Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 1.96 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Saudi Arabia, 2008–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 1.96 % change on previous year for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.2% on the previous year and up 5.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Saudi Arabia peaked at 24 % change on previous year in 2014 and was at its lowest, -4.03 % change on previous year, in 2017.
That places Saudi Arabia 79th out of 186 countries with data for 2019, 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 Saudi Arabia, year by year
| 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 | 1.88 % change on previous year | -87.8% |
| 2014 | 24 % change on previous year | +1174.5% |
| 2015 | 22.26 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 2016 | 4.29 % change on previous year | -80.7% |
| 2017 | -4.03 % change on previous year | -193.9% |
| 2018 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -158.0% |
| 2019 | 1.96 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.75 % change on previous year | 1.64 % change on previous year | 1.86 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2010s | 8.07 % change on previous year | -4.03 % change on previous year | 24 % change on previous year | 10 |
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More education data for Saudi Arabia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 242,375 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 26,900 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 215,559 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 214,840 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
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 1.96 % change on previous year in 2019, 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 24 % change on previous year in 2014.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.03 % change on previous year in 2017.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 79th out of 186 countries with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.3%. 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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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.
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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.