Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Dubai, UAE metro area from 1950 to 2025.

The statistic shows the total population of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 2020 to 2030. In 2023, approximately 10.68 million inhabitants lived in the UAE. Population of the United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates (UAE) have undergone extreme demographic changes over the past decade. With the increasing developments, tourism and global recognition of cities in the UAE like Abu Dhabi and Dubai, it is to no surprise that the total population has grown by about 6 million people over the past decade. However, the majority of the total population of the UAE are expatriates. Any expatriate having lived in the UAE for a minimum of 20 years can apply for a citizenship, consequently, the growing total population is mainly due to the growing number of expatriates who become citizens and the high number of immigrants which gives the UAE the world’s highest net migration rate. This becomes evident when looking at the fertility rate, the average rate of children born per fertile woman in a year in the UAE, which has been steadily declining over the last decade. Life expectancy, however, has been increasing steadily over the same time span. It is interesting to note that, despite this increase, total population of the UAE consists mainly of people between the ages of 15 to 64, another fact pointing towards expatriates and immigrants contributing to the increasing numbers.

Total current population for UAE in 2025 is 9,665,319, a 0.77% increase from 2024.

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<li>Total population for UAE in 2024 was <strong>9,591,853</strong>, a <strong>8.51% decline</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Total population for UAE in 2023 was <strong>10,483,751</strong>, a <strong>4.06% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Total population for UAE in 2022 was <strong>10,074,977</strong>, a <strong>5.22% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
</ul>Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

Rural population (% of total population) in United Arab Emirates was reported at 12.22 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United Arab Emirates - Rural population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Population density (people per sq. km of land area) in United Arab Emirates was reported at 142 sq. Km in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United Arab Emirates - Population density (people per sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in United Arab Emirates was reported at 1.6956 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United Arab Emirates - Population ages 65 and above (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Historical chart and dataset showing UAE birth rate by year from 1950 to 2025.

As of the third quarter of 2025, mobile phones emerged as the most popular means of accessing the internet in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with around 25 percent more users preferring them over laptops or desktops. Recently, virtual reality has become more accessible and is currently used by roughly 8.6 of those surveyed. Connected UAE presents new opportunities Close to 100 percent of residents in the UAE have internet and mobile broadband access. The country boasts an advanced fiber-optic and telecommunications network with reliable and fast internet speeds. Residents in the country are avid users of social media. YouTube and Meta-owned companies topped the UAE’s list of social media platforms with the most users . This highly connected population has enticed companies to increase their influencer marketing budget to engage with potential customers and increase brand awareness. However, this is still a fairly new form of advertising for many marketing executives, with many underscoring the challenges that come with influencer marketing in a 2023 survey. Emphasis on digital technology The UAE has been at the forefront of adopting modern technologies. This ranges from e-governance, healthcare, and education to finance and other sectors. Its’ Smart Cities initiative has made public services in cities like Abu Dhabi and Dubai more digitally connected to increase urban living standards. Healthcare has also benefited from the strong digital infrastructure, allowing residents to make appointments, communicate with physicians, or even access medical records via an online portal or mobile application. Apart from public services, the government has invested heavily in technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, blockchain, and e-mobility, all of which require a robust telecommunications backbone. To this end, the government has rolled out a wide range of incentives for companies and businesses to set up shop in the country, placing the UAE among the leaders in the MENA region by number of tech startups.

Historical chart and dataset showing UAE immigration statistics by year from 1960 to 2015.

UAE Infrastructure Market size was valued at USD 22.50 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 36.70 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2024 to 2031.

UAE Infrastructure Market Dynamics

The key market dynamics that are shaping the UAE Infrastructure Market include:

Key Market Drivers:

Government Investment in Mega Projects: The UAE government continues to invest heavily in infrastructure projects to diversify its economy and support long-term growth. Projects like the Dubai Expo 2020, now extending into 2023, and the development of the UAE’s rail network (with a projected cost of USD 11 billion) are key indicators of strong government backing in infrastructure development. Urbanization and Population Growth: The UAE is experiencing rapid urbanization, with the population in Dubai alone expected to exceed 3.5 million by 2025. This increasing population demands better infrastructure, including housing, transportation, and utilities.

The number of cars in operation per 1,000 people in the United Arab Emirates was forecast to continuously increase between 2023 and 2028 by in total 22.2 cars (+8.19 percent). The number of cars is estimated to amount to 293.22 cars in 2028.Cars in this context do not take into account vans or trucks.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to 150 countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).Find more key insights for the number of cars in operation per 1,000 people in countries like Qatar and Iran.

The gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in the United Arab Emirates was estimated at about 48.83 thousand U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the GDP per capita rose by approximately 7.52 thousand U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The GDP per capita will steadily rise by around 15.40 thousand U.S. dollars over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the gross domestic product per capita at current prices. Thereby, the gross domestic product was first converted from national currency to U.S. dollars at current exchange rates and then divided by the total population. The gross domestic product is a measure of a country's productivity. It refers to the total value of goods and service produced during a given time period (here a year).

The number of international tourist arrivals in the United Arab Emirates was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 17.3 million arrivals (+63.32 percent). After the ninth consecutive increasing year, the arrivals is estimated to reach 44.66 million arrivals and therefore a new peak in 2029. Depicted is the number of inbound international tourists. According to World Bank this refers to tourists travelling to a country which is not their usual residence, whereby the main purpose is not work related and the planned visitation period does not exceed 12 months. The forecast has been adjusted for the expected impact of COVID-19.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in more than 150 countries and regions worldwide. All input data are sourced from international institutions, national statistical offices, and trade associations. All data has been are processed to generate comparable datasets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).Find more key insights for the number of international tourist arrivals in countries like Kuwait and Qatar.

Historical chart and dataset showing UAE crime rate per 100K population by year from 2010 to 2021.

A população total nos Emirados Árabes Unidos foi estimada em 9,4 milhões de pessoas em 2022, de acordo com os últimos dados do censo e projeções da Trading Economics. Valores atuais, dados históricos, previsões, estatísticas, gráficos e calendário econômico - Emirados Árabes Unidos - População.

UAE GDP per capita for 2023 was $49,041, a 1.72% decline from 2022.

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<li>UAE GDP per capita for 2022 was <strong>$49,899</strong>, a <strong>15.08% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>UAE GDP per capita for 2021 was <strong>$43,360</strong>, a <strong>16.64% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>UAE GDP per capita for 2020 was <strong>$37,174</strong>, a <strong>15.99% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars.

Labor force, total in United Arab Emirates was reported at 7076637 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United Arab Emirates - Labor force, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Die Gesamtbevölkerung in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten hat im Jahr 2023 geschätzt rund 10,6 Millionen Einwohner:innen betragen. Für das Jahr 2024 wird die Gesamtbevölkerung in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten auf rund 11,0 Millionen Einwohner:innen prognostiziert.Verglichen mit der frühesten hier dargestellten Aufzeichnung aus dem Jahr 1950 ist dies ein gesamtheitlicher Anstieg um geschätzt rund 11,0 Millionen Einwohner:innen. Der Werteverlauf von 1950 bis 2024 zeigt weiterhin dass dieser Anstieg kontinuierlich geschah.Laut Prognosen soll die Gesamtbevölkerung bis 2050 kontinuierlich steigen und im Jahr 2050 geschätzt rund 15,4 Millionen Einwohner:innen betragen, was einen gesamtheitlichen Anstieg um geschätzt rund 4,3 Millionen Einwohner:innen seit 2024 bedeuten würde.Hier können Sie weitere Einblicke bezüglich der Gesamtbevölkerung in Burundi und Litauen finden.Die Statistik zeigt die Gesamtbevölkerung in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten von 1950 bis 2023 und Prognosen bis zum Jahr 2050.

Natürliche Bevölkerungsentwicklung oder Migration?

Grundsätzlich kann bei der Bevölkerungsentwicklung zwischen dem natürlichen Bevölkerungswachstum und der Zuwachsrate (allgemeines Bevölkerungswachstum) unterschieden werden:

natürliches Bevölkerungswachstum

Das natürliche Bevölkerungswachstum ergibt sich aus der Verrechnung von Geburten und Todesfällen.

Zuwachsrate

Bei der Zuwachsrate wird das natürliche Bevölkerungswachstum mit dem Migrationssaldo, also dem Saldo aus Immigration (Einwanderung) und Emigration (Auswanderung) verrechnet.

Zusammenhang

Industrieländer benötigen im Allgemeinen eine Geburtenrate (Fertilitätsrate) von durchschnittlich 2,1 Kindern je Frau, um den Bestand der Population konstant zu halten (Bestandserhaltungsniveau). Für ein positives Bevölkerungswachstum wird dementsprechend eine höhere Geburtenrate oder ein positiver Migrationssaldo benötigt.