Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) was 10,240 in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in United Arab Emirates, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in United Arab Emirates stood at 10,240. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and up 29.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in United Arab Emirates peaked at 10,240 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 1,337, in 1990.
United Arab Emirates ranks 77th of 188 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.
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,337 | — |
| 1991 | 1,428 | +6.8% |
| 1992 | 1,520 | +6.5% |
| 1993 | 1,614 | +6.1% |
| 1994 | 1,707 | +5.8% |
| 1995 | 1,803 | +5.6% |
| 1996 | 1,944 | +7.8% |
| 1997 | 2,134 | +9.8% |
| 1998 | 2,337 | +9.5% |
| 1999 | 2,548 | +9.1% |
| 2000 | 2,766 | +8.5% |
| 2001 | 2,987 | +8.0% |
| 2002 | 3,209 | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 3,427 | +6.8% |
| 2004 | 3,639 | +6.2% |
| 2005 | 3,849 | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 4,147 | +7.7% |
| 2007 | 4,669 | +12.6% |
| 2008 | 5,240 | +12.2% |
| 2009 | 5,576 | +6.4% |
| 2010 | 5,768 | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 5,989 | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 6,238 | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 6,514 | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 6,850 | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 7,215 | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 7,513 | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 7,686 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 7,785 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 7,816 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 7,882 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 8,173 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 8,555 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 8,903 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 9,251 | +3.9% |
| 2025 | 9,533 | +3.1% |
| 2026 | 9,733 | +2.1% |
| 2027 | 9,888 | +1.6% |
| 2028 | 10,020 | +1.3% |
| 2029 | 10,136 | +1.2% |
| 2030 | 10,240 | +1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,837 | 1,337 | 2,548 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,951 | 2,766 | 5,576 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,937 | 5,768 | 7,816 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,207 | 7,882 | 10,136 | 10 |
| 2030s | 10,240 | 10,240 | 10,240 | 1 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More gender data for United Arab Emirates
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 1,950 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.65 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 10,240 (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 56,966 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 58,160 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 58,600 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 57,914 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 59,805 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 58,770 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 61,571 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is working-age population (un estimates and projections) in United Arab Emirates?
- Working-age population (un estimates and projections) in United Arab Emirates was 10,240 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 10,240 in 2030.
- What is the lowest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,337 in 1990.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 77th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is working-age population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. The working-age population is commonly defined as persons aged 15 years and older. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.