South Asia (IDA & IBRD) vs United Arab Emirates: Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+)
South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
77.1%
in 2025
United Arab Emirates
91.8%
in 2024
South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank
3rd
United Arab Emirates rank
2nd
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) over time
- South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
- United Arab Emirates
How they compare
United Arab Emirates currently reports 91.8% against 77.1% in South Asia (IDA & IBRD), a difference of 14.7%.
That makes United Arab Emirates's figure about 1.2 times South Asia (IDA & IBRD)'s.
Across all 8 years both countries report, United Arab Emirates has been ahead every year.
South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 3rd and United Arab Emirates ranks 2nd of 24 groups.
United Arab Emirates has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) | United Arab Emirates | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 82.6% | 92.7% | 10.1% | United Arab Emirates |
| 2010s | 74.2% | 92.6% | 18.4% | United Arab Emirates |
| 2020s | 76.0% | 90.3% | 14.2% | United Arab Emirates |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+), South Asia (IDA & IBRD) or United Arab Emirates?
- United Arab Emirates, at 91.8% against 77.1% in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) between South Asia (IDA & IBRD) and United Arab Emirates?
- 14.7%, with United Arab Emirates ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Asia (IDA & IBRD) and United Arab Emirates?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do South Asia (IDA & IBRD) and United Arab Emirates rank globally for labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+)?
- South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 3rd and United Arab Emirates ranks 2nd of 24 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.