Saudi Arabia Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Overview
Saudi Arabia's primary enrollment stood at 103.32% in 2025, a decline of +0.66pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 103.32% by 2025. Saudi Arabia ranked 60th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 103.71% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 103.52% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 103.32% | - | - |
| 2025 | 103.32% | −0.66pp | #60 |
| 2024 | 103.98% | +1.85pp | #30 |
| 2022 | 102.14% | +1.24pp | #61 |
| 2021 | 100.90% | −2.26pp | #74 |
| 2020 | 103.15% | +0.41pp | #51 |
| 2019 | 102.74% | −3.06pp | #54 |
| 2018 | 105.80% | −0.58pp | #38 |
| 2017 | 106.38% | +2.96pp | #39 |
| 2016 | 103.42% | +1.83pp | #68 |
| 2015 | 101.59% | +0.83pp | #87 |
| 2014 | 100.77% | +1.39pp | #94 |
| 2013 | 99.38% | −29.97pp | #105 |
| 2012 | 129.35% | +1.32pp | #7 |
| 2011 | 128.02% | −0.06pp | #9 |
| 2010 | 128.09% | +2.32pp | #6 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Saudi Arabia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Saudi Arabia's primary enrollment was 103.32% in 2025. Ranked 60th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from the previous year.
Saudi Arabia's primary enrollment peaked at 129.35% in 2012.
The lowest primary enrollment in Saudi Arabia was 91.88% in 1979.
Saudi Arabia ranks 60th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Saudi Arabia's primary enrollment is projected to reach 103.32% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Saudi Arabia in 2025 was 103.32%. This ranks 60th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_saudi-arabia_primary-enrollment,
title = {Saudi Arabia Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/primary-enrollment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}