The statistic shows the total population of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 2019 to 2029. 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.

The total population in the United Arab Emirates was estimated at 9.4 million people in 2022, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - United Arab Emirates Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This statistic shows the degree of urbanization in the Mashriq countries in 2023. The Mashriq, also Mashreq, is the region encompassing the eastern part of the Arab World, comprising the countries Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Urbanization is defined as the share of urban population in the total population. In 2023, 92.02 percent of the total population of Jordan lived in urban areas.

United Arab Emirates AE: Population: Growth data was reported at 1.398 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.252 % for 2016. United Arab Emirates AE: Population: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 5.936 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.695 % in 1973 and a record low of 0.715 % in 2014. United Arab Emirates AE: Population: Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Arab Emirates – Table AE.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; Derived from total population. Population source: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision, (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average;

The statistic shows the trade balance of goods (exports minus imports of goods) in the Mashriq countries in 2023. The Mashriq, also Mashreq, is the region encompassing the eastern part of the Arab World, comprising the countries Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. A positive value means a trade surplus, a negative trade balance means a trade deficit. In 2023, the trade surplus of goods in Saudi Arabia amounted to about 111.23 billion U.S. dollars.

Key information about United Arab Emirates population

• The United Arab Emirates population reached 10.7 million people in Dec 2023, compared with the previously reported figure of 10.3 million people in Dec 2022
• The data reached an all-time high of 10.7 million people in Dec 2023 and a record low of 0.1 million people in Dec 1951

• In the latest reports, United Arab Emirates Unemployment Rate dropped to 2.9 % in Dec 2022
• Monthly earnings of the United Arab Emirates population was 1,977.4 USD in Dec 2016
• United Arab Emirates Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 82.6 % in Dec 2023

United Arab Emirates AE: Population: Male: Ages 70-74: % of Male Population data was reported at 0.337 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.317 % for 2016. United Arab Emirates AE: Population: Male: Ages 70-74: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 0.276 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.943 % in 1960 and a record low of 0.086 % in 1974. United Arab Emirates AE: Population: Male: Ages 70-74: % of Male Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Arab Emirates – Table AE.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 70 to 74 as a percentage of the total male population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

This statistic shows the life expectancy at birth in the Mashriq countries in 2022. The Mashriq, also Mashreq, is the region encompassing the eastern part of the Arab World, comprising the countries Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. In 2022, the average life expectancy at birth in Lebanon was 74.42 years.

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United Arab Emirates AE: Population: Ages 15-64: % of Total Population data was reported at 81.970 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 81.880 % for 2022. United Arab Emirates AE: Population: Ages 15-64: % of Total Population data is updated yearly, averaging 81.140 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2023, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.970 % in 2023 and a record low of 69.390 % in 1990. United Arab Emirates AE: Population: Ages 15-64: % of Total Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Arab Emirates – Table AE.OECD.GGI: Social: Demography: Non OECD Member: Annual.

UIS: Percentage of population age 25+ with at least completed post-secondary education (ISCED 4 or higher). Total in United Arab Emirates was reported at 55.47 % in 2018, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United Arab Emirates - Percentage of population age 25+ with at least completed post-secondary education (ISCED 4 or higher). Total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

There were 11 460 900 Facebook users in United Arab Emirates in July 2023. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (4 800 000). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 3 300 000.

Urban population growth (annual %) in United Arab Emirates was reported at 4.2464 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United Arab Emirates - Urban population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

Population ages 55-59, female (% of female population) in United Arab Emirates was reported at 3.5314 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United Arab Emirates - Population ages 55-59, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on February of 2025.

UNICEF's country profile for United Arab Emirates, including under-five mortality rates, child health, education and sanitation data.

As of December 2024, the combined share of reach of Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger social media platforms in the United Arab Emirates was highest among men aged between 25 and 34. These three platforms together accounted for 30 percent of the advertising that reached this demographic.

Population ages 45-49, male (% of male population) in United Arab Emirates was reported at 7.3997 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United Arab Emirates - Population ages 45-49, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, male (%) (cumulative) in United Arab Emirates was reported at 94.11 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United Arab Emirates - Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, male (cumulative) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

The urban indicators data available here are analyzed, compiled and published by UN-Habitat’s Global Urban Observatory which supports governments, local authorities and civil society organizations to develop urban indicators, data and statistics. Urban statistics are collected through household surveys and censuses conducted by national statistics authorities. Global Urban Observatory team analyses and compiles urban indicators statistics from surveys and censuses. Additionally, Local urban observatories collect, compile and analyze urban data for national policy development. Population statistics are produced by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, World Urbanization Prospects.

United Arab Emirates AE: Population: Male: Ages 0-4: % of Male Population data was reported at 3.428 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.511 % for 2016. United Arab Emirates AE: Population: Male: Ages 0-4: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 8.773 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.621 % in 1960 and a record low of 3.428 % in 2017. United Arab Emirates AE: Population: Male: Ages 0-4: % of Male Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Arab Emirates – Table AE.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 0 to 4 as a percentage of the total male population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;