Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
United Arab Emirates Population
Total population based on the de facto definition.
Latest Value
11.0M
As of 2024
YoY Change
+4.8%
2023 → 2024
Record High
11.0M
Recorded in 2024
Record Low
131K
Recorded in 1960
10-Year Average
9.6M
2015–2024
Data Range
1960–2024
65 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SP.POP.TOTL
Historical Trend
Analysis
The United Arab Emirates has a population of 10,986,400 people as of 2024, indicating a significant growth in recent years. This growth is largely driven by expatriates and a high birth rate among the local population. The country's population is relatively young and diverse, with a high percentage of foreign nationals.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.0M | 503K | +4.8% |
| 2023 | 10.5M | 409K | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 10.1M | 500K | +5.2% |
| 2021 | 9.6M | 174K | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 9.4M | 45K | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 9.4M | 99K | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 9.3M | 123K | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 9.2M | 288K | +3.2% |
| 2016 | 8.9M | 430K | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 8.5M | 446K | +5.5% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1960–2024
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