Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes was 586,477 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
586,477
Change on year
up 5.7%
World rank
103rd
of 218 countries
All-time high
654,732
in 2019
All-time low
22,009
in 1971
Years of data
43
1971–2024
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in primary education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates stood at 586,477.
The figure is up 5.7% on the previous year and down 8.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates peaked at 654,732 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 22,009, in 1971.
United Arab Emirates ranks 103rd 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 United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 22,009 | — |
| 1972 | 26,130 | +18.7% |
| 1973 | 30,495 | +16.7% |
| 1974 | 34,731 | +13.9% |
| 1975 | 40,229 | +15.8% |
| 1976 | 52,207 | +29.8% |
| 1977 | 60,742 | +16.3% |
| 1978 | 67,058 | +10.4% |
| 1979 | 72,627 | +8.3% |
| 1980 | 80,470 | +10.8% |
| 1981 | 88,617 | +10.1% |
| 1982 | 103,937 | +17.3% |
| 1983 | 115,211 | +10.8% |
| 1984 | 126,726 | +10.0% |
| 1985 | 137,700 | +8.7% |
| 1986 | 152,125 | +10.5% |
| 1987 | 165,463 | +8.8% |
| 1988 | 180,270 | +8.9% |
| 1989 | 197,869 | +9.8% |
| 1990 | 215,532 | +8.9% |
| 1991 | 228,980 | +6.2% |
| 1992 | 231,674 | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 238,469 | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 251,182 | +5.3% |
| 1995 | 262,628 | +4.6% |
| 1996 | 260,919 | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 259,509 | -0.5% |
| 1998 | 262,653 | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 270,486 | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 273,144 | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 280,248 | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 285,744 | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 248,370 | -13.1% |
| 2004 | 254,602 | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 262,807 | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 272,331 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 642,987 | +136.1% |
| 2019 | 654,732 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 532,702 | -18.6% |
| 2021 | 517,647 | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 534,889 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | 554,644 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | 586,477 | +5.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 45,136 | 22,009 | 72,627 | 9 |
| 1980s | 134,839 | 80,470 | 197,869 | 10 |
| 1990s | 248,203 | 215,532 | 270,486 | 10 |
| 2000s | 268,178 | 248,370 | 285,744 | 7 |
| 2010s | 648,860 | 642,987 | 654,732 | 2 |
| 2020s | 545,272 | 517,647 | 586,477 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
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 in United Arab Emirates?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates was 586,477 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 654,732 in 2019.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 22,009 in 1971.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 103rd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.8%. 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 primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release