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United Arab Emirates: Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)

In , United Arab Emirates's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) was 9.82.

That's up 0.5% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 17.19 . United Arab Emirates ranks #160 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #21 of 23.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.DYN.CBRT.IN) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

United Arab Emirates Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
14.34
Trough
9.28
1-year change
+0.5%
5-year change
-2.7%
-0.6% / yr
10-year change
-14.4%
-1.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
9.8190
9.7740
9.2950
9.2790
10.4650
10.0940
10.2480
10.6610
10.7470
11.0200

About Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)

Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.

Indicator code: SP.DYN.CBRT.INCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was United Arab Emirates's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) in 2024?
In 2024, United Arab Emirates's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) was 9.82, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Arab Emirates's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
United Arab Emirates's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) rose 0.5% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)?
In 2024, United Arab Emirates ranked #160 out of 217 countries reporting Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people).
How does United Arab Emirates's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) compare to the world average?
The global average for Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) in 2024 was 17.19, so United Arab Emirates is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #21 of 23.
What is Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) and how is it measured?
Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.DYN.CBRT.IN), CC BY 4.0.