Over 85% of Saudi children show healthy growth in key areas: GASTAT
GASTAT’s 2026 report highlights improvements in child development and care, with more positive home environments and increased educational participation.
Key Takeaways
AIThe General Authority for Statistics has released a report highlighting key indicators of early childhood development and child well-being in Saudi Arabia for 2026, with a focus on family care and the healthy and educational growth of children across various age groups.
According to the report, 85.3% of children aged 24 to 59 months are on track in their development in the areas of health, learning, and psychosocial well-being.
Regarding the home environment, the report found that 89.6% of children aged 36 to 59 months live in a positive and stimulating home environment for learning, while 17.6% of children in the same age group are enrolled in early childhood education programs.
The report also noted that the rate of participation in organized learning one year before official entry into primary education for children under five reached 74.8%.
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The report further indicated that 72.9% of children under five play with two or more types of toys, while only 32.3% of these children have one or two children's books at home, reflecting the availability of reading materials in the home environment for this age group.