Population (International Monetary) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Population (International Monetary) was 10.88 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
10.88 million
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
85th
of 186 countries
All-time high
10.88 million
in 2024
All-time low
131,334
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Population in United Arab Emirates, 1960–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in United Arab Emirates is 10.88 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 35.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in United Arab Emirates peaked at 10.88 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 131,334, in 1960.
United Arab Emirates ranks 85th of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population (International Monetary) in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 131,334 | — |
| 1961 | 137,989 | +5.1% |
| 1962 | 144,946 | +5.0% |
| 1963 | 152,211 | +5.0% |
| 1964 | 159,692 | +4.9% |
| 1965 | 167,103 | +4.6% |
| 1966 | 173,976 | +4.1% |
| 1967 | 179,700 | +3.3% |
| 1968 | 199,416 | +11.0% |
| 1969 | 239,660 | +20.2% |
| 1970 | 286,536 | +19.6% |
| 1971 | 335,027 | +16.9% |
| 1972 | 385,014 | +14.9% |
| 1973 | 436,399 | +13.3% |
| 1974 | 489,087 | +12.1% |
| 1975 | 542,856 | +11.0% |
| 1976 | 615,866 | +13.4% |
| 1977 | 710,209 | +15.3% |
| 1978 | 809,274 | +13.9% |
| 1979 | 912,010 | +12.7% |
| 1980 | 1.02 million | +11.4% |
| 1981 | 1.10 million | +8.3% |
| 1982 | 1.17 million | +6.0% |
| 1983 | 1.24 million | +5.9% |
| 1984 | 1.31 million | +5.7% |
| 1985 | 1.38 million | +5.5% |
| 1986 | 1.47 million | +6.5% |
| 1987 | 1.57 million | +7.3% |
| 1988 | 1.68 million | +6.8% |
| 1989 | 1.79 million | +6.4% |
| 1990 | 1.90 million | +6.1% |
| 1991 | 2.01 million | +5.7% |
| 1992 | 2.11 million | +5.4% |
| 1993 | 2.22 million | +5.1% |
| 1994 | 2.33 million | +4.8% |
| 1995 | 2.43 million | +4.6% |
| 1996 | 2.60 million | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 2.82 million | +8.5% |
| 1998 | 3.04 million | +7.9% |
| 1999 | 3.27 million | +7.4% |
| 2000 | 3.49 million | +7.0% |
| 2001 | 3.72 million | +6.6% |
| 2002 | 3.96 million | +6.3% |
| 2003 | 4.19 million | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 4.43 million | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 4.66 million | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 5.01 million | +7.4% |
| 2007 | 5.62 million | +12.3% |
| 2008 | 6.30 million | +12.1% |
| 2009 | 6.71 million | +6.4% |
| 2010 | 6.87 million | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 7.10 million | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 7.39 million | +4.0% |
| 2013 | 7.69 million | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 8.06 million | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 8.51 million | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 8.94 million | +5.1% |
| 2017 | 9.22 million | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 9.35 million | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 9.45 million | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 9.40 million | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 9.58 million | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 10.07 million | +5.2% |
| 2023 | 10.48 million | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 10.88 million | +3.8% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 10.88 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.64 million, 1.9× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 10.88 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11.91 million, 91% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 168,603 | 131,334 | 239,660 | 10 |
| 1970s | 552,228 | 286,536 | 912,010 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.37 million | 1.02 million | 1.79 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.47 million | 1.90 million | 3.27 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.81 million | 3.49 million | 6.71 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.26 million | 6.87 million | 9.45 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.08 million | 9.40 million | 10.88 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More gender data for United Arab Emirates
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 1,950 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.65 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 10,240 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 10,240 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 56,966 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 58,160 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 58,600 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 57,914 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 59,805 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in United Arab Emirates?
- Population in United Arab Emirates was 10.88 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest population recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 10.88 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest population recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 131,334 in 1960.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for population?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 85th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is population rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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