United Arab Emirates: Unemployment rate
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The most recent value is 4.2 percent as of Q1 2018, an increase compared to the previous value of 3.9 percent. Historically, the average for the United Arab Emirates from Q1 2014 to Q1 2018 is 4.24 percent. The minimum of 3.1 percent was recorded in Q3 2014, while the maximum of 5.5 percent was reached in Q1 2016.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: United Arab Emirates National Bureau of Statistics
| Recent values | United Arab Emirates: Unemployment rate, percent |
|---|---|
| 2018 Q1 | 4.2 |
| 2017 Q4 | 3.9 |
| 2017 Q3 | 4.1 |
| 2017 Q2 | 3.9 |
| 2017 Q1 | 4.7 |
| 2016 Q4 | 3.4 |
| 2016 Q3 | 4.5 |
| 2016 Q2 | 4.2 |
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Definition: The unemployment rate represents the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force | 6.67 | 2023 | million people |
| Unemployment rate | 2.71 | 2023 | percent |
| Female unemployment | 7.78 | 2023 | percent |
| Male unemployment | 1.55 | 2023 | percent |
| Youth unemployment | 10.65 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force participation | 82.64 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force: percent female | 18.54 | 2023 | percent |
| Female labor force participation | 55.35 | 2023 | percent |
| Male labor force participation | 93.09 | 2023 | percent |
| Self-employment | 4.47 | 2022 | percent |
| Unemployment rate | 4.20 | Q1/2018 | percent |