Engaged Society Score in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Engaged Society Score was -0.325 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Engaged Society Score in United Arab Emirates, 1971–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for engaged society score in United Arab Emirates is -0.325, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 40.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, engaged society score in United Arab Emirates peaked at -0.184 in 1978 and was at its lowest, -0.744, in 2018.
That places United Arab Emirates 139th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Engaged Society Score in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -0.525 | — |
| 1972 | -0.525 | -0.0% |
| 1973 | -0.525 | -0.0% |
| 1974 | -0.525 | -0.0% |
| 1975 | -0.525 | -0.0% |
| 1976 | -0.525 | -0.0% |
| 1977 | -0.525 | -0.0% |
| 1978 | -0.184 | -65.0% |
| 1979 | -0.184 | -0.0% |
| 1980 | -0.184 | -0.0% |
| 1981 | -0.184 | -0.0% |
| 1982 | -0.184 | -0.0% |
| 1983 | -0.184 | -0.0% |
| 1984 | -0.184 | -0.0% |
| 1985 | -0.184 | -0.0% |
| 1986 | -0.184 | -0.0% |
| 1987 | -0.184 | -0.0% |
| 1988 | -0.184 | -0.0% |
| 1989 | -0.184 | -0.0% |
| 1990 | -0.184 | -0.0% |
| 1991 | -0.184 | -0.0% |
| 1992 | -0.184 | -0.0% |
| 1993 | -0.184 | -0.0% |
| 1994 | -0.184 | -0.0% |
| 1995 | -0.184 | -0.0% |
| 1996 | -0.184 | -0.0% |
| 1997 | -0.184 | -0.0% |
| 1998 | -0.184 | -0.0% |
| 1999 | -0.184 | -0.0% |
| 2000 | -0.184 | -0.0% |
| 2001 | -0.184 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | -0.184 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | -0.184 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | -0.452 | +145.7% |
| 2005 | -0.452 | -0.0% |
| 2006 | -0.452 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | -0.452 | -0.0% |
| 2008 | -0.232 | -48.7% |
| 2009 | -0.232 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | -0.232 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | -0.232 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | -0.232 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | -0.232 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | -0.232 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | -0.232 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | -0.232 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | -0.232 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | -0.744 | +220.7% |
| 2019 | -0.744 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | -0.325 | -56.3% |
| 2021 | -0.325 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | -0.325 | -0.0% |
| 2023 | -0.325 | -0.0% |
| 2024 | -0.325 | -0.0% |
| 2025 | -0.325 | -0.0% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's -0.325 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.67. (55 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's -0.325 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.209. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -0.4492 | -0.525 | -0.184 | 9 |
| 1980s | -0.184 | -0.184 | -0.184 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.184 | -0.184 | -0.184 | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.3008 | -0.452 | -0.184 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.3344 | -0.744 | -0.232 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.325 | -0.325 | -0.325 | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More reference data data for United Arab Emirates
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0407 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4839 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.6291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1364 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0486 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0008 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is engaged society score in United Arab Emirates?
- Engaged society score in United Arab Emirates was -0.325 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest engaged society score recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was -0.184 in 1978.
- What is the lowest engaged society score recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.744 in 2018.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for engaged society score?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 139th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is engaged society score rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Engaged Society Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which ordinary people independently discuss important policy changes among themselves, in the media, in associations or neighborhoods, or in the streets.