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Rank #201 by World Population

🇦🇪United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates has a population of 10,483,751, ranking #201 in the world. The capital is Abu Dhabi. Located in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan.

World Bank: High income

10,483,751

Population

#201

World Rank

82.9

Life Expectancy

$49,851

GDP Per Capita

United Arab Emirates, #201 by world population

United Arab Emirates Population History (1960-2024)

The country of United Arab Emirates had a population of 131,334 in 1960 and 10,986,400 in 2024, a 84× growth over 64 years. The peak was 10,986,400 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 7.24%.

2024 · 11M19602024
United Arab Emirates population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

10,986,400

Population (2024)

131,334

Population (1960)

10,986,400

Peak (2024)

7.24%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
1960131,334
1961137,989
1962144,946
1963152,211
1964159,692
1965167,103
1966173,976
1967179,700
1968199,416
1969239,660
1970286,536
1971335,027
1972385,014
1973436,399
1974489,087
1975542,856
1976615,866
1977710,209
1978809,274
1979912,010
19801,015,700
19811,099,855
19821,166,370
19831,235,305
19841,305,996
19851,377,911
19861,467,383
19871,574,244
19881,681,788
19891,789,851
19901,898,220
19912,006,626
19922,114,730
19932,222,093
19942,328,188
19952,434,662
19962,597,564
19972,817,410
19983,040,421
19993,266,009
20003,493,575
20013,723,590
20023,956,826
20034,192,457
20044,428,967
20054,664,790
20065,009,100
20075,624,635
20086,302,664
20096,707,058
20106,869,838
20117,104,538
20127,391,448
20137,693,031
20148,059,440
20158,505,237
20168,935,095
20179,223,225
20189,346,701
20199,445,785
20209,401,038
20219,575,152
202210,074,977
202310,483,751
202410,986,400

Demographics

Population10,483,751
Population Growth Rate3.98%
Urban Population85.7%
Fertility Rate1.20 births/woman
Life Expectancy82.9 years
Infant Mortality Rate4.0 per 1,000
Literacy Rate98.1%

Economy & Trade

$49,851

GDP Per Capita

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

High income

Income Level

199.0%

Trade (% of GDP)

8,084,000

Tourism Arrivals

Health & Education

5.0%

Health Expenditure (% GDP)

2.99

Physicians per 1,000

98.1%

Literacy Rate

4.0

Infant Mortality (per 1,000)

Development & Connectivity

100.0%

Electricity Access

100.0%

Internet Users

186

Mobile Subs per 100

147.6

People per km2

300,004

Net Migration

Environment

4.5%

Forest Area

Other Countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan

AfghanistanAlgeriaBahrainDjiboutiEgypt, Arab Rep.

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United Arab Emirates in global context

United Arab Emirates is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.

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Frequently Asked Questions

United Arab Emirates has a population of 10,483,751, ranking #201 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 3.98%.

Life expectancy in United Arab Emirates is 82.9 years. The infant mortality rate is 4.0 per 1,000 live births.

United Arab Emirates's GDP per capita is $49,851. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.

85.7% of United Arab Emirates's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 147.6 people per square kilometer.

The adult literacy rate in United Arab Emirates is 98.1%.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

United Arab Emirates is a country in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with a population of 10,483,751. Its population is growing quickly, by about 4.0% a year.

Economically, United Arab Emirates is high-income — GDP per capita is roughly $49,851. Life expectancy is high at 82.9 years, with a fertility rate of 1.2 births per woman, and 85.7% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.