United Arab Emirates Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
United Arab Emirates's primary enrollment was 107.13% in 2025, ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2001–2025.
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.
The United Arab Emirates recorded a primary‑school enrollment rate of 107.13 % in 2025, placing it 42nd in the world and slightly below peers such as Montenegro (107.40 %) and Moldova (107.53 %). The UAE’s enrollment trajectory has been markedly downward since its all‑time peak of 122.87 % in 2001, when universal access was virtually achieved and excess enrollment reflected high repetition and early‑grade over‑capacity. The lowest point in the series occurred in 2006 at 100.26 %, after which reforms to compulsory education and investment in school infrastructure lifted the rate back above the 100 % threshold. Over the 14‑year coverage period, the rate has stabilized around the 107 % level, indicating that most children of primary‑school age are now enrolled while the residual over‑coverage is modest. Continued emphasis on early‑grade retention policies and quality improvement could moderate the modest excess and sustain the upward trend in effective enrollment.
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}
}