Male labor participation rate in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Male labor participation rate was 91.55 in 2025. β¬ Flat
Latest (2025)
91.55
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
2nd
of 186 countries
All-time high
92.55
in 2018
All-time low
88.88
in 2020
Years of data
36
1990β2025
Male labor participation rate in United Arab Emirates, 1990β2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for male labor participation rate in United Arab Emirates is 91.55, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, male labor participation rate in United Arab Emirates peaked at 92.55 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 88.88, in 2020.
That places United Arab Emirates 2nd out of 186 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 90.68 | 89.8 | 91.92 | 10 |
| 2000s | 90.87 | 89.62 | 91.98 | 10 |
| 2010s | 91.95 | 91.19 | 92.55 | 10 |
| 2020s | 90.49 | 88.88 | 91.58 | 6 |
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More work & labour data for United Arab Emirates
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.7692 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female, annual growth 1.09 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population, annual growth rate -1.1 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population, annual growth rate 0.7766 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population 12,158 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 1,005 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 11,620 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 14,514 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 26,134 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, per unit of GDP 0 1000 No per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is male labor participation rate in United Arab Emirates?
- Male labor participation rate in United Arab Emirates was 91.55 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest male labor participation rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 92.55 in 2018.
- What is the lowest male labor participation rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 88.88 in 2020.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for male labor participation rate?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 2nd out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is male labor participation rate rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Male labor participation rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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