Unemployment in UAE
The unemployment rate in the UAE averaged 2% in the decade to 2024, above the 2% average for Middle East & North Africa. The unemployment rate in the UAE was 2.1% in 2024. For more information on unemployment, visit our dedicated page
UAE Unemployment Chart
Note: This chart displays Unemployment Rate for UAE from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
UAE Unemployment Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment (% of active population, aop) | 4.3 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 2.2 | 2.1 |
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