Qatar Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Qatar's primary enrollment was 79.58% in 2025, ranked 173rd globally. This represents a 15.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2001–2025.
Overview
Qatar's primary enrollment stood at 79.58% in 2025, a decline of +14.61pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 79.58% by 2025. Qatar ranked 173rd globally.
Qatar's primary enrollment rate has exhibited a downward trend since its peak in 2018, when it reached 107.08%. Following a gradual decline, the rate dropped to 79.58% in 2025, ranking the country 173 globally. This downturn marks a significant deviation from the country's earlier performance, with a near-universal enrollment rate of 94.38% in 2001. Comparatively, neighboring countries such as Romania and Honduras have maintained relatively stable enrollment rates, with Romania boasting a rate of 80.08% in 2025. The decline in Qatar's primary enrollment rate may be attributed to various factors, including shifts in demographic trends and changes in education policies. To reverse this trend, the Qatari government may need to reassess its education priorities and implement targeted initiatives to improve access and retention rates, particularly in underserved areas.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 79.58% | - | - |
| 2025 | 79.58% | −14.61pp | #173 |
| 2022 | 94.20% | +4.63pp | #126 |
| 2021 | 89.57% | −11.42pp | #142 |
| 2020 | 100.98% | −1.29pp | #75 |
| 2019 | 102.27% | −4.81pp | #59 |
| 2018 | 107.08% | +0.96pp | #31 |
| 2017 | 106.12% | +2.43pp | #42 |
| 2016 | 103.69% | +2.61pp | #67 |
| 2015 | 101.07% | +3.09pp | #94 |
| 2014 | 97.98% | −2.09pp | #122 |
| 2013 | 100.07% | −2.47pp | #95 |
| 2012 | 102.54% | +3.27pp | #77 |
| 2011 | 99.26% | −3.75pp | #113 |
| 2010 | 103.01% | −0.20pp | #79 |
| 2009 | 103.21% | +4.64pp | #79 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Qatar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Qatar's primary enrollment was 79.58% in 2025. Ranked 173rd globally. This represents a 15.5% decrease from the previous year.
Qatar's primary enrollment peaked at 107.08% in 2018.
The lowest primary enrollment in Qatar was 79.58% in 2025.
Qatar ranks 173rd globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Qatar's primary enrollment is projected to reach 79.58% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Qatar in 2025 was 79.58%. This ranks 173rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_qatar_primary-enrollment,
title = {Qatar Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/qatar/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}