Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 155,999 number in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in United Arab Emirates, 1973–2017
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2017, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in United Arab Emirates stood at 155,999 number.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and up 55.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in United Arab Emirates peaked at 165,533 number in 2014 and was at its lowest, 3,276 number, in 1973.
United Arab Emirates ranks 95th of 199 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 (number), gaps filled in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 3,276 number | — |
| 1974 | 4,493 number | +37.1% |
| 1975 | 4,415 number | -1.7% |
| 1976 | 7,603 number | +72.2% |
| 1977 | 8,252 number | +8.5% |
| 1978 | 9,424 number | +14.2% |
| 1979 | 9,250 number | -1.8% |
| 1980 | 13,323 number | +44.0% |
| 1981 | 17,263 number | +29.6% |
| 1982 | 24,490 number | +41.9% |
| 1983 | 30,128 number | +23.0% |
| 1984 | 29,744 number | -1.3% |
| 1985 | 32,012 number | +7.6% |
| 1986 | 35,360 number | +10.5% |
| 1987 | 37,083 number | +4.9% |
| 1988 | 40,470 number | +9.1% |
| 1989 | 44,555 number | +10.1% |
| 1990 | 47,007 number | +5.5% |
| 1991 | 47,049 number | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 49,064 number | +4.3% |
| 1993 | 51,885 number | +5.7% |
| 1994 | 55,566 number | +7.1% |
| 1995 | 56,428 number | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 56,202 number | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 55,624 number | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 59,390 number | +6.8% |
| 1999 | 64,423 number | +8.5% |
| 2000 | 65,835 number | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 67,749 number | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 70,702 number | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 74,811 number | +5.8% |
| 2004 | 78,000 number | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 82,733 number | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 89,511 number | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 100,269 number | +12.0% |
| 2008 | 108,478 number | +8.2% |
| 2009 | 116,688 number | +7.6% |
| 2010 | 124,699 number | +6.9% |
| 2011 | 130,575 number | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 135,051 number | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 145,401 number | +7.7% |
| 2014 | 165,533 number | +13.8% |
| 2015 | 155,483 number | -6.1% |
| 2016 | 154,387 number | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 155,999 number | +1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6,673 number | 3,276 number | 9,424 number | 7 |
| 1980s | 30,443 number | 13,323 number | 44,555 number | 10 |
| 1990s | 54,264 number | 47,007 number | 64,423 number | 10 |
| 2000s | 85,478 number | 65,835 number | 116,688 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 145,891 number | 124,699 number | 165,533 number | 8 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More education data for United Arab Emirates
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 106,178 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 305 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 119,159 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 125,307 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 894,302 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 586,477 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.74 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0534 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in United Arab Emirates?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in United Arab Emirates was 155,999 number in 2017, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 165,533 number in 2014.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,276 number in 1973.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 95th out of 199 countries with data for 2017.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) with 579 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
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- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) with 579 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.