Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2024. ▲ Rising
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of in Saudi Arabia, 1979–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of in Saudi Arabia is 0 units per US$ of GDP, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.5% on the previous year and up 15.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of in Saudi Arabia peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 1979.
Saudi Arabia ranks 180th of 196 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2005 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +163.9% |
| 2007 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -19.6% |
| 2008 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -18.7% |
| 2009 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +23.4% |
| 2010 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -16.7% |
| 2011 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -14.6% |
| 2012 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -27.3% |
| 2014 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +26.8% |
| 2015 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +39.9% |
| 2016 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -17.6% |
| 2019 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +8.4% |
| 2020 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +31.9% |
| 2021 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -45.6% |
| 2022 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +40.7% |
| 2024 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -12.5% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 56% of the median. (73 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 22% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 1 |
| 2000s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 4 |
| 2010s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 177 San Marino 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 178 Lithuania 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 179 Australia 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 181 Hong Kong, China 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 182 Norway 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 183 Macau, China 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
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), per unit of in Saudi Arabia?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of in Saudi Arabia was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2005.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1979.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 180th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.