Percentage of pupils enrolled in primary education who are at least 2 in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Percentage of pupils enrolled in primary education who are at least 2 was 0.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Percentage of pupils enrolled in primary education who are at least 2 in United Arab Emirates, 1999–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of pupils enrolled in primary education who are at least 2 in United Arab Emirates is 0.0%, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
Over the whole period, percentage of pupils enrolled in primary education who are at least 2 in United Arab Emirates peaked at 6.6% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2018.
That places United Arab Emirates 175th out of 183 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Percentage of pupils enrolled in primary education who are at least 2 in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6.6% | — |
| 2000 | 6.3% | -4.6% |
| 2001 | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 5.6% | -7.9% |
| 2003 | 5.4% | -4.1% |
| 2004 | 4.2% | -22.1% |
| 2005 | 3.8% | -9.0% |
| 2006 | 3.3% | -12.9% |
| 2018 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 0.0% | — |
| 2020 | 0.0% | — |
| 2021 | 0.0% | — |
| 2022 | 0.0% | — |
| 2023 | 0.0% | — |
| 2024 | 0.0% | — |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 0.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.1%. (64 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 0.0% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.9%. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.6% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 1 |
| 2000s | 5.0% | 3.3% | 6.3% | 7 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
| 2020s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 172 Ireland 0.0% compare
- 173 Uzbekistan 0.0% compare
- 174 Tajikistan 0.0% compare
- 175 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 0.0%
- 175 Guyana 0.0% compare
- 175 Iceland 0.0%
- 175 Liechtenstein 0.0% compare
- 175 Montserrat 0.0% compare
- 175 Malaysia 0.0% compare
- 175 Norway 0.0%
- 175 Tokelau 0.0% compare
More education data for United Arab Emirates
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 106,178 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 305 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 119,159 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 125,307 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 894,302 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of pupils enrolled in primary education who are at least 2 in United Arab Emirates?
- Percentage of pupils enrolled in primary education who are at least 2 in United Arab Emirates was 0.0% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of pupils enrolled in primary education who are at least 2 recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 6.6% in 1999.
- What is the lowest percentage of pupils enrolled in primary education who are at least 2 recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2018.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for percentage of pupils enrolled in primary education who are at least 2?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 175th out of 183 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of pupils enrolled in primary education who are at least 2 years over-age for their current grade, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release