Is Saudi Arabia's Preprimary education, duration (years) rising or falling?

Saudi Arabia's Preprimary education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.

How does Saudi Arabia rank globally on Preprimary education, duration (years)?

In 2025, Saudi Arabia ranked #99 out of 202 countries reporting Preprimary education, duration (years).

How does Saudi Arabia's Preprimary education, duration (years) compare to the world average?

The global average for Preprimary education, duration (years) in 2025 was 4.07, so Saudi Arabia is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #8 of 23.

Saudi Arabia: Preprimary education, duration (years)

Name: Saudi Arabia: Preprimary education, duration (years)
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In 2025, Saudi Arabia's Preprimary education, duration (years) was 4.00.

That's up 0.0% from 2024, the highest value since 2024.

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 4.07 . Saudi Arabia ranks #99 globally out of 202 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #8 of 23.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRE.DURS) • Data as of 2025

Trend (2013–2025)

Highlights

Peak: 4.00; 2013
Trough: 4.00; 2013
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Preprimary education, duration (years)
2025	4.0000
2024	4.0000
2023	4.0000
2022	4.0000
2021	4.0000
2020	4.0000
2019	4.0000
2018	4.0000
2017	4.0000
2016	4.0000

About Preprimary education, duration (years)

Preprimary duration refers to the number of grades (years) in preprimary school.

Indicator code: SE.PRE.DURS • Category: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Saudi Arabia's Preprimary education, duration (years) in 2025?: In 2025, Saudi Arabia's Preprimary education, duration (years) was 4.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Saudi Arabia's Preprimary education, duration (years) rising or falling?: Saudi Arabia's Preprimary education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Saudi Arabia rank globally on Preprimary education, duration (years)?: In 2025, Saudi Arabia ranked #99 out of 202 countries reporting Preprimary education, duration (years).
How does Saudi Arabia's Preprimary education, duration (years) compare to the world average?: The global average for Preprimary education, duration (years) in 2025 was 4.07, so Saudi Arabia is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #8 of 23.
What is Preprimary education, duration (years) and how is it measured?: Preprimary duration refers to the number of grades (years) in preprimary school.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRE.DURS), CC BY 4.0.