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%.
10,986,400
Population (2024)
131,334
Population (1960)
10,986,400
Peak (2024)
7.24%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 131,334 |
| 1961 | 137,989 |
| 1962 | 144,946 |
| 1963 | 152,211 |
| 1964 | 159,692 |
| 1965 | 167,103 |
| 1966 | 173,976 |
| 1967 | 179,700 |
| 1968 | 199,416 |
| 1969 | 239,660 |
| 1970 | 286,536 |
| 1971 | 335,027 |
| 1972 | 385,014 |
| 1973 | 436,399 |
| 1974 | 489,087 |
| 1975 | 542,856 |
| 1976 | 615,866 |
| 1977 | 710,209 |
| 1978 | 809,274 |
| 1979 | 912,010 |
| 1980 | 1,015,700 |
| 1981 | 1,099,855 |
| 1982 | 1,166,370 |
| 1983 | 1,235,305 |
| 1984 | 1,305,996 |
| 1985 | 1,377,911 |
| 1986 | 1,467,383 |
| 1987 | 1,574,244 |
| 1988 | 1,681,788 |
| 1989 | 1,789,851 |
| 1990 | 1,898,220 |
| 1991 | 2,006,626 |
| 1992 | 2,114,730 |
| 1993 | 2,222,093 |
| 1994 | 2,328,188 |
| 1995 | 2,434,662 |
| 1996 | 2,597,564 |
| 1997 | 2,817,410 |
| 1998 | 3,040,421 |
| 1999 | 3,266,009 |
| 2000 | 3,493,575 |
| 2001 | 3,723,590 |
| 2002 | 3,956,826 |
| 2003 | 4,192,457 |
| 2004 | 4,428,967 |
| 2005 | 4,664,790 |
| 2006 | 5,009,100 |
| 2007 | 5,624,635 |
| 2008 | 6,302,664 |
| 2009 | 6,707,058 |
| 2010 | 6,869,838 |
| 2011 | 7,104,538 |
| 2012 | 7,391,448 |
| 2013 | 7,693,031 |
| 2014 | 8,059,440 |
| 2015 | 8,505,237 |
| 2016 | 8,935,095 |
| 2017 | 9,223,225 |
| 2018 | 9,346,701 |
| 2019 | 9,445,785 |
| 2020 | 9,401,038 |
| 2021 | 9,575,152 |
| 2022 | 10,074,977 |
| 2023 | 10,483,751 |
| 2024 | 10,986,400 |
Demographics
| Population | 10,483,751 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.98% |
| Urban Population | 85.7% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.20 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 82.9 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 4.0 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 98.1% |
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
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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%.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.