Total population in the United Arab Emirates
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in the United Arab Emirates was 11,346,000 people, up from 11,027,129 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare the United Arab Emirates with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
United Arab Emirates
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 346 000 |
| 2024 | 11 027 129 |
| 2023 | 10 642 081 |
| 2022 | 10 242 086 |
| 2021 | 9 789 048 |
| 2020 | 9 448 524 |
| 2019 | 9 377 848 |
| 2018 | 9 346 870 |
| 2017 | 9 234 327 |
| 2016 | 9 030 873 |
| 2015 | 8 674 633 |
| 2014 | 8 236 874 |
| 2013 | 7 831 847 |
| 2012 | 7 497 118 |
| 2011 | 7 199 424 |
| 2010 | 6 938 363 |
| 2009 | 6 707 058 |
| 2008 | 6 302 664 |
| 2007 | 5 624 634 |
| 2006 | 5 009 100 |
| 2005 | 4 664 790 |
| 2004 | 4 428 967 |
| 2003 | 4 192 457 |
| 2002 | 3 956 826 |
| 2001 | 3 723 590 |
| 2000 | 3 493 576 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.