Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) was 1,436 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1,436 thousands
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
91st
of 233 countries
All-time high
1,457 thousands
in 2023
All-time low
66.07 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 15-24 years in United Arab Emirates, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 1,436 thousands for population aged 15-24 years in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 22.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 15-24 years in United Arab Emirates peaked at 1,457 thousands in 2023 and was at its lowest, 66.07 thousands, in 1970.
That places United Arab Emirates 91st out of 233 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 aged 15-24 years (thousands) in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 66.07 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 81.26 thousands | +23.0% |
| 1972 | 94.65 thousands | +16.5% |
| 1973 | 105.28 thousands | +11.2% |
| 1974 | 112.64 thousands | +7.0% |
| 1975 | 116.62 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1976 | 117.48 thousands | +0.7% |
| 1977 | 144.12 thousands | +22.7% |
| 1978 | 165.61 thousands | +14.9% |
| 1979 | 180.06 thousands | +8.7% |
| 1980 | 186.97 thousands | +3.8% |
| 1981 | 187.44 thousands | +0.2% |
| 1982 | 193.18 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 198.83 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1984 | 202.12 thousands | +1.7% |
| 1985 | 202.13 thousands | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 200.15 thousands | -1.0% |
| 1987 | 230.54 thousands | +15.2% |
| 1988 | 265.88 thousands | +15.3% |
| 1989 | 302.6 thousands | +13.8% |
| 1990 | 337.23 thousands | +11.4% |
| 1991 | 366.45 thousands | +8.7% |
| 1992 | 387.34 thousands | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 398.54 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 400.4 thousands | +0.5% |
| 1995 | 394.85 thousands | -1.4% |
| 1996 | 388.91 thousands | -1.5% |
| 1997 | 470.14 thousands | +20.9% |
| 1998 | 553.65 thousands | +17.8% |
| 1999 | 630.86 thousands | +13.9% |
| 2000 | 696.59 thousands | +10.4% |
| 2001 | 749.59 thousands | +7.6% |
| 2002 | 782.78 thousands | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 793.65 thousands | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 780.81 thousands | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 748.67 thousands | -4.1% |
| 2006 | 704.39 thousands | -5.9% |
| 2007 | 732.68 thousands | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 844.54 thousands | +15.3% |
| 2009 | 921.36 thousands | +9.1% |
| 2010 | 951.77 thousands | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 980.97 thousands | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 1,019 thousands | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 1,061 thousands | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 1,113 thousands | +4.9% |
| 2015 | 1,177 thousands | +5.8% |
| 2016 | 1,239 thousands | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 1,283 thousands | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 1,301 thousands | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 1,316 thousands | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 1,306 thousands | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 1,336 thousands | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 1,405 thousands | +5.2% |
| 2023 | 1,457 thousands | +3.7% |
| 2024 | 1,409 thousands | -3.3% |
| 2025 | 1,436 thousands | +1.9% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 1,436 thousands is above the median for high income countries, which is 295.36 thousands, 4.9× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 1,436 thousands is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,698 thousands, 85% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 118.38 thousands | 66.07 thousands | 180.06 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 216.99 thousands | 186.97 thousands | 302.6 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 432.84 thousands | 337.23 thousands | 630.86 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 775.51 thousands | 696.59 thousands | 921.36 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,144 thousands | 951.77 thousands | 1,316 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,391 thousands | 1,306 thousands | 1,457 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More population data for United Arab Emirates
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.9136 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.9136 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.4807 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 11,450 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.6462 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 1.08 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.9% (2100)
- Population density 367.99 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.66 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 15-24 years in United Arab Emirates?
- Population aged 15-24 years in United Arab Emirates was 1,436 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 15-24 years recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 1,457 thousands in 2023.
- What is the lowest population aged 15-24 years recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 66.07 thousands in 1970.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for population aged 15-24 years?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 91st out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 15-24 years rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.0%. 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 aged 15-24 years (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release