous year2020: 10 % change on previous year2021: -4.9 % change on previous year2022: 13.1 % change on previous year2023: 1.4 % change on previous year2024: 1.1 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in United Arab Emirates is 1.05 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 22.6% on the previous year and up 171.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in United Arab Emirates peaked at 72.21 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -4.92 % change on previous year, in 2021.

That places United Arab Emirates 102nd out of 206 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 (number), annual in United Arab Emirates, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 1974 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1974 37.15 % change on previous year
1975 -1.74 % change on previous year -104.7%
1976 72.21 % change on previous year -4259.4%
1977 8.54 % change on previous year -88.2%
1978 14.2 % change on previous year +66.4%
1979 -1.85 % change on previous year -113.0%
1980 44.03 % change on previous year -2484.8%
1981 29.57 % change on previous year -32.8%
1982 41.86 % change on previous year +41.6%
1983 23.02 % change on previous year -45.0%
1984 -1.27 % change on previous year -105.5%
1985 7.63 % change on previous year -698.3%
1986 10.46 % change on previous year +37.2%
1987 4.87 % change on previous year -53.4%
1988 9.13 % change on previous year +87.4%
1989 10.09 % change on previous year +10.5%
1990 5.5 % change on previous year -45.5%
1991 0.0893 % change on previous year -98.4%
1992 4.28 % change on previous year +4693.3%
1993 5.75 % change on previous year +34.3%
1994 7.09 % change on previous year +23.4%
1995 1.55 % change on previous year -78.1%
1996 -0.4005 % change on previous year -125.8%
1997 -1.03 % change on previous year +156.8%
1998 6.77 % change on previous year -758.3%
1999 8.47 % change on previous year +25.2%
2000 2.19 % change on previous year -74.1%
2001 2.91 % change on previous year +32.6%
2002 4.36 % change on previous year +49.9%
2003 5.81 % change on previous year +33.3%
2004 4.26 % change on previous year -26.7%
2005 6.07 % change on previous year +42.3%
2006 8.19 % change on previous year +35.0%
2019 -1.47 % change on previous year -117.9%
2020 10.03 % change on previous year -782.4%
2021 -4.92 % change on previous year -149.1%
2022 13.13 % change on previous year -366.9%
2023 1.36 % change on previous year -89.6%
2024 1.05 % change on previous year -22.6%

United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries

  • United Arab Emirates's 1.05 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.0737 % change on previous year, 14.3× the median. (77 countries reporting)
  • United Arab Emirates's 1.05 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.55 % change on previous year, 41% of the median. (22 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in United Arab Emirates changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
1992 +4693.3% 0.0893 % change on previous year 4.28 % change on previous year
1976 +4259.4% -1.74 % change on previous year 72.21 % change on previous year
1980 +2484.8% -1.85 % change on previous year 44.03 % change on previous year
2020 +782.4% -1.47 % change on previous year 10.03 % change on previous year
1998 +758.3% -1.03 % change on previous year 6.77 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 21.42 % change on previous year -1.85 % change on previous year 72.21 % change on previous year 6
1980s 17.94 % change on previous year -1.27 % change on previous year 44.03 % change on previous year 10
1990s 3.81 % change on previous year -1.03 % change on previous year 8.47 % change on previous year 10
2000s 4.83 % change on previous year 2.19 % change on previous year 8.19 % change on previous year 7
2010s -1.47 % change on previous year -1.47 % change on previous year -1.47 % change on previous year 1
2020s 4.13 % change on previous year -4.92 % change on previous year 13.13 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 99 Jordan 1.1 % change on previous year compare
  2. 100 Anguilla 1.09 % change on previous year compare
  3. 101 Canada 1.08 % change on previous year compare
  4. 103 Aruba 1.02 % change on previous year compare
  5. 104 San Marino 0.9589 % change on previous year compare
  6. 105 Bangladesh 0.9278 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in United Arab Emirates?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in United Arab Emirates was 1.05 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 72.21 % change on previous year in 1976.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was -4.92 % change on previous year in 2021.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
United Arab Emirates ranks 102nd out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is up 171.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
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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
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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.