Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes was 894,302 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates is 894,302, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 31.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates peaked at 894,302 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4,622, in 1971.
United Arab Emirates ranks 85th of 219 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 secondary education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4,622 | — |
| 1972 | 5,905 | +27.8% |
| 1973 | 6,422 | +8.8% |
| 1974 | 6,210 | -3.3% |
| 1975 | 7,971 | +28.4% |
| 1976 | 12,562 | +57.6% |
| 1977 | 16,244 | +29.3% |
| 1978 | 18,905 | +16.4% |
| 1979 | 22,668 | +19.9% |
| 1980 | 27,264 | +20.3% |
| 1981 | 32,362 | +18.7% |
| 1982 | 39,868 | +23.2% |
| 1983 | 45,957 | +15.3% |
| 1984 | 51,892 | +12.9% |
| 1985 | 56,733 | +9.3% |
| 1986 | 62,082 | +9.4% |
| 1987 | 68,259 | +9.9% |
| 1988 | 76,404 | +11.9% |
| 1989 | 85,586 | +12.0% |
| 1990 | 95,669 | +11.8% |
| 1991 | 107,881 | +12.8% |
| 1992 | 118,011 | +9.4% |
| 1993 | 129,683 | +9.9% |
| 1994 | 145,143 | +11.9% |
| 1995 | 159,840 | +10.1% |
| 1997 | 180,764 | +13.1% |
| 1998 | 190,576 | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 680,247 | +256.9% |
| 2019 | 687,227 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 802,949 | +16.8% |
| 2021 | 810,406 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 825,246 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 860,281 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | 894,302 | +4.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11,279 | 4,622 | 22,668 | 9 |
| 1980s | 54,641 | 27,264 | 85,586 | 10 |
| 1990s | 140,946 | 95,669 | 190,576 | 8 |
| 2010s | 683,737 | 680,247 | 687,227 | 2 |
| 2020s | 838,637 | 802,949 | 894,302 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 82 Togo 915,214 compare
- 83 Kyrgyzstan 909,619 compare
- 84 Rwanda 901,617 compare
- 86 Niger 870,368 compare
- 87 Palestine, State of 868,232 compare
- 88 Dominican Republic 863,765 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 secondary education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates was 894,302 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 894,302 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,622 in 1971.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 85th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.5%. 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 secondary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release