Population (UN estimates and projections) in Arab States
Arab States: Population (UN estimates and projections) was 155,073 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Population in Arab States, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Arab States recorded 155,073 for population in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 32.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in Arab States peaked at 155,073 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 38,651, in 1990.
Arab States ranks 58th of 91 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Population (UN estimates and projections) in Arab States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 38,651 | — |
| 1991 | 39,945 | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 41,796 | +4.6% |
| 1993 | 43,741 | +4.7% |
| 1994 | 45,683 | +4.4% |
| 1995 | 47,500 | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 49,387 | +4.0% |
| 1997 | 51,357 | +4.0% |
| 1998 | 53,401 | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 55,529 | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 57,805 | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 60,238 | +4.2% |
| 2002 | 62,802 | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 65,460 | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 68,236 | +4.2% |
| 2005 | 71,235 | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 74,660 | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 78,573 | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 82,376 | +4.8% |
| 2009 | 85,797 | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 89,090 | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 92,590 | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 96,044 | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 99,032 | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 101,909 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 104,901 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 107,775 | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 109,857 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 111,624 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 114,072 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 116,740 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 119,633 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 124,025 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 129,041 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | 133,299 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | 137,140 | +2.9% |
| 2026 | 140,880 | +2.7% |
| 2027 | 144,615 | +2.7% |
| 2028 | 148,223 | +2.5% |
| 2029 | 151,719 | +2.4% |
| 2030 | 155,073 | +2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 46,699 | 38,651 | 55,529 | 10 |
| 2000s | 70,718 | 57,805 | 85,797 | 10 |
| 2010s | 102,689 | 89,090 | 114,072 | 10 |
| 2020s | 134,532 | 116,740 | 151,719 | 10 |
| 2030s | 155,073 | 155,073 | 155,073 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Arab States
More gender data for Arab States
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 64,772 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.1 % change on previous year (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 155,073 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 2.21 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 50.75 (2027)
- SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate 9.17 (2025)
- SDG indicator 5.5.2: Proportion of women in managerial positions 17.86 (2025)
- Gender income gap 14.05 (2026)
- SDG indicator 1.3.1: Proportion of population covered by social 30 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in Arab States?
- Population in Arab States was 155,073 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest population recorded in Arab States?
- The highest recorded value was 155,073 in 2030.
- What is the lowest population recorded in Arab States?
- The lowest recorded value was 38,651 in 1990.
- How does Arab States rank for population?
- Arab States ranks 58th out of 91 groups with data for 2030.
- Is population rising or falling in Arab States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Arab States data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.