Number of pre-primary education enrolments in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Number of pre-primary education enrolments was 244,466 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of pre-primary education enrolments in United Arab Emirates, 1973–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of pre-primary education enrolments in United Arab Emirates is 244,466, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and up 19.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of pre-primary education enrolments in United Arab Emirates peaked at 244,466 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3,276, in 1973.
United Arab Emirates ranks 29th of 73 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.
Number of pre-primary education enrolments in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 3,276 | — |
| 1974 | 4,493 | +37.1% |
| 1975 | 4,415 | -1.7% |
| 1976 | 7,603 | +72.2% |
| 1977 | 8,252 | +8.5% |
| 1978 | 9,424 | +14.2% |
| 1979 | 9,250 | -1.8% |
| 1980 | 13,323 | +44.0% |
| 1981 | 17,263 | +29.6% |
| 1982 | 24,490 | +41.9% |
| 1983 | 30,128 | +23.0% |
| 1984 | 29,744 | -1.3% |
| 1985 | 32,012 | +7.6% |
| 1986 | 35,360 | +10.5% |
| 1987 | 37,083 | +4.9% |
| 1988 | 40,470 | +9.1% |
| 1989 | 44,555 | +10.1% |
| 1990 | 47,007 | +5.5% |
| 1991 | 47,049 | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 49,064 | +4.3% |
| 1993 | 51,885 | +5.7% |
| 1994 | 55,566 | +7.1% |
| 1995 | 56,428 | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 56,202 | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 55,624 | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 59,390 | +6.8% |
| 1999 | 64,423 | +8.5% |
| 2000 | 65,835 | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 67,749 | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 70,702 | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 74,811 | +5.8% |
| 2004 | 78,000 | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 82,733 | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 89,511 | +8.2% |
| 2018 | 204,660 | +128.6% |
| 2019 | 201,651 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 221,882 | +10.0% |
| 2021 | 210,961 | -4.9% |
| 2022 | 238,670 | +13.1% |
| 2023 | 241,917 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 244,466 | +1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6,673 | 3,276 | 9,424 | 7 |
| 1980s | 30,443 | 13,323 | 44,555 | 10 |
| 1990s | 54,264 | 47,007 | 64,423 | 10 |
| 2000s | 75,620 | 65,835 | 89,511 | 7 |
| 2010s | 203,156 | 201,651 | 204,660 | 2 |
| 2020s | 231,579 | 210,961 | 244,466 | 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 number of pre-primary education enrolments in United Arab Emirates?
- Number of pre-primary education enrolments in United Arab Emirates was 244,466 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest number of pre-primary education enrolments recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 244,466 in 2024.
- What is the lowest number of pre-primary education enrolments recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,276 in 1973.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for number of pre-primary education enrolments?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 29th out of 73 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of pre-primary education enrolments rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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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