Population of compulsory school age, female in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Population of compulsory school age, female was 677,594 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population of compulsory school age, female in United Arab Emirates, 1999–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population of compulsory school age, female in United Arab Emirates is 677,594, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 3.5% on the previous year and up 28.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population of compulsory school age, female in United Arab Emirates peaked at 702,084 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 111,845, in 2000.
United Arab Emirates ranks 93rd of 197 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population of compulsory school age, female in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 117,888 | — |
| 2000 | 111,845 | -5.1% |
| 2001 | 116,094 | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 122,493 | +5.5% |
| 2003 | 132,041 | +7.8% |
| 2004 | 142,848 | +8.2% |
| 2005 | 154,924 | +8.5% |
| 2006 | 166,876 | +7.7% |
| 2007 | 187,762 | +12.5% |
| 2008 | 216,795 | +15.5% |
| 2009 | 233,919 | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 242,646 | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 254,228 | +4.8% |
| 2012 | 455,331 | +79.1% |
| 2013 | 476,036 | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 501,151 | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 528,204 | +5.4% |
| 2016 | 593,078 | +12.3% |
| 2017 | 626,187 | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 633,270 | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 642,119 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 632,836 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 643,364 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 667,965 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 695,352 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 702,084 | +1.0% |
| 2025 | 677,594 | -3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 117,888 | 117,888 | 117,888 | 1 |
| 2000s | 158,560 | 111,845 | 233,919 | 10 |
| 2010s | 495,225 | 242,646 | 642,119 | 10 |
| 2020s | 669,866 | 632,836 | 702,084 | 6 |
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More education data for United Arab Emirates
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 292,776 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 5.23 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0266 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 293,701 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 6.25 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0267 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 894,302 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 3.95 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 39,735 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 6.27 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population of compulsory school age, female in United Arab Emirates?
- Population of compulsory school age, female in United Arab Emirates was 677,594 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population of compulsory school age, female recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 702,084 in 2024.
- What is the lowest population of compulsory school age, female recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 111,845 in 2000.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for population of compulsory school age, female?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 93rd out of 197 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population of compulsory school age, female rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.3%. 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 Population of compulsory school age, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release