Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate was 5.74 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates stood at 5.74 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 55.4% on the previous year and up 214.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates peaked at 29.77 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -18.64 % change on previous year, in 2020.
United Arab Emirates ranks 15th of 206 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 18.72 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 16.7 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 1974 | 13.89 % change on previous year | -16.8% |
| 1975 | 15.83 % change on previous year | +14.0% |
| 1976 | 29.77 % change on previous year | +88.1% |
| 1977 | 16.35 % change on previous year | -45.1% |
| 1978 | 10.4 % change on previous year | -36.4% |
| 1979 | 8.3 % change on previous year | -20.1% |
| 1980 | 10.8 % change on previous year | +30.0% |
| 1981 | 10.12 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 1982 | 17.29 % change on previous year | +70.8% |
| 1983 | 10.85 % change on previous year | -37.3% |
| 1984 | 9.99 % change on previous year | -7.9% |
| 1985 | 8.66 % change on previous year | -13.4% |
| 1986 | 10.48 % change on previous year | +21.0% |
| 1987 | 8.77 % change on previous year | -16.3% |
| 1988 | 8.95 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1989 | 9.76 % change on previous year | +9.1% |
| 1990 | 8.93 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 1991 | 6.24 % change on previous year | -30.1% |
| 1992 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -81.1% |
| 1993 | 2.93 % change on previous year | +149.3% |
| 1994 | 5.33 % change on previous year | +81.8% |
| 1995 | 4.56 % change on previous year | -14.5% |
| 1996 | -0.6507 % change on previous year | -114.3% |
| 1997 | -0.5404 % change on previous year | -17.0% |
| 1998 | 1.21 % change on previous year | -324.2% |
| 1999 | 2.98 % change on previous year | +146.2% |
| 2000 | 0.9827 % change on previous year | -67.0% |
| 2001 | 2.6 % change on previous year | +164.7% |
| 2002 | 1.96 % change on previous year | -24.6% |
| 2003 | -13.08 % change on previous year | -766.9% |
| 2004 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -119.2% |
| 2005 | 3.22 % change on previous year | +28.4% |
| 2006 | 3.62 % change on previous year | +12.5% |
| 2019 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -49.6% |
| 2020 | -18.64 % change on previous year | -1120.4% |
| 2021 | -2.83 % change on previous year | -84.8% |
| 2022 | 3.33 % change on previous year | -217.9% |
| 2023 | 3.69 % change on previous year | +10.9% |
| 2024 | 5.74 % change on previous year | +55.4% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 5.74 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -0.0368 % change on previous year. (78 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 5.74 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.15 % change on previous year, 2.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1120.4% | 1.83 % change on previous year | -18.64 % change on previous year |
| 2003 | -766.9% | 1.96 % change on previous year | -13.08 % change on previous year |
| 1998 | +324.2% | -0.5404 % change on previous year | 1.21 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.25 % change on previous year | 8.3 % change on previous year | 29.77 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 10.57 % change on previous year | 8.66 % change on previous year | 17.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.22 % change on previous year | -0.6507 % change on previous year | 8.93 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2601 % change on previous year | -13.08 % change on previous year | 3.62 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | 1.83 % change on previous year | 1.83 % change on previous year | 1.83 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2020s | -1.74 % change on previous year | -18.64 % change on previous year | 5.74 % change on previous year | 5 |
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, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0534 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates?
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates was 5.74 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 29.77 % change on previous year in 1976.
- What is the lowest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.64 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 15th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 214.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary education, pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Primary education, pupils Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary education, pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.