Population in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Population was 10,240 in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Population in United Arab Emirates, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in United Arab Emirates is 10,240, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 29.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in United Arab Emirates peaked at 10,240 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 1,337, in 1990.
United Arab Emirates ranks 77th of 188 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 in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,337 | — |
| 1991 | 1,428 | +6.8% |
| 1992 | 1,520 | +6.5% |
| 1993 | 1,614 | +6.1% |
| 1994 | 1,707 | +5.8% |
| 1995 | 1,803 | +5.6% |
| 1996 | 1,944 | +7.8% |
| 1997 | 2,134 | +9.8% |
| 1998 | 2,337 | +9.5% |
| 1999 | 2,548 | +9.1% |
| 2000 | 2,766 | +8.5% |
| 2001 | 2,987 | +8.0% |
| 2002 | 3,209 | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 3,427 | +6.8% |
| 2004 | 3,639 | +6.2% |
| 2005 | 3,849 | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 4,147 | +7.7% |
| 2007 | 4,669 | +12.6% |
| 2008 | 5,240 | +12.2% |
| 2009 | 5,576 | +6.4% |
| 2010 | 5,768 | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 5,989 | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 6,238 | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 6,514 | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 6,850 | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 7,215 | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 7,513 | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 7,686 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 7,785 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 7,816 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 7,882 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 8,173 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 8,555 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 8,903 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 9,251 | +3.9% |
| 2025 | 9,533 | +3.1% |
| 2026 | 9,733 | +2.1% |
| 2027 | 9,888 | +1.6% |
| 2028 | 10,020 | +1.3% |
| 2029 | 10,136 | +1.2% |
| 2030 | 10,240 | +1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,837 | 1,337 | 2,548 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,951 | 2,766 | 5,576 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,937 | 5,768 | 7,816 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,207 | 7,882 | 10,136 | 10 |
| 2030s | 10,240 | 10,240 | 10,240 | 1 |
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)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 10,240 (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in United Arab Emirates?
- Population in United Arab Emirates was 10,240 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest population recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 10,240 in 2030.
- What is the lowest population recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,337 in 1990.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for population?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 77th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is population rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.