Number of primary education enrolments in Qatar
Qatar: Number of primary education enrolments was 180,287 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
180,287
Change on year
up 5.1%
World rank
52nd
of 73 countries
All-time high
180,287
in 2024
All-time low
15,025
in 1971
Years of data
54
1971–2024
Number of primary education enrolments in Qatar, 1971–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of primary education enrolments in Qatar is 180,287, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.1% on the previous year and up 54.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of primary education enrolments in Qatar peaked at 180,287 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 15,025, in 1971.
Qatar ranks 52nd 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 primary education enrolments in Qatar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 15,025 | — |
| 1972 | 17,511 | +16.5% |
| 1973 | 19,182 | +9.5% |
| 1974 | 20,237 | +5.5% |
| 1975 | 22,287 | +10.1% |
| 1976 | 23,615 | +6.0% |
| 1977 | 25,266 | +7.0% |
| 1978 | 26,065 | +3.2% |
| 1979 | 27,031 | +3.7% |
| 1980 | 28,472 | +5.3% |
| 1981 | 30,078 | +5.6% |
| 1982 | 32,618 | +8.4% |
| 1983 | 34,805 | +6.7% |
| 1984 | 35,920 | +3.2% |
| 1985 | 37,967 | +5.7% |
| 1986 | 40,636 | +7.0% |
| 1987 | 42,502 | +4.6% |
| 1988 | 45,367 | +6.7% |
| 1989 | 48,097 | +6.0% |
| 1990 | 49,657 | +3.2% |
| 1991 | 48,650 | -2.0% |
| 1992 | 48,785 | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 49,059 | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 52,016 | +6.0% |
| 1995 | 52,130 | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 53,631 | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 55,636 | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 59,912 | +7.7% |
| 1999 | 60,989 | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 61,067 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 62,465 | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 64,255 | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 66,473 | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 65,351 | -1.7% |
| 2005 | 69,991 | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 70,927 | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 75,451 | +6.4% |
| 2008 | 78,123 | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 84,645 | +8.3% |
| 2010 | 88,723 | +4.8% |
| 2011 | 94,985 | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 101,424 | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 105,942 | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 116,721 | +10.2% |
| 2015 | 129,301 | +10.8% |
| 2016 | 138,715 | +7.3% |
| 2017 | 145,992 | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 153,548 | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 157,103 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 161,888 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 161,585 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 165,364 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 171,563 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | 180,287 | +5.1% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 180,287 is below the median for high income countries, which is 376,597, 48% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 180,287 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 935,449, 19% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21,802 | 15,025 | 27,031 | 9 |
| 1980s | 37,646 | 28,472 | 48,097 | 10 |
| 1990s | 53,046 | 48,650 | 60,989 | 10 |
| 2000s | 69,875 | 61,067 | 84,645 | 10 |
| 2010s | 123,245 | 88,723 | 157,103 | 10 |
| 2020s | 168,137 | 161,585 | 180,287 | 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 primary education enrolments in Qatar?
- Number of primary education enrolments in Qatar was 180,287 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest number of primary education enrolments recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 180,287 in 2024.
- What is the lowest number of primary education enrolments recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,025 in 1971.
- How does Qatar rank for number of primary education enrolments?
- Qatar ranks 52nd out of 73 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of primary education enrolments rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.5%. 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 primary education enrolments. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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