Population, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Population, annual growth rate was 3.75 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.75 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 7.6%
World rank
8th
of 186 countries
All-time high
20.18 % change on previous year
in 1969
All-time low
-0.4737 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Population, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 1961–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 3.75 % change on previous year for population, annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of down 7.6% on the previous year and down 21.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates peaked at 20.18 % change on previous year in 1969 and was at its lowest, -0.4737 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places United Arab Emirates 8th out of 186 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5.07 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 5.04 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 1963 | 5.01 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1964 | 4.91 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1965 | 4.64 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 1966 | 4.11 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 1967 | 3.29 % change on previous year | -20.0% |
| 1968 | 10.97 % change on previous year | +233.5% |
| 1969 | 20.18 % change on previous year | +83.9% |
| 1970 | 19.56 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1971 | 16.92 % change on previous year | -13.5% |
| 1972 | 14.92 % change on previous year | -11.8% |
| 1973 | 13.35 % change on previous year | -10.5% |
| 1974 | 12.07 % change on previous year | -9.5% |
| 1975 | 10.99 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 1976 | 13.45 % change on previous year | +22.3% |
| 1977 | 15.32 % change on previous year | +13.9% |
| 1978 | 13.95 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 1979 | 12.69 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 1980 | 11.37 % change on previous year | -10.4% |
| 1981 | 8.29 % change on previous year | -27.1% |
| 1982 | 6.05 % change on previous year | -27.0% |
| 1983 | 5.91 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1984 | 5.72 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 1985 | 5.51 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 1986 | 6.49 % change on previous year | +17.9% |
| 1987 | 7.28 % change on previous year | +12.2% |
| 1988 | 6.83 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 1989 | 6.43 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 1990 | 6.05 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 1991 | 5.71 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 1992 | 5.39 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 1993 | 5.08 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 1994 | 4.77 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 1995 | 4.57 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 1996 | 6.69 % change on previous year | +46.3% |
| 1997 | 8.46 % change on previous year | +26.5% |
| 1998 | 7.92 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 1999 | 7.42 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 2000 | 6.97 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 2001 | 6.58 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2002 | 6.26 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 2003 | 5.96 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 2004 | 5.64 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2005 | 5.32 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 2006 | 7.38 % change on previous year | +38.6% |
| 2007 | 12.29 % change on previous year | +66.5% |
| 2008 | 12.05 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2009 | 6.42 % change on previous year | -46.8% |
| 2010 | 2.43 % change on previous year | -62.2% |
| 2011 | 3.42 % change on previous year | +40.8% |
| 2012 | 4.04 % change on previous year | +18.2% |
| 2013 | 4.08 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 4.76 % change on previous year | +16.7% |
| 2015 | 5.53 % change on previous year | +16.1% |
| 2016 | 5.05 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 2017 | 3.22 % change on previous year | -36.2% |
| 2018 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -58.5% |
| 2019 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -20.8% |
| 2020 | -0.4737 % change on previous year | -144.7% |
| 2021 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -491.0% |
| 2022 | 5.22 % change on previous year | +181.9% |
| 2023 | 4.06 % change on previous year | -22.3% |
| 2024 | 3.75 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.03 % change on previous year | 3.29 % change on previous year | 20.18 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 14.32 % change on previous year | 10.99 % change on previous year | 19.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.99 % change on previous year | 5.51 % change on previous year | 11.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.21 % change on previous year | 4.57 % change on previous year | 8.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.49 % change on previous year | 5.32 % change on previous year | 12.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.49 % change on previous year | 1.06 % change on previous year | 5.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.88 % change on previous year | -0.4737 % change on previous year | 5.22 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 5 Syrian Arab Republic 4.57 % change on previous year compare
- 6 South Sudan 4.01 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Malta 3.91 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Somalia 3.54 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Central African Republic 3.46 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Niger 3.34 % change on previous year compare
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)
- 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)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 58,770 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 61,571 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 60,824 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates?
- Population, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates was 3.75 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population, annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 20.18 % change on previous year in 1969.
- What is the lowest population, annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.4737 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for population, annual growth rate?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 8th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is population, annual growth rate rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population International Monetary Fund
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.