Survival rate to Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Survival rate to Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 85.5% in 2018. ▬ Flat
Survival rate to Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia, 2007–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for survival rate to grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia is 85.5%, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 6.9% on the previous year and down 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, survival rate to grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia peaked at 99.0% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 31.3%, in 2012.
That places Saudi Arabia 105th out of 165 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Survival rate to Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 93.9% | — |
| 2011 | 99.0% | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 31.3% | -68.3% |
| 2013 | 97.7% | +211.9% |
| 2017 | 91.8% | -6.0% |
| 2018 | 85.5% | -6.9% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 85.5% is below the median for high income countries, which is 98.1%, 87% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 85.5% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 94.9%, 90% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 93.9% | 93.9% | 93.9% | 1 |
| 2010s | 81.1% | 31.3% | 99.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 102 Libya 86.4%
- 103 Marshall Islands 86.4% compare
- 104 Kuwait 85.7% compare
- 106 Honduras 84.5% compare
- 107 Tanzania, United Republic of 84.5% compare
- 108 United States of America 84.4%
More education data for Saudi Arabia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 242,375 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 26,900 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 215,559 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 214,840 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.45 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.53 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0976 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is survival rate to grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia?
- Survival rate to grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia was 85.5% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest survival rate to grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 99.0% in 2011.
- What is the lowest survival rate to grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.3% in 2012.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for survival rate to grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 105th out of 165 countries with data for 2018.
- Is survival rate to grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Survival rate to Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release