Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Qatar
Qatar: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes was 180,287 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Qatar, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Qatar is 180,287, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.1% on the previous year and up 54.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Qatar peaked at 180,287 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 15,025, in 1971.
Qatar ranks 140th of 218 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 primary education, both sexes in Qatar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 15,025 | — |
| 1972 | 17,511 | +16.5% |
| 1973 | 19,182 | +9.5% |
| 1974 | 20,237 | +5.5% |
| 1975 | 22,287 | +10.1% |
| 1976 | 23,615 | +6.0% |
| 1977 | 25,266 | +7.0% |
| 1978 | 26,065 | +3.2% |
| 1979 | 27,031 | +3.7% |
| 1980 | 28,472 | +5.3% |
| 1981 | 30,078 | +5.6% |
| 1982 | 32,618 | +8.4% |
| 1983 | 34,805 | +6.7% |
| 1984 | 35,920 | +3.2% |
| 1985 | 37,967 | +5.7% |
| 1986 | 40,636 | +7.0% |
| 1987 | 42,502 | +4.6% |
| 1988 | 45,367 | +6.7% |
| 1989 | 48,097 | +6.0% |
| 1990 | 49,657 | +3.2% |
| 1991 | 48,650 | -2.0% |
| 1992 | 48,785 | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 49,059 | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 52,016 | +6.0% |
| 1995 | 52,130 | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 53,631 | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 55,636 | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 59,912 | +7.7% |
| 1999 | 60,989 | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 61,067 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 62,465 | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 64,255 | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 66,473 | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 65,351 | -1.7% |
| 2005 | 69,991 | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 70,927 | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 75,451 | +6.4% |
| 2008 | 78,123 | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 84,645 | +8.3% |
| 2010 | 88,723 | +4.8% |
| 2011 | 94,985 | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 101,424 | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 105,942 | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 116,721 | +10.2% |
| 2015 | 129,301 | +10.8% |
| 2016 | 138,715 | +7.3% |
| 2017 | 145,992 | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 153,548 | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 157,103 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 161,888 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 161,585 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 165,364 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 171,563 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | 180,287 | +5.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21,802 | 15,025 | 27,031 | 9 |
| 1980s | 37,646 | 28,472 | 48,097 | 10 |
| 1990s | 53,046 | 48,650 | 60,989 | 10 |
| 2000s | 69,875 | 61,067 | 84,645 | 10 |
| 2010s | 123,245 | 88,723 | 157,103 | 10 |
| 2020s | 168,137 | 161,585 | 180,287 | 5 |
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More education data for Qatar
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 14,931 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 83.3% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 15.0% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Qatar?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Qatar was 180,287 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 180,287 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,025 in 1971.
- How does Qatar rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Qatar ranks 140th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release