United Arab Emirates Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Overview
United Arab Emirates's primary enrollment stood at 107.13% in 2025, a decline of +0.91pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 107.13% by 2025. United Arab Emirates ranked 42nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 107.04% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 107.09% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 107.13% | - | - |
| 2025 | 107.13% | −0.91pp | #42 |
| 2024 | 108.04% | +1.78pp | #21 |
| 2023 | 106.26% | −1.03pp | #35 |
| 2022 | 107.29% | +0.63pp | #29 |
| 2021 | 106.65% | −1.42pp | #30 |
| 2020 | 108.07% | +0.54pp | #27 |
| 2019 | 107.53% | +1.86pp | #30 |
| 2018 | 105.68% | +5.42pp | #39 |
| 2006 | 100.26% | −5.46pp | #106 |
| 2005 | 105.72% | −4.97pp | #64 |
| 2004 | 110.69% | −6.57pp | #33 |
| 2003 | 117.26% | −1.52pp | #13 |
| 2002 | 118.78% | −4.09pp | #13 |
| 2001 | 122.87% | – | #6 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
United Arab Emirates matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
United Arab Emirates's primary enrollment was 107.13% in 2025. Ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from the previous year.
United Arab Emirates's primary enrollment peaked at 122.87% in 2001.
The lowest primary enrollment in United Arab Emirates was 100.26% in 2006.
United Arab Emirates ranks 42nd globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
United Arab Emirates's primary enrollment is projected to reach 107.13% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of United Arab Emirates in 2025 was 107.13%. This ranks 42nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-arab-emirates_primary-enrollment,
title = {United Arab Emirates Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-arab-emirates/primary-enrollment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}