Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 5.74 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in United Arab Emirates, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 5.74 % change on previous year for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2024.
That represents a change of up 55.4% on the previous year and up 214.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in United Arab Emirates peaked at 29.77 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -18.64 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places United Arab Emirates 15th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 18.72 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 16.7 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 1974 | 13.89 % change on previous year | -16.8% |
| 1975 | 15.83 % change on previous year | +14.0% |
| 1976 | 29.77 % change on previous year | +88.1% |
| 1977 | 16.35 % change on previous year | -45.1% |
| 1978 | 10.4 % change on previous year | -36.4% |
| 1979 | 8.3 % change on previous year | -20.1% |
| 1980 | 10.8 % change on previous year | +30.0% |
| 1981 | 10.12 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 1982 | 17.29 % change on previous year | +70.8% |
| 1983 | 10.85 % change on previous year | -37.3% |
| 1984 | 9.99 % change on previous year | -7.9% |
| 1985 | 8.66 % change on previous year | -13.4% |
| 1986 | 10.48 % change on previous year | +21.0% |
| 1987 | 8.77 % change on previous year | -16.3% |
| 1988 | 8.95 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1989 | 9.76 % change on previous year | +9.1% |
| 1990 | 8.93 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 1991 | 6.24 % change on previous year | -30.1% |
| 1992 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -81.1% |
| 1993 | 2.93 % change on previous year | +149.3% |
| 1994 | 5.33 % change on previous year | +81.8% |
| 1995 | 4.56 % change on previous year | -14.5% |
| 1996 | -0.6507 % change on previous year | -114.3% |
| 1997 | -0.5404 % change on previous year | -17.0% |
| 1998 | 1.21 % change on previous year | -324.2% |
| 1999 | 2.98 % change on previous year | +146.2% |
| 2000 | 0.9827 % change on previous year | -67.0% |
| 2001 | 2.6 % change on previous year | +164.7% |
| 2002 | 1.96 % change on previous year | -24.6% |
| 2003 | -13.08 % change on previous year | -766.9% |
| 2004 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -119.2% |
| 2005 | 3.22 % change on previous year | +28.4% |
| 2006 | 3.62 % change on previous year | +12.5% |
| 2019 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -49.6% |
| 2020 | -18.64 % change on previous year | -1120.4% |
| 2021 | -2.83 % change on previous year | -84.8% |
| 2022 | 3.33 % change on previous year | -217.9% |
| 2023 | 3.69 % change on previous year | +10.9% |
| 2024 | 5.74 % change on previous year | +55.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.25 % change on previous year | 8.3 % change on previous year | 29.77 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 10.57 % change on previous year | 8.66 % change on previous year | 17.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.22 % change on previous year | -0.6507 % change on previous year | 8.93 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2601 % change on previous year | -13.08 % change on previous year | 3.62 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | 1.83 % change on previous year | 1.83 % change on previous year | 1.83 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2020s | -1.74 % change on previous year | -18.64 % change on previous year | 5.74 % change on previous year | 5 |
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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 primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in United Arab Emirates?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in United Arab Emirates was 5.74 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 29.77 % change on previous year in 1976.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.64 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 15th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 214.2%. 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 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 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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- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.