Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both was 1,456 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in United Arab Emirates, 1978–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in United Arab Emirates stood at 1,456.
The figure is up 98.6% on the previous year and down 89.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in United Arab Emirates peaked at 122,532 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 733, in 2023.
That places United Arab Emirates 155th out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 30,060 | — |
| 1980 | 27,577 | -8.3% |
| 1998 | 122,532 | +344.3% |
| 2018 | 13,412 | -89.1% |
| 2019 | 6,053 | -54.9% |
| 2020 | 5,300 | -12.4% |
| 2021 | 12,913 | +143.7% |
| 2022 | 24,666 | +91.0% |
| 2023 | 733 | -97.0% |
| 2024 | 1,456 | +98.6% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 1,456 is below the median for high income countries, which is 13,228, 11% of the median. (69 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 1,456 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 107,745, 1% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 30,060 | 30,060 | 30,060 | 1 |
| 1980s | 27,577 | 27,577 | 27,577 | 1 |
| 1990s | 122,532 | 122,532 | 122,532 | 1 |
| 2010s | 9,732 | 6,053 | 13,412 | 2 |
| 2020s | 9,014 | 733 | 24,666 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 152 Kiribati 1,802 compare
- 153 Seychelles 1,717 compare
- 154 Albania 1,568 compare
- 156 Marshall Islands 1,302 compare
- 157 San Marino 1,103 compare
- 158 Ireland 987 compare
More education data for United Arab Emirates
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 106,178 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 305 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 119,159 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 125,307 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 894,302 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 586,477 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.74 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0534 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in United Arab Emirates?
- Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in United Arab Emirates was 1,456 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 122,532 in 1998.
- What is the lowest out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 733 in 2023.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 155th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 89.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release