Pupil-trained teacher ratio in primary education (headcount basis) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Pupil-trained teacher ratio in primary education (headcount basis) was 14.83 headcount basis in 2023. ▼ Falling
Pupil-trained teacher ratio in primary education in United Arab Emirates, 2004–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in headcount basis.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pupil-trained teacher ratio in primary education in United Arab Emirates is 14.83 headcount basis, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.7% on the previous year and down 18.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pupil-trained teacher ratio in primary education in United Arab Emirates peaked at 25.4 headcount basis in 2005 and was at its lowest, 14.83 headcount basis, in 2023.
United Arab Emirates ranks 106th of 139 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Pupil-trained teacher ratio in primary education (headcount basis) in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | headcount basis | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 24.65 headcount basis | — |
| 2005 | 25.4 headcount basis | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 18.24 headcount basis | -28.2% |
| 2019 | 18.6 headcount basis | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 16.7 headcount basis | -10.2% |
| 2021 | 16.41 headcount basis | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 16.08 headcount basis | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 14.83 headcount basis | -7.7% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 14.83 headcount basis is above the median for high income countries, which is 13.46 headcount basis, 1.1× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 14.83 headcount basis is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 17.34 headcount basis, 86% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25.03 headcount basis | 24.65 headcount basis | 25.4 headcount basis | 2 |
| 2010s | 18.42 headcount basis | 18.24 headcount basis | 18.6 headcount basis | 2 |
| 2020s | 16.01 headcount basis | 14.83 headcount basis | 16.7 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-trained teacher ratio in primary education in United Arab Emirates?
- Pupil-trained teacher ratio in primary education in United Arab Emirates was 14.83 headcount basis in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest pupil-trained teacher ratio in primary education recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 25.4 headcount basis in 2005.
- What is the lowest pupil-trained teacher ratio in primary education recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.83 headcount basis in 2023.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for pupil-trained teacher ratio in primary education?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 106th out of 139 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pupil-trained teacher ratio in primary education rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.7%. 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-trained teacher ratio in primary education (headcount basis). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release