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.

As of September, 30th 2023, people aged between 15 and 64 years constituted the overwhelming majority of the population in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, at roughly **** million. Children up to the age of ******** had the second highest number of inhabitants, accounting for approximately *** thousand people.

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.

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As of September, 30th 2023, roughly half of the population in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, at 50.1 percent, had never previously married. Nearly an equal share of the population was married, at 48.3 percent. The remaining 1.5 percent of the population comprised of widows or individuals who had been divorced.

Historical dataset showing UAE population growth rate by year from 1961 to 2023.

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For 2025, the forecast population density in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was around *** people per square kilometers, up from *** people per square kilometers in 2024. The population density in the UAE was around *** people per square kilometer in 2023.

Key information about United Arab Emirates population

• The United Arab Emirates population reached 11.3 million people in Dec 2024, compared with the previously reported figure of 10.7 million people in Dec 2023
• The data reached an all-time high of 11.3 million people in Dec 2024 and a record low of 0.1 million people in Dec 1951

CEIC shifts year-end for annual Population. National Institute of Statistics provides annual Population ending the second quarter of each year. Population prior to 2020 is based on previous censuses. Population prior to 2020 is a mid-year estimate sourced from the International Monetary Fund

Population, female (% of total population) in United Arab Emirates was reported at 36.1 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United Arab Emirates - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

The statistic shows the age structure among the population of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 2014 to 2024. In 2024, 16.11 percent of the UAE's total population were aged 0 to 14 years.

As of September 30th, 2023, nearly *** million people in the emirate of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates lived in the main Abu Dhabi region. The Al Ain region had the second highest share of the population, with around *********** people. The total population of the emirate during this period was approximately **** million. Gender imbalance and migration The male population in Abu Dhabi is far greater than that of women. As of 2023, males constituted about 67 percent of the population, more than double the ** percent share of women. This significant sex gap is often attributed to the migrant population in the emirate, which constitutes largely working-age men. The non-citizen population contributes predominantly to the economic sectors of construction, manufacturing, wholesale, and retail trade. The UAE has been very successful in attracting foreign nationals by offering high-paying jobs, modern infrastructure, and favorable regulation, making Abu Dhabi and Dubai among the most attractive cities to start a new job worldwide. The rise of Dubai and Abu Dhabi The UAE has managed to position its two biggest cities among the leading global hubs and most enticing destinations. Dubai and Abu Dhabi have become increasingly important financial hubs and list among the financial centers that are most likely to become significant in the incoming years. The emirates also receive the greatest share of the visitors to the country. In 2023, the number of airport passenger arrivals in Dubai and Abu Dhabi was roughly **** and *** million, respectively .

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As of January 2024, around ** percent of the male population in the United Arab Emirates had an account with a financial institution. At the same time, around **** percent of men in the country owned a debit card.

As of September 30th, 2023, there were approximately **** million men living in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Women, on the other hand, totaled almost **** million. Men constituted roughly two-thirds of the total population in the emirate. Gender imbalance The 2-to-1 male-to-female population ratio in Abu Dhabi does not go unnoticed. This gender imbalance is often attributed to the migrant population in the emirate, which consists largely of working-age men. This skewed sex ratio, coupled with the lower female labor market participation, has led to a relatively low number of female employees in the emirate. The number of employees for men and women in Abu Dhabi was about **** million and *** thousand, respectively. The UAE had the second-lowest share of women worldwide as of 2023, with just over a third of its population being women. A walk downtown Abu Dhabi The second-most populous and the capital city of the UAE is both a national and international hub for culture and finance. The emirate of Abu Dhabi is divided into three regions: Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra. Among the leading districts in the emirate, Mohamed Bin Zayed City had the largest number of buildings, exceeding ** thousand as of 2023. A breakdown of real estate units by use showed that ** percent of the units were residential and ** percent of them commercial. The real estate sector has received considerable investments as part of the country's economic diversification strategy .

Population growth (annual %) in United Arab Emirates was reported at 3.6822 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United Arab Emirates - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

As of 2023, the population of the Abu Dhabi emirate was around *** million. In comparison, the population of Abu Dhabi was just below *** million inhabitants back in 1995.

In 2023, the annual urban population growth in the United Arab Emirates stood at **** percent. Between 1961 and 2023, the figure dropped by **** percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

Historical dataset showing UAE urban population by year from 1960 to 2023.

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