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Saudi Arabia: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Saudi Arabia's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 103.98.

That's up 1.8% from 2022, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 103.81 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2007–2024)

Saudi Arabia School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
129.35
Trough
99.38
5-year change
+1.2%
+0.2% / yr
10-year change
+3.2%
+0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
103.9845
102.1390
100.8956
103.1519
102.7375
105.8019
106.3815
103.4207
101.5948
100.7678

About School enrollment, primary (% gross)

Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.

Indicator code: SE.PRM.ENRRCategory: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Saudi Arabia's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024?
In 2024, Saudi Arabia's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 103.98, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Saudi Arabia's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Saudi Arabia's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rose 1.8% from 2022 to 2024.
How does Saudi Arabia's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024 was 103.81, so Saudi Arabia is above the world average.
What is School enrollment, primary (% gross) and how is it measured?
Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR), CC BY 4.0.