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United Arab Emirates Tertiary Enrollment

School enrollment, tertiary (% gross)  SE.TER.ENRR

66.11% +2.37pp (+3.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #56 Global Peak 66.11% (2025) Source World Bank

United Arab Emirates Tertiary Enrollment (2018–2025)

Overview

United Arab Emirates's tertiary enrollment stood at 66.11% in 2025, a rise of +2.37pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 66.11% by 2025. United Arab Emirates ranked 56th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tertiary Enrollment YoY change Rank
2027* trend 70.60% - -
2026* trend 68.35% - -
2025* trend 66.11% - -
2025 66.11% +2.37pp #56
2024 63.74% +2.39pp #14
2023 61.35% +0.93pp #50
2022 60.42% +3.97pp #51
2021 56.45% +1.48pp #63
2020 54.97% +1.09pp #62
2019 53.88% +0.67pp #59
2018 53.21% #59
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +25.6% GDP growth 4.0% C/A balance 14.5%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

United Arab Emirates matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Arab Emirates's tertiary enrollment?

United Arab Emirates's tertiary enrollment was 66.11% in 2025. Ranked 56th globally. This represents a 3.7% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest tertiary enrollment in United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates's tertiary enrollment peaked at 66.11% in 2025.

What was the lowest tertiary enrollment in United Arab Emirates?

The lowest tertiary enrollment in United Arab Emirates was 53.21% in 2018.

How does United Arab Emirates rank in tertiary enrollment?

United Arab Emirates ranks 56th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for tertiary enrollment?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected tertiary enrollment of United Arab Emirates in 2025?

United Arab Emirates's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 66.11% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tertiary enrollment of United Arab Emirates in 2025?

The tertiary enrollment of United Arab Emirates in 2025 was 66.11%. This ranks 56th in the world.

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