Number of primary education enrolments in Qatar
Qatar: Number of primary education enrolments was 180,287 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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% |
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
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 14,931 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 83.3% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 15.0% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 97.56 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 97.6% (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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