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 number per US$ of GDP in 2019. ▲ Rising
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of in Saudi Arabia, 1979–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in number per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2019, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of in Saudi Arabia stood at 0 number per US$ of GDP.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.7% on the previous year and up 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of in Saudi Arabia peaked at 0 number per US$ of GDP in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 number per US$ of GDP, in 1979.
That places Saudi Arabia 176th out of 192 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | number per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 0 number per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2005 | 0 number per US$ of GDP | +163.9% |
| 2007 | 0 number per US$ of GDP | -19.6% |
| 2008 | 0 number per US$ of GDP | -18.7% |
| 2009 | 0 number per US$ of GDP | +23.4% |
| 2010 | 0 number per US$ of GDP | -16.7% |
| 2011 | 0 number per US$ of GDP | -14.6% |
| 2012 | 0 number per US$ of GDP | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 0 number per US$ of GDP | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 0 number per US$ of GDP | +21.3% |
| 2015 | 0 number per US$ of GDP | +38.8% |
| 2016 | 0 number per US$ of GDP | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 0 number per US$ of GDP | -10.8% |
| 2018 | 0 number per US$ of GDP | -14.4% |
| 2019 | 0 number per US$ of GDP | +1.7% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 0 number per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0 number per US$ of GDP, 53% of the median. (73 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 0 number per US$ of GDP is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0 number per US$ of GDP, 31% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of in Saudi Arabia 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +163.9% | 0 number per US$ of GDP | 0 number per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 number per US$ of GDP | 0 number per US$ of GDP | 0 number per US$ of GDP | 1 |
| 2000s | 0 number per US$ of GDP | 0 number per US$ of GDP | 0 number per US$ of GDP | 4 |
| 2010s | 0 number per US$ of GDP | 0 number per US$ of GDP | 0 number per US$ of GDP | 10 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 173 Denmark 0 number per US$ of GDP compare
- 174 Iceland 0 number per US$ of GDP compare
- 175 Hong Kong, China 0 number per US$ of GDP compare
- 177 United States of America 0 number per US$ of GDP compare
- 178 Norway 0 number per US$ of GDP compare
- 179 United Arab Emirates 0 number 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 number per US$ of GDP in 2019, 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 number per US$ of GDP in 2016.
- 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 number 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 176th out of 192 countries with data for 2019.
- 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 1.4%. 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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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- 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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About this data
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.