Number of pre-primary education enrolments in Qatar
Qatar: Number of pre-primary education enrolments was 50,803 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
50,803
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
57th
of 73 countries
All-time high
51,243
in 2020
All-time low
686
in 1971
Years of data
52
1971–2024
Number of pre-primary education enrolments in Qatar, 1971–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of pre-primary education enrolments in Qatar is 50,803, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 34.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of pre-primary education enrolments in Qatar peaked at 51,243 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 686, in 1971.
Qatar ranks 57th of 73 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of pre-primary education enrolments in Qatar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 686 | — |
| 1972 | 979 | +42.7% |
| 1973 | 1,034 | +5.6% |
| 1974 | 1,039 | +0.5% |
| 1975 | 1,236 | +19.0% |
| 1976 | 1,434 | +16.0% |
| 1977 | 2,098 | +46.3% |
| 1978 | 1,750 | -16.6% |
| 1979 | 1,971 | +12.6% |
| 1980 | 2,259 | +14.6% |
| 1981 | 2,587 | +14.5% |
| 1982 | 3,301 | +27.6% |
| 1983 | 3,178 | -3.7% |
| 1984 | 3,559 | +12.0% |
| 1985 | 3,461 | -2.8% |
| 1986 | 4,859 | +40.4% |
| 1987 | 4,594 | -5.5% |
| 1988 | 5,175 | +12.6% |
| 1989 | 5,748 | +11.1% |
| 1990 | 6,105 | +6.2% |
| 1991 | 5,230 | -14.3% |
| 1992 | 5,684 | +8.7% |
| 1993 | 5,905 | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 6,756 | +14.4% |
| 1995 | 6,786 | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 7,018 | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 7,642 | +8.9% |
| 1998 | 8,201 | +7.3% |
| 1999 | 7,961 | -2.9% |
| 2000 | 8,830 | +10.9% |
| 2001 | 9,291 | +5.2% |
| 2002 | 10,542 | +13.5% |
| 2003 | 11,638 | +10.4% |
| 2004 | 11,752 | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 13,667 | +16.3% |
| 2006 | 15,776 | +15.4% |
| 2007 | 17,415 | +10.4% |
| 2008 | 22,289 | +28.0% |
| 2009 | 25,384 | +13.9% |
| 2011 | 29,516 | +16.3% |
| 2013 | 33,204 | +12.5% |
| 2014 | 37,821 | +13.9% |
| 2015 | 42,615 | +12.7% |
| 2016 | 45,945 | +7.8% |
| 2017 | 47,712 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 48,411 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 49,085 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 51,243 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 44,694 | -12.8% |
| 2022 | 46,532 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | 49,378 | +6.1% |
| 2024 | 50,803 | +2.9% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 50,803 is below the median for high income countries, which is 182,228, 28% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 50,803 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 156,195, 33% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,359 | 686 | 2,098 | 9 |
| 1980s | 3,872 | 2,259 | 5,748 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,729 | 5,230 | 8,201 | 10 |
| 2000s | 14,658 | 8,830 | 25,384 | 10 |
| 2010s | 41,789 | 29,516 | 49,085 | 8 |
| 2020s | 48,530 | 44,694 | 51,243 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
More education data for Qatar
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 96.36 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 95.38 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,368 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,379 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 25,980 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 24,823 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 151,038 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 180,287 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.09 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of pre-primary education enrolments in Qatar?
- Number of pre-primary education enrolments in Qatar was 50,803 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest number of pre-primary education enrolments recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 51,243 in 2020.
- What is the lowest number of pre-primary education enrolments recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 686 in 1971.
- How does Qatar rank for number of pre-primary education enrolments?
- Qatar ranks 57th out of 73 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of pre-primary education enrolments rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Number of pre-primary education enrolments. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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