Riyadh:The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) has published its 2026 report on early childhood development, revealing that 85.3% of children aged 24 to 59 months in Saudi Arabia are progressing well in health, learning, and psychosocial well-being. This includes 86.2% of females and 84.4% of males in this age group.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the Early Childhood Development Index (ECDI2030) also indicates that 89.6% of children aged 36 to 59 months are in a positive home environment conducive to learning. The report specifies that 91.0% of females and 88.3% of males are in such environments.
The report further highlights that 72.9% of children under five interacted with two or more types of toys or play materials within three days prior to the survey. In terms of education, the participation rate in organized learning for five-year-old children stands at 74.8%, with a breakdown of 77.1% for females and 72.6% for males.
Additionally, the data shows that 17.6% of children aged 36 to 59 months are enrolled in early childhood education programs, comprising 18.6% of females and 16.7% of males.