Population of the official entrance age to secondary general in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Population of the official entrance age to secondary general was 62,831 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
62,831
Change on year
down 5.8%
World rank
103rd
of 220 countries
All-time high
66,710
in 2023
All-time low
1,606
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population of the official entrance age to secondary general in United Arab Emirates, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2025, population of the official entrance age to secondary general in United Arab Emirates stood at 62,831.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.8% on the previous year and up 39.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population of the official entrance age to secondary general in United Arab Emirates peaked at 66,710 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,606, in 1970.
That places United Arab Emirates 103rd out of 220 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population of the official entrance age to secondary general in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,606 | — |
| 1971 | 1,887 | +17.5% |
| 1972 | 2,138 | +13.3% |
| 1973 | 2,339 | +9.4% |
| 1974 | 2,491 | +6.5% |
| 1975 | 2,661 | +6.8% |
| 1976 | 2,888 | +8.5% |
| 1977 | 3,409 | +18.0% |
| 1978 | 3,889 | +14.1% |
| 1979 | 4,333 | +11.4% |
| 1980 | 4,752 | +9.7% |
| 1981 | 5,237 | +10.2% |
| 1982 | 5,857 | +11.8% |
| 1983 | 6,445 | +10.0% |
| 1984 | 7,039 | +9.2% |
| 1985 | 7,665 | +8.9% |
| 1986 | 8,444 | +10.2% |
| 1987 | 9,932 | +17.6% |
| 1988 | 11,303 | +13.8% |
| 1989 | 12,502 | +10.6% |
| 1990 | 13,461 | +7.7% |
| 1991 | 14,262 | +6.0% |
| 1992 | 15,032 | +5.4% |
| 1993 | 15,895 | +5.7% |
| 1994 | 16,907 | +6.4% |
| 1995 | 17,892 | +5.8% |
| 1996 | 18,810 | +5.1% |
| 1997 | 20,230 | +7.5% |
| 1998 | 20,781 | +2.7% |
| 1999 | 20,525 | -1.2% |
| 2000 | 16,922 | -17.6% |
| 2001 | 17,686 | +4.5% |
| 2002 | 19,058 | +7.8% |
| 2003 | 20,680 | +8.5% |
| 2004 | 22,348 | +8.1% |
| 2005 | 23,912 | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 25,911 | +8.4% |
| 2007 | 27,553 | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 31,074 | +12.8% |
| 2009 | 36,134 | +16.3% |
| 2010 | 37,540 | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 38,411 | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 39,907 | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 41,072 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 42,826 | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 45,030 | +5.1% |
| 2016 | 47,676 | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 55,771 | +17.0% |
| 2018 | 57,178 | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 57,969 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 60,123 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 62,190 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 64,958 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | 66,710 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | 66,710 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 62,831 | -5.8% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 62,831 is above the median for high income countries, which is 21,606, 2.9× the median. (79 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 62,831 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 97,268, 65% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,764 | 1,606 | 4,333 | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,918 | 4,752 | 12,502 | 10 |
| 1990s | 17,380 | 13,461 | 20,781 | 10 |
| 2000s | 24,128 | 16,922 | 36,134 | 10 |
| 2010s | 46,338 | 37,540 | 57,969 | 10 |
| 2020s | 63,920 | 60,123 | 66,710 | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
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 population of the official entrance age to secondary general in United Arab Emirates?
- Population of the official entrance age to secondary general in United Arab Emirates was 62,831 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population of the official entrance age to secondary general recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 66,710 in 2023.
- What is the lowest population of the official entrance age to secondary general recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,606 in 1970.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for population of the official entrance age to secondary general?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 103rd out of 220 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population of the official entrance age to secondary general rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.5%. 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 the official entrance age to secondary general education, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release