Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both was 123,033 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
123,033
Change on year
down 6.6%
World rank
104th
of 222 countries
All-time high
131,793
in 2024
All-time low
5,471
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in United Arab Emirates, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in United Arab Emirates is 123,033, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 6.6% on the previous year and up 26.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in United Arab Emirates peaked at 131,793 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5,471, in 1970.
That places United Arab Emirates 104th out of 222 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5,471 | — |
| 1971 | 5,941 | +8.6% |
| 1972 | 6,420 | +8.1% |
| 1973 | 7,081 | +10.3% |
| 1974 | 8,005 | +13.0% |
| 1975 | 9,799 | +22.4% |
| 1976 | 10,992 | +12.2% |
| 1977 | 12,044 | +9.6% |
| 1978 | 13,460 | +11.8% |
| 1979 | 15,400 | +14.4% |
| 1980 | 17,806 | +15.6% |
| 1981 | 20,537 | +15.3% |
| 1982 | 22,414 | +9.1% |
| 1983 | 24,783 | +10.6% |
| 1984 | 27,491 | +10.9% |
| 1985 | 30,281 | +10.1% |
| 1986 | 32,910 | +8.7% |
| 1987 | 34,465 | +4.7% |
| 1988 | 36,000 | +4.5% |
| 1989 | 37,584 | +4.4% |
| 1990 | 39,102 | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 40,435 | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 41,439 | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 42,964 | +3.7% |
| 1994 | 43,470 | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 43,817 | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 43,960 | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 43,595 | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 43,416 | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 43,469 | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 36,584 | -15.8% |
| 2001 | 36,584 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 38,655 | +5.7% |
| 2003 | 40,538 | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 44,099 | +8.8% |
| 2005 | 47,772 | +8.3% |
| 2006 | 52,215 | +9.3% |
| 2007 | 55,739 | +6.7% |
| 2008 | 64,200 | +15.2% |
| 2009 | 74,594 | +16.2% |
| 2010 | 78,045 | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 80,914 | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 85,615 | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 88,493 | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 91,425 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 97,657 | +6.8% |
| 2016 | 102,122 | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 117,568 | +15.1% |
| 2018 | 120,346 | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 120,135 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 121,626 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 119,780 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 119,831 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 125,794 | +5.0% |
| 2024 | 131,793 | +4.8% |
| 2025 | 123,033 | -6.6% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 123,033 is above the median for high income countries, which is 40,266, 3.1× the median. (80 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 123,033 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 202,992, 61% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9,461 | 5,471 | 15,400 | 10 |
| 1980s | 28,427 | 17,806 | 37,584 | 10 |
| 1990s | 42,567 | 39,102 | 43,960 | 10 |
| 2000s | 49,098 | 36,584 | 74,594 | 10 |
| 2010s | 98,232 | 78,045 | 120,346 | 10 |
| 2020s | 123,643 | 119,780 | 131,793 | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
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 population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in United Arab Emirates?
- Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in United Arab Emirates was 123,033 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population of the official entrance age to primary education, both recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 131,793 in 2024.
- What is the lowest population of the official entrance age to primary education, both recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,471 in 1970.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for population of the official entrance age to primary education, both?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 104th out of 222 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population of the official entrance age to primary education, both rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release