Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in secondary (headcount basis) (teacher) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in secondary (headcount basis) (teacher) was 8.87 headcount basis in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
8.87 headcount basis
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
78th
of 86 countries
All-time high
10.93 headcount basis
in 2018
All-time low
8.6 headcount basis
in 2022
Years of data
6
2018–2023
Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in secondary in United Arab Emirates, 2018–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in headcount basis.
Analysis
In 2023, pupil-qualified teacher ratio in secondary in United Arab Emirates stood at 8.87 headcount basis.
That represents a change of up 3.1% on the previous year and down 18.9% over ten years.
United Arab Emirates ranks 78th of 86 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in secondary (headcount basis) (teacher) in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | headcount basis | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 10.93 headcount basis | — |
| 2019 | 10.47 headcount basis | -4.2% |
| 2020 | 10.51 headcount basis | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 9.67 headcount basis | -8.0% |
| 2022 | 8.6 headcount basis | -11.0% |
| 2023 | 8.87 headcount basis | +3.1% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 8.87 headcount basis is below the median for high income countries, which is 11.91 headcount basis, 74% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 8.87 headcount basis is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 15.18 headcount basis, 58% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.7 headcount basis | 10.47 headcount basis | 10.93 headcount basis | 2 |
| 2020s | 9.41 headcount basis | 8.6 headcount basis | 10.51 headcount basis | 4 |
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 pupil-qualified teacher ratio in secondary in United Arab Emirates?
- Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in secondary in United Arab Emirates was 8.87 headcount basis in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest pupil-qualified teacher ratio in secondary recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 10.93 headcount basis in 2018.
- What is the lowest pupil-qualified teacher ratio in secondary recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.6 headcount basis in 2022.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for pupil-qualified teacher ratio in secondary?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 78th out of 86 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pupil-qualified teacher ratio in secondary rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in secondary (headcount basis). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release