Number of primary education enrolments in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Number of primary education enrolments was 586,477 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
586,477
Change on year
up 5.7%
World rank
33rd
of 73 countries
All-time high
654,732
in 2019
All-time low
22,009
in 1971
Years of data
43
1971–2024
Number of primary education enrolments in United Arab Emirates, 1971–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, number of primary education enrolments in United Arab Emirates stood at 586,477.
That represents a change of up 5.7% on the previous year and down 8.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of primary education enrolments in United Arab Emirates peaked at 654,732 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 22,009, in 1971.
That places United Arab Emirates 33rd out of 73 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 22,009 | — |
| 1972 | 26,130 | +18.7% |
| 1973 | 30,495 | +16.7% |
| 1974 | 34,731 | +13.9% |
| 1975 | 40,229 | +15.8% |
| 1976 | 52,207 | +29.8% |
| 1977 | 60,742 | +16.3% |
| 1978 | 67,058 | +10.4% |
| 1979 | 72,627 | +8.3% |
| 1980 | 80,470 | +10.8% |
| 1981 | 88,617 | +10.1% |
| 1982 | 103,937 | +17.3% |
| 1983 | 115,211 | +10.8% |
| 1984 | 126,726 | +10.0% |
| 1985 | 137,700 | +8.7% |
| 1986 | 152,125 | +10.5% |
| 1987 | 165,463 | +8.8% |
| 1988 | 180,270 | +8.9% |
| 1989 | 197,869 | +9.8% |
| 1990 | 215,532 | +8.9% |
| 1991 | 228,980 | +6.2% |
| 1992 | 231,674 | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 238,469 | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 251,182 | +5.3% |
| 1995 | 262,628 | +4.6% |
| 1996 | 260,919 | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 259,509 | -0.5% |
| 1998 | 262,653 | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 270,486 | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 273,144 | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 280,248 | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 285,744 | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 248,370 | -13.1% |
| 2004 | 254,602 | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 262,807 | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 272,331 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 642,987 | +136.1% |
| 2019 | 654,732 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 532,702 | -18.6% |
| 2021 | 517,647 | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 534,889 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | 554,644 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | 586,477 | +5.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 45,136 | 22,009 | 72,627 | 9 |
| 1980s | 134,839 | 80,470 | 197,869 | 10 |
| 1990s | 248,203 | 215,532 | 270,486 | 10 |
| 2000s | 268,178 | 248,370 | 285,744 | 7 |
| 2010s | 648,860 | 642,987 | 654,732 | 2 |
| 2020s | 545,272 | 517,647 | 586,477 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 30 Kyrgyzstan 630,435 compare
- 31 Azerbaijan 603,966 compare
- 32 Portugal 598,661 compare
- 34 Czechia 579,161 compare
- 35 Greece 578,574 compare
- 36 Switzerland 556,945 compare
More education data for United Arab Emirates
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 292,776 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 5.23 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0266 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 293,701 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 6.25 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0267 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 894,302 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 3.95 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 39,735 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 6.27 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of primary education enrolments in United Arab Emirates?
- Number of primary education enrolments in United Arab Emirates was 586,477 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest number of primary education enrolments recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 654,732 in 2019.
- What is the lowest number of primary education enrolments recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 22,009 in 1971.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for number of primary education enrolments?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 33rd out of 73 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of primary education enrolments rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.8%. 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 primary education enrolments. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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