What is the population of United Arab Emirates in 2026?
United Arab Emirates has a population of 11,513,149 people (2025 estimate), which is 86th in the world and about 0.14% of the global total.
Population 2025
11,513,149
0.14% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+4.68%
+539,161 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
148/km²
71,020 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
31.6 years
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Our World in Data, 2025About United Arab Emirates
With a population of 11,513,149, the United Arab Emirates ranks 86th globally and spans 71,020 km² across Asia, bordered by Oman and Saudi Arabia. The country experiences robust annual growth of 4.7%, driven partly by immigration, and maintains a relatively high population density of 148 people per km². An 86% urban population concentration reflects significant development across the federation.
The median age of 31.6 years indicates a working-age population, though the fertility rate of 1.2 births per woman is notably low. Life expectancy reaches 83.1 years, among the world's highest. Established as a federal monarchy in 1971, the Emirates has developed a high-income economy with a GDP per capita of $50,274, supported by its official language Arabic and currency, the United Arab Emirates dirham.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Continent
- Asia
- ISO codes
- AE · ARE
- Demonym
- Emirati
- Currency
- United Arab Emirates dirham (AED د.إ)
- Government
- Absolute monarchy, Constitutional monarchy, Federal monarchy
- State inception
- 1971
- Time zone
- UTC+04:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +971
- Internet TLD
- .ae, امارات.
- Land neighbours
- 2
Languages
- Arabic
Demographics
Economy
Not published for United Arab Emirates: Poverty Rate.
Health
Education
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 16.1%
- Age 15–64
- 82.1%
- Age 65+
- 1.8%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 2 | 9 |
| 95-99 | 69 | 144 |
| 90-94 | 507 | 795 |
| 85-89 | 2,735 | 2,950 |
| 80-84 | 6,615 | 6,207 |
| 75-79 | 15,819 | 13,405 |
| 70-74 | 29,913 | 25,010 |
| 65-69 | 53,108 | 37,557 |
| 60-64 | 137,745 | 80,900 |
| 55-59 | 245,266 | 138,447 |
| 50-54 | 370,792 | 163,920 |
| 45-49 | 531,216 | 225,740 |
| 40-44 | 730,302 | 361,209 |
| 35-39 | 1,033,716 | 483,640 |
| 30-34 | 1,184,888 | 489,284 |
| 25-29 | 982,308 | 474,030 |
| 20-24 | 557,303 | 362,224 |
| 15-19 | 267,139 | 235,637 |
| 10-14 | 292,473 | 286,836 |
| 5-9 | 310,942 | 305,133 |
| 0-4 | 293,636 | 287,560 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 74,512 |
| 1960 | 131,334 |
| 1970 | 286,536 |
| 1980 | 1,015,700 |
| 1990 | 1,898,220 |
| 2000 | 3,493,575 |
| 2010 | 6,938,363 |
| 2020 | 9,448,524 |
| 2030 | 12,190,605 |
| 2040 | 13,693,776 |
| 2050 | 15,367,392 |
| 2060 | 17,214,830 |
| 2070 | 19,334,289 |
| 2080 | 21,617,417 |
| 2090 | 23,852,867 |
| 2100 | 26,134,299 |
How United Arab Emirates Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- United Arab Emirates11.5M
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| United Arab Emirates | 11.5M |
Major Cities in United Arab Emirates
2 metropolitan areas in our city dataset.
Countries Bordering United Arab Emirates
2 land borders.
- Oman5.49M · +3.96%
- Saudi Arabia37M · +4.63%
United Arab Emirates Population FAQ
Is the population of United Arab Emirates growing or shrinking?
United Arab Emirates's population is growing at +4.68% per year, a change of roughly 539,161 people annually.
What is the capital of United Arab Emirates?
The capital of United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi.
What is the largest city in United Arab Emirates?
Dubai is the largest metropolitan area in United Arab Emirates, with about 3.48M people.
How densely populated is United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates has 148/km² across 71,020 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in United Arab Emirates?
Life expectancy at birth in United Arab Emirates is 83.1 years (2024).
What is the median age in United Arab Emirates?
The median age in United Arab Emirates is 31.6 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is United Arab Emirates in?
United Arab Emirates is in Asia.