Female labor force by age in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Female labor force by age was 6,457 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force by age in United Arab Emirates, 1990–2024
Source: International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2024, female labor force by age in United Arab Emirates stood at 6,457 people. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.5% on the previous year and up 138.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force by age in United Arab Emirates peaked at 6,457 people in 2024 and was at its lowest, 222 people, in 1990.
United Arab Emirates ranks 148th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 292.9 people | 222 people | 426 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 903.6 people | 486 people | 1,442 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,726 people | 1,197 people | 4,908 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,536 people | 1,992 people | 6,457 people | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 145 Bhutan 7,022 people compare
- 146 Algeria 6,975 people compare
- 147 Cyprus 6,628 people compare
- 149 Yemen, Rep. 6,251 people compare
- 150 Montenegro 5,759 people compare
- 151 Afghanistan 5,404 people compare
More work & labour data for United Arab Emirates
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Criminal sanctions or compensation for workplace sexual harassment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 54.3% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) 92.3% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-6 79.6% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) 47.3% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 53.0% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 91.5% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) 26.7% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force by age in United Arab Emirates?
- Female labor force by age in United Arab Emirates was 6,457 people in 2024, according to International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest female labor force by age recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 6,457 people in 2024.
- What is the lowest female labor force by age recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 222 people in 1990.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for female labor force by age?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 148th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is female labor force by age rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 138.4%. 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 (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Female labor force by age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Working-age population who are economically active (employed or unemployed).