United Arab Emirates: International migrant stock, total
In , United Arab Emirates's International migrant stock, total was 8.16 million.
That's up 13.5% from 2020, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1,405,864.25 . United Arab Emirates ranks #8 globally out of 215 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #2 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL) • Data as of 2024
Trend (1990–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 8.16M
- Trough
- 1.30M
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | International migrant stock, total |
|---|---|
| 8.157M | |
| 7.184M | |
| 6.859M | |
| 5.446M | |
| 3.219M | |
| 2.374M | |
| 1.796M | |
| 1.302M |
About International migrant stock, total
International migrant stock, total is the number of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.
Indicator code: SM.POP.TOTL • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was United Arab Emirates's International migrant stock, total in 2024?
- In 2024, United Arab Emirates's International migrant stock, total was 8.16 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United Arab Emirates's International migrant stock, total rising or falling?
- United Arab Emirates's International migrant stock, total rose 13.5% from 2020 to 2024.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on International migrant stock, total?
- In 2024, United Arab Emirates ranked #8 out of 215 countries reporting International migrant stock, total.
- How does United Arab Emirates's International migrant stock, total compare to the world average?
- The global average for International migrant stock, total in 2024 was 1.41 million, so United Arab Emirates is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #2 of 23.
- What is International migrant stock, total and how is it measured?
- International migrant stock, total is the number of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.