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Over 99% of Saudi children aged 14-16 finished primary school education<\/strong>, supported by parent involvement as well as student positive attitude and satisfaction, according to a Gastat\u2019s Education and Training Statistics 2024 report (pdf)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Beyond high school:<\/strong> Those aged 15\u201324 achieved a literacy rate of 99.8%, while some 65% obtained formal or informal education or training, said a separate report (pdf)<\/a> by Gastat. STEM fields led among university graduates, accounting for 28.94% of majors, followed by health-related and other disciplines, with the average number of schooling years standing at 12.28.<\/p>\n

Among the broader working-age population (15 and above)<\/strong>, over 29% participated in education or training programs. However, engagement among the youth almost doubled that of adults. Individuals with higher education were the most active learners, reporting a 77.06% engagement rate in skill development.<\/p>\n

The majority of the training programs were provided at the workplace<\/strong>, with some 54.63% of trainees registering in employer-sponsored programs. Some 20% of trainees registered for programs offered by higher education institutions, and another 9.38% received instruction at voluntary organizations.<\/p>\n

Online learning remains competitive:<\/strong> Virtual and in-person remain the preferred modes of learning, accounting for some 38% each. However, women showed a greater preference for virtual and hybrid learning than men. The diverse offerings reflect a growing flexibility in adult learning environments and caters to an in-kind demand across the Kingdom.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead: <\/strong>A reported 60.45% of the population aged 15 and older expressed interest in joining a learning activity in the next three years. Slightly more men (61.02%) than women (59.39%) reported such intentions; however, the high desire for continued learning indicates a widespread cultural shift.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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