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.

The total population in the United Arab Emirates was estimated at 10.9 million people in 2024, 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.

Population, total in United Arab Emirates was reported at 10876981 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United Arab Emirates - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

In 2025, the projected largest age group in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was that of 30 to 34 years, with around **** million individuals falling in this group. The second-largest age group in the country was between 35 and 39 years, forecasted at around *** million.  Regional context  The UAE is a federation of seven emirates with a land area of around **** thousand square kilometers, and is one of the six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Together with other countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, they make up the largest youth population in the world. Among the GCC countries, the UAE had the third-largest share of population aged 15 to 24 years, at **** percent. The forecasted urban population growth rate in the UAE was relatively lower than in the other GCC countries in 2020.  Population development    In 2019, the annual urban population growth in the UAE reached **** percent. Within a time span of 20 years, the number of inhabitants in the country’s most populous city, Dubai, is forecasted to almost double.

Historical dataset showing total population for UAE by year from 1950 to 2025.

By 2025, the rate of natural change per thousand population in the United Arab Emirates was forecast to reach ***, up from *** in 2024. The total population of the UAE was projected to reach around **** million inhabitants in 2025.

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for United Arab Emirates including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

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 September of 2025.

In 2025, the female population in the United Arab Emirates was forecast to be largest for females aged between ********* years, at around *** thousand individuals. The total female population in the country was projected to be approximately **** million in the same year.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Dubai, UAE metro area from 1950 to 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 October of 2025.

Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in United Arab Emirates was reported at 1.5436 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United Arab Emirates - Population ages 65 and above, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

For 2025, the forecast male population in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was around *** million males, up from around **** million males in 2024. In 2023, the male population in the UAE was around *** million.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Al-Ain, UAE metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Population in largest city in United Arab Emirates was reported at 3051016 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United Arab Emirates - Population in largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 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.

In 2025, the largest age group for male population in the United Arab Emirates was that of 30 to 34 years, with about **** million people falling in this group. The total male population in the country was projected to be around **** million in the same year.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Ajman, UAE metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Urban population growth (annual %) in United Arab Emirates was reported at 3.9428 % in 2024, 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 September of 2025.

There were 9 580 000 Linkedin users in United Arab Emirates in July 2025, which accounted for 89.8% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (4 600 000).