Population of compulsory school age, male in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Population of compulsory school age, male was 692,863 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population of compulsory school age, male in United Arab Emirates, 1999–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population of compulsory school age, male in United Arab Emirates is 692,863, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 3.3% on the previous year and up 38.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population of compulsory school age, male in United Arab Emirates peaked at 716,380 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 111,991, in 2001.
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, male in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 146,127 | — |
| 2000 | 116,240 | -20.5% |
| 2001 | 111,991 | -3.7% |
| 2002 | 118,082 | +5.4% |
| 2003 | 122,436 | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 133,157 | +8.8% |
| 2005 | 142,808 | +7.2% |
| 2006 | 157,916 | +10.6% |
| 2007 | 160,669 | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 181,777 | +13.1% |
| 2009 | 228,648 | +25.8% |
| 2010 | 239,900 | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 244,433 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 453,083 | +85.4% |
| 2013 | 464,246 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 473,423 | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 502,122 | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 492,707 | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 618,474 | +25.5% |
| 2018 | 640,890 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 642,171 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 669,810 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | 627,189 | -6.4% |
| 2022 | 636,646 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 670,485 | +5.3% |
| 2024 | 716,380 | +6.8% |
| 2025 | 692,863 | -3.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 146,127 | 146,127 | 146,127 | 1 |
| 2000s | 147,372 | 111,991 | 228,648 | 10 |
| 2010s | 477,145 | 239,900 | 642,171 | 10 |
| 2020s | 668,896 | 627,189 | 716,380 | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 90 Azerbaijan 757,341 compare
- 91 Haiti 739,060 compare
- 92 Lao People's Democratic Republic 712,597 compare
- 94 Palestine, State of 692,569 compare
- 95 Libya 645,147 compare
- 96 Sweden 643,935 compare
More education data for United Arab Emirates
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 586,477 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 5.74 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population of compulsory school age, male in United Arab Emirates?
- Population of compulsory school age, male in United Arab Emirates was 692,863 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population of compulsory school age, male recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 716,380 in 2024.
- What is the lowest population of compulsory school age, male recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 111,991 in 2001.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for population of compulsory school age, male?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 93rd out of 197 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population of compulsory school age, male rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.0%. 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, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release