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United Arab Emirates: Population, female

In , United Arab Emirates's Population, female was 3.97 million.

That's up 5.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18,600,712.16 . United Arab Emirates ranks #102 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #14 of 23.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

United Arab Emirates Population, female trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
3.97M
Trough
1.45M
1-year change
+5.1%
5-year change
+18.3%
+3.4% / yr
10-year change
+41.0%
+3.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population, female
3.966M
3.773M
3.617M
3.426M
3.348M
3.352M
3.306M
3.253M
3.141M
2.978M

About Population, female

Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.FE.INCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was United Arab Emirates's Population, female in 2024?
In 2024, United Arab Emirates's Population, female was 3.97 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Arab Emirates's Population, female rising or falling?
United Arab Emirates's Population, female rose 5.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on Population, female?
In 2024, United Arab Emirates ranked #102 out of 217 countries reporting Population, female.
How does United Arab Emirates's Population, female compare to the world average?
The global average for Population, female in 2024 was 18.60 million, so United Arab Emirates is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #14 of 23.
What is Population, female and how is it measured?
Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN), CC BY 4.0.