Enrolment in primary education, female (number) (primary female) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Enrolment in primary education, female (number) (primary female) was 292,776 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, female in United Arab Emirates, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 292,776 for enrolment in primary education, female in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.2% on the previous year and down 9.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, female in United Arab Emirates peaked at 327,271 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 8,300, in 1971.
United Arab Emirates ranks 99th of 216 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, female (number) (primary female) in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 8,300 | — |
| 1972 | 10,000 | +20.5% |
| 1973 | 12,470 | +24.7% |
| 1974 | 14,875 | +19.3% |
| 1975 | 17,628 | +18.5% |
| 1976 | 23,694 | +34.4% |
| 1977 | 28,296 | +19.4% |
| 1978 | 31,565 | +11.6% |
| 1979 | 34,515 | +9.3% |
| 1980 | 38,264 | +10.9% |
| 1981 | 42,343 | +10.7% |
| 1982 | 49,489 | +16.9% |
| 1983 | 54,989 | +11.1% |
| 1984 | 60,792 | +10.6% |
| 1985 | 66,135 | +8.8% |
| 1986 | 73,308 | +10.8% |
| 1987 | 80,150 | +9.3% |
| 1988 | 87,276 | +8.9% |
| 1989 | 95,638 | +9.6% |
| 1990 | 103,968 | +8.7% |
| 1991 | 110,274 | +6.1% |
| 1992 | 111,312 | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 114,895 | +3.2% |
| 1994 | 120,491 | +4.9% |
| 1995 | 125,695 | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 125,540 | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 124,692 | -0.7% |
| 1998 | 126,465 | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 129,912 | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 130,714 | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 134,458 | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 137,316 | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 119,913 | -12.7% |
| 2004 | 123,081 | +2.6% |
| 2005 | 127,447 | +3.5% |
| 2006 | 132,210 | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 324,041 | +145.1% |
| 2019 | 327,271 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 264,973 | -19.0% |
| 2021 | 260,851 | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 266,921 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 278,214 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | 292,776 | +5.2% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 292,776 is above the median for high income countries, which is 117,728, 2.5× the median. (76 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 292,776 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 544,400, 54% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in primary education, female (number) (primary female) in United Arab Emirates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +145.1% | 132,210 | 324,041 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20,149 | 8,300 | 34,515 | 9 |
| 1980s | 64,838 | 38,264 | 95,638 | 10 |
| 1990s | 119,324 | 103,968 | 129,912 | 10 |
| 2000s | 129,306 | 119,913 | 137,316 | 7 |
| 2010s | 325,656 | 324,041 | 327,271 | 2 |
| 2020s | 272,747 | 260,851 | 292,776 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 96 Cuba 334,949 compare
- 97 Turkmenistan 308,841 compare
- 98 Kyrgyzstan 307,229 compare
- 100 Portugal 291,682 compare
- 101 Namibia 290,443 compare
- 102 El Salvador 289,496 compare
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, female in United Arab Emirates?
- Enrolment in primary education, female in United Arab Emirates was 292,776 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, female recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 327,271 in 2019.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, female recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,300 in 1971.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for enrolment in primary education, female?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 99th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, female rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.6%. 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, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release