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GENERATIONAL INSIGHTS

Generational Shift Trends

Gen Z, Millennials, and Gen Alpha dynamics in the UAE - values, employment, identity, and digital behaviors

Youth Unemployment 2025

6.45%

35.4% from last period

Gen Z Snapchat Daily

90%+

UAE Wellbeing Score

70%

12.9% from last period

Gen Alpha Brand Attentive

87%

Generational Shift Overview

Comprehensive view of generational dynamics in the UAE

Youth Unemployment Historical Trend

UAE youth unemployment rate 1995-2025 (declining from 13.48% peak in 2020)

Generational Adoption Rates

Digital adoption and engagement by generation

Sentiment Distribution

Overall sentiment across generational topics

Key Employment KPIs

Critical workforce and employment indicators

Youth Unemployment 2025

6.45%

Decreasing

Critical

Youth Unemployment Peak 2020

13.48%

Historical

Critical

Youth as % of Workforce

50%

Static

Critical

Emiratis in Private Sector

152,000+

+33% H1 2025

Critical

Companies with Emiratis

29,000

As of Jun 2025

Critical

Emiratization Target 2026

10%

Target

Critical

Female Youth Unemployment

12.1%

Est 2024

Critical

Male Youth Unemployment

4.1%

Est 2024

High