Enrolment in pre-primary education, male in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Enrolment in pre-primary education, male was 119,159 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, male in United Arab Emirates, 1973–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, male in United Arab Emirates is 119,159, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 15.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, male in United Arab Emirates peaked at 119,374 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,707, in 1973.
That places United Arab Emirates 78th out of 208 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, male in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 1,707 | — |
| 1976 | 3,708 | +117.2% |
| 1977 | 4,295 | +15.8% |
| 1978 | 5,078 | +18.2% |
| 1979 | 5,021 | -1.1% |
| 1980 | 7,195 | +43.3% |
| 1981 | 9,333 | +29.7% |
| 1982 | 12,728 | +36.4% |
| 1983 | 15,880 | +24.8% |
| 1984 | 15,723 | -1.0% |
| 1985 | 17,208 | +9.4% |
| 1986 | 18,692 | +8.6% |
| 1987 | 19,150 | +2.5% |
| 1988 | 21,243 | +10.9% |
| 1989 | 23,516 | +10.7% |
| 1990 | 24,763 | +5.3% |
| 1991 | 24,596 | -0.7% |
| 1992 | 25,585 | +4.0% |
| 1993 | 27,158 | +6.1% |
| 1994 | 29,173 | +7.4% |
| 1995 | 29,455 | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 29,447 | -0.0% |
| 1997 | 28,920 | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 30,814 | +6.5% |
| 1999 | 33,331 | +8.2% |
| 2000 | 34,146 | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 34,903 | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 36,114 | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 38,529 | +6.7% |
| 2004 | 40,264 | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 42,835 | +6.4% |
| 2006 | 46,482 | +8.5% |
| 2018 | 103,475 | +122.6% |
| 2019 | 102,462 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 109,269 | +6.6% |
| 2021 | 104,905 | -4.0% |
| 2022 | 117,991 | +12.5% |
| 2023 | 119,374 | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 119,159 | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,962 | 1,707 | 5,078 | 5 |
| 1980s | 16,067 | 7,195 | 23,516 | 10 |
| 1990s | 28,324 | 24,596 | 33,331 | 10 |
| 2000s | 39,039 | 34,146 | 46,482 | 7 |
| 2010s | 102,968 | 102,462 | 103,475 | 2 |
| 2020s | 114,140 | 104,905 | 119,374 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More education data for United Arab Emirates
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 586,477 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 5.74 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, male in United Arab Emirates?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male in United Arab Emirates was 119,159 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, male recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 119,374 in 2023.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, male recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,707 in 1973.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, male?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 78th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, male rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release