Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate was -2.16 % change on previous year in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 2008–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia is -2.16 % change on previous year, measured in 2022.
The figure is up 35.9% on the previous year and down 156.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 9.25 % change on previous year in 2013 and was at its lowest, -10.54 % change on previous year, in 2016.
That places Saudi Arabia 157th out of 201 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5.64 % change on previous year | — |
| 2009 | -4.65 % change on previous year | -182.5% |
| 2010 | 4.56 % change on previous year | -198.0% |
| 2011 | 2.12 % change on previous year | -53.6% |
| 2012 | 3.81 % change on previous year | +80.0% |
| 2013 | 9.25 % change on previous year | +142.9% |
| 2014 | 0.7288 % change on previous year | -92.1% |
| 2015 | -7.66 % change on previous year | -1151.5% |
| 2016 | -10.54 % change on previous year | +37.6% |
| 2017 | -7.93 % change on previous year | -24.8% |
| 2018 | -9.61 % change on previous year | +21.2% |
| 2019 | -3.21 % change on previous year | -66.6% |
| 2020 | 7.44 % change on previous year | -331.8% |
| 2021 | -3.37 % change on previous year | -145.3% |
| 2022 | -2.16 % change on previous year | -35.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.4943 % change on previous year | -4.65 % change on previous year | 5.64 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2010s | -1.85 % change on previous year | -10.54 % change on previous year | 9.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6353 % change on previous year | -3.37 % change on previous year | 7.44 % change on previous year | 3 |
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More education data for Saudi Arabia
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 244,652 (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 73.3% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 23.6% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 103.98 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 104.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia?
- Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia was -2.16 % change on previous year in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary education, teachers, annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 9.25 % change on previous year in 2013.
- What is the lowest primary education, teachers, annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.54 % change on previous year in 2016.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for primary education, teachers, annual growth rate?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 157th out of 201 countries with data for 2022.
- Is primary education, teachers, annual growth rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 156.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Primary education, teachers, 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, teachers. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Primary education, teachers 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, teachers. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.