Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 8.15 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in United Arab Emirates, 1979–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in United Arab Emirates stood at 8.15 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 43.6% on the previous year and up 266.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in United Arab Emirates peaked at 95.57 % change on previous year in 1979 and was at its lowest, -9.71 % change on previous year, in 1989.
United Arab Emirates ranks 40th of 189 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 95.57 % change on previous year | — |
| 1980 | 55.86 % change on previous year | -41.5% |
| 1981 | 80.85 % change on previous year | +44.7% |
| 1982 | 19.08 % change on previous year | -76.4% |
| 1983 | 29.38 % change on previous year | +54.0% |
| 1984 | 31.13 % change on previous year | +5.9% |
| 1985 | 18.62 % change on previous year | -40.2% |
| 1986 | 13.36 % change on previous year | -28.2% |
| 1987 | 5.4 % change on previous year | -59.6% |
| 1988 | 3.49 % change on previous year | -35.4% |
| 1989 | -9.71 % change on previous year | -378.1% |
| 1990 | 10.92 % change on previous year | -212.5% |
| 1991 | 20.08 % change on previous year | +83.9% |
| 1992 | 2.05 % change on previous year | -89.8% |
| 1993 | 2.27 % change on previous year | +10.7% |
| 2019 | 2.22 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 3.64 % change on previous year | +63.7% |
| 2021 | 0.1611 % change on previous year | -95.6% |
| 2022 | 10.06 % change on previous year | +6146.8% |
| 2023 | 5.67 % change on previous year | -43.6% |
| 2024 | 8.15 % change on previous year | +43.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 95.57 % change on previous year | 95.57 % change on previous year | 95.57 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1980s | 24.75 % change on previous year | -9.71 % change on previous year | 80.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.83 % change on previous year | 2.05 % change on previous year | 20.08 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2010s | 2.22 % change on previous year | 2.22 % change on previous year | 2.22 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2020s | 5.54 % change on previous year | 0.1611 % change on previous year | 10.06 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 37 Iran, Islamic Republic of 8.84 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Nigeria 8.52 % change on previous year compare
- 39 United States Virgin Islands 8.3 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Guinea 7.76 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Uzbekistan 7.75 % change on previous year compare
- 43 Bahamas 7.56 % change on previous year 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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in United Arab Emirates?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in United Arab Emirates was 8.15 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 95.57 % change on previous year in 1979.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.71 % change on previous year in 1989.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 40th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 266.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.