The number of female citizens in Abu Dhabi has doubled 53 times from 1960 to 2018, the number of female citizens doubled 60 times, while the number of male citizens doubled 48 times.
The UAE's population growth rate was 7.3% between 1960 and 2018, and is one of the highest in the world, according to the report.
He pointed out that Emirati women made up 49% of the national population in Abu Dhabi in 2018.He pointed out that the percentage of increase in female citizens is higher compared to the increase of male citizens, where the ratio decreased from 128 males per 100 females in 1960 to 103.9 males per 100 females in 2018.
The Center revealed that 37.2% of UAE nationals are under 15 years of age, compared to 50% until 1985, reflecting an increase in their percentage in the age group between 15 and 64 years, which is the category of work and giving. While the percentage of women over 65 years old is about 2.4%.
The report pointed out that despite the steady increase in the number of registered marriages for Emirati women, they remained lower than those registered for Emirati men, reflecting the phenomenon of marrying a non-citizen citizen. Last, compared to 3028 contracts for Emirati women.
According to the report, life expectancy has increased to 81.4 for female citizens, as a result of the Emirate's healthy progress and a significant reduction in mortality.
The demand for teaching
The number of female teachers in public and private schools reached 3994 in the academic year 2017/2018, according to the report of the Statistics Center in Abu Dhabi.
According to the report, as a result of unremitting efforts and interest in education, the literacy rate among Abu Dhabi citizens aged 10 years and over has increased, with literacy rates reaching 92.8% in 2018, compared to 88.5% in 2005.
The illiteracy rate among women fell to 7.2% in 2018, compared to 89.8% in 1970.