UAE K-12 Education Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The k-12 education market in the UAE is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 83,630.9 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 13.5% is expected of the UAE k-12 education market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$34,534.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$83,630.9
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
13.5%
Report Coverage
UAE

UAE k-12 education market highlights

  • The UAE k-12 education market generated a revenue of USD 34,534.2 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 83,630.9 million by 2030.
  • The UAE market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.5% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, high school (9-12) was the largest revenue generating application in 2023.
  • Middle School (6-8) is the most lucrative application segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


K-12 education market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 34,534.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 83,630.9 million
Growth rate13.5% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentHigh school (9-12)
Fastest growing segmentMiddle School (6-8)
Historical data2017 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationElementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, UAE accounted for 1.4% of the global k-12 education market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia k-12 education market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 48,828.0 million by 2030.

High school (9-12) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 47.87% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the UAE k-12 education market based on elementary school (k-5), middle school (6-8), high school (9-12) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.


The UAE has a diverse and growing population, especially in major cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The increasing number of school-age children, both expatriate and native, fuels the demand for K-12 education. The country’s population diversity also drives the need for schools offering various international curricula.

The UAE government provides substantial support for the education of Emirati nationals, including free public education and scholarships for private schools. Efforts to enhance the quality of education for nationals, especially in STEM and bilingual education, are driving the market.

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