Enrolment in primary education, female in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Enrolment in primary education, female was 292,776 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
292,776
Change on year
up 5.2%
World rank
99th
of 216 countries
All-time high
327,271
in 2019
All-time low
8,300
in 1971
Years of data
43
1971–2024
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 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% |
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
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 292,776 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 5.23 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0266 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 293,701 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 6.25 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0267 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 894,302 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 3.95 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 39,735 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 6.27 % change on previous year (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