Enrolment in primary education, male in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Enrolment in primary education, male was 293,701 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
293,701
Change on year
up 6.2%
World rank
105th
of 216 countries
All-time high
327,461
in 2019
All-time low
13,709
in 1971
Years of data
43
1971–2024
Enrolment in primary education, male in United Arab Emirates, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 293,701 for enrolment in primary education, male in 2024.
The figure is up 6.2% on the previous year and down 7.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, male in United Arab Emirates peaked at 327,461 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 13,709, in 1971.
United Arab Emirates ranks 105th 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, male in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 13,709 | — |
| 1972 | 16,130 | +17.7% |
| 1973 | 18,025 | +11.7% |
| 1974 | 19,856 | +10.2% |
| 1975 | 22,601 | +13.8% |
| 1976 | 28,513 | +26.2% |
| 1977 | 32,446 | +13.8% |
| 1978 | 35,493 | +9.4% |
| 1979 | 38,112 | +7.4% |
| 1980 | 42,206 | +10.7% |
| 1981 | 46,274 | +9.6% |
| 1982 | 54,448 | +17.7% |
| 1983 | 60,222 | +10.6% |
| 1984 | 65,934 | +9.5% |
| 1985 | 71,565 | +8.5% |
| 1986 | 78,817 | +10.1% |
| 1987 | 85,313 | +8.2% |
| 1988 | 92,994 | +9.0% |
| 1989 | 102,231 | +9.9% |
| 1990 | 111,564 | +9.1% |
| 1991 | 118,706 | +6.4% |
| 1992 | 120,362 | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 123,574 | +2.7% |
| 1994 | 130,691 | +5.8% |
| 1995 | 136,933 | +4.8% |
| 1996 | 135,379 | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 134,817 | -0.4% |
| 1998 | 136,188 | +1.0% |
| 1999 | 140,574 | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 142,430 | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 145,790 | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 148,428 | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 128,457 | -13.5% |
| 2004 | 131,521 | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 135,360 | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 140,121 | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 318,946 | +127.6% |
| 2019 | 327,461 | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 267,729 | -18.2% |
| 2021 | 256,796 | -4.1% |
| 2022 | 267,968 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 276,430 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | 293,701 | +6.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 24,987 | 13,709 | 38,112 | 9 |
| 1980s | 70,000 | 42,206 | 102,231 | 10 |
| 1990s | 128,879 | 111,564 | 140,574 | 10 |
| 2000s | 138,872 | 128,457 | 148,428 | 7 |
| 2010s | 323,204 | 318,946 | 327,461 | 2 |
| 2020s | 272,525 | 256,796 | 293,701 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More education data for United Arab Emirates
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 586,477 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 5.74 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0534 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 292,776 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, male in United Arab Emirates?
- Enrolment in primary education, male in United Arab Emirates was 293,701 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, male recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 327,461 in 2019.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, male recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,709 in 1971.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for enrolment in primary education, male?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 105th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, male rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.9%. 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, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release