United Arab Emirates: Population, total
In , United Arab Emirates's Population, total was 10.99 million.
That's up 4.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37,411,963.35 . United Arab Emirates ranks #85 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #13 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 10.99M
- Trough
- 4.66M
- 1-year change
- +4.8%
- 5-year change
- +16.3%
- +3.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +36.3%
- +3.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, total |
|---|---|
| 10.986M | |
| 10.484M | |
| 10.075M | |
| 9.575M | |
| 9.401M | |
| 9.446M | |
| 9.347M | |
| 9.223M | |
| 8.935M | |
| 8.505M |
About Population, total
Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was United Arab Emirates's Population, total in 2024?
- In 2024, United Arab Emirates's Population, total was 10.99 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United Arab Emirates's Population, total rising or falling?
- United Arab Emirates's Population, total rose 4.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on Population, total?
- In 2024, United Arab Emirates ranked #85 out of 217 countries reporting Population, total.
- How does United Arab Emirates's Population, total compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, total in 2024 was 37.41 million, so United Arab Emirates is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #13 of 23.
- What is Population, total and how is it measured?
- Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.