Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes was 1,402 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in United Arab Emirates, 1978–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in United Arab Emirates stood at 1,402.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 95.5% on the previous year and down 81.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in United Arab Emirates peaked at 80,117 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 717, in 2023.
United Arab Emirates ranks 154th of 184 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 21,622 | — |
| 1980 | 18,771 | -13.2% |
| 1998 | 80,117 | +326.8% |
| 2018 | 7,508 | -90.6% |
| 2019 | 5,044 | -32.8% |
| 2020 | 4,725 | -6.3% |
| 2021 | 4,784 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 10,030 | +109.7% |
| 2023 | 717 | -92.9% |
| 2024 | 1,402 | +95.5% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 1,402 is below the median for high income countries, which is 10,070, 14% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 1,402 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 81,308, 2% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21,622 | 21,622 | 21,622 | 1 |
| 1980s | 18,771 | 18,771 | 18,771 | 1 |
| 1990s | 80,117 | 80,117 | 80,117 | 1 |
| 2010s | 6,276 | 5,044 | 7,508 | 2 |
| 2020s | 4,332 | 717 | 10,030 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 151 Macau, China 1,688 compare
- 152 Seychelles 1,521 compare
- 153 Grenada 1,484 compare
- 155 Kiribati 1,264 compare
- 156 Saint Lucia 1,099 compare
- 157 Albania 1,062 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 youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in United Arab Emirates?
- Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in United Arab Emirates was 1,402 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 80,117 in 1998.
- What is the lowest out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 717 in 2023.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 154th out of 184 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 81.3%. 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 youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release