Annual population growth in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Annual population growth was 400,004 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
400,004
Change on year
down 11.7%
World rank
47th
of 236 countries
All-time high
678,029
in 2008
All-time low
5,022
in 1951
Years of data
73
1951–2023
Annual population growth in United Arab Emirates, 1951–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual population growth in United Arab Emirates is 400,004, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 11.7% on the previous year and up 19.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual population growth in United Arab Emirates peaked at 678,029 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 5,022, in 1951.
That places United Arab Emirates 47th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual population growth in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 5,022 | — |
| 1952 | 5,226 | +4.1% |
| 1953 | 5,386 | +3.1% |
| 1954 | 5,504 | +2.2% |
| 1955 | 5,602 | +1.8% |
| 1956 | 5,704 | +1.8% |
| 1957 | 5,821 | +2.1% |
| 1958 | 5,979 | +2.7% |
| 1959 | 6,173 | +3.2% |
| 1960 | 6,399 | +3.7% |
| 1961 | 6,654 | +4.0% |
| 1962 | 6,961 | +4.6% |
| 1963 | 7,260 | +4.3% |
| 1964 | 7,479 | +3.0% |
| 1965 | 7,419 | -0.8% |
| 1966 | 6,867 | -7.4% |
| 1967 | 5,720 | -16.7% |
| 1968 | 19,724 | +244.8% |
| 1969 | 40,244 | +104.0% |
| 1970 | 46,877 | +16.5% |
| 1971 | 48,489 | +3.4% |
| 1972 | 49,983 | +3.1% |
| 1973 | 51,382 | +2.8% |
| 1974 | 52,691 | +2.5% |
| 1975 | 53,770 | +2.0% |
| 1976 | 73,003 | +35.8% |
| 1977 | 94,345 | +29.2% |
| 1978 | 99,069 | +5.0% |
| 1979 | 102,731 | +3.7% |
| 1980 | 103,695 | +0.9% |
| 1981 | 84,153 | -18.8% |
| 1982 | 66,519 | -21.0% |
| 1983 | 68,926 | +3.6% |
| 1984 | 70,696 | +2.6% |
| 1985 | 71,913 | +1.7% |
| 1986 | 89,468 | +24.4% |
| 1987 | 106,872 | +19.5% |
| 1988 | 107,539 | +0.6% |
| 1989 | 108,061 | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 108,362 | +0.3% |
| 1991 | 108,410 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 108,108 | -0.3% |
| 1993 | 107,360 | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 106,093 | -1.2% |
| 1995 | 106,476 | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 162,903 | +53.0% |
| 1997 | 219,840 | +35.0% |
| 1998 | 223,022 | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 225,579 | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 227,572 | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 230,013 | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 233,233 | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 235,636 | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 236,499 | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 235,833 | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 344,309 | +46.0% |
| 2007 | 615,534 | +78.8% |
| 2008 | 678,029 | +10.2% |
| 2009 | 404,394 | -40.4% |
| 2010 | 231,309 | -42.8% |
| 2011 | 261,064 | +12.9% |
| 2012 | 297,686 | +14.0% |
| 2013 | 334,729 | +12.4% |
| 2014 | 405,029 | +21.0% |
| 2015 | 437,753 | +8.1% |
| 2016 | 356,240 | -18.6% |
| 2017 | 203,457 | -42.9% |
| 2018 | 112,540 | -44.7% |
| 2019 | 30,985 | -72.5% |
| 2020 | 70,674 | +128.1% |
| 2021 | 340,526 | +381.8% |
| 2022 | 453,030 | +33.0% |
| 2023 | 400,004 | -11.7% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 400,004 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,163, 126.5× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 400,004 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 319,038, 1.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual population growth in United Arab Emirates changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +381.8% | 70,674 | 340,526 |
| 1968 | +244.8% | 5,720 | 19,724 |
| 2020 | +128.1% | 30,985 | 70,674 |
| 1969 | +104.0% | 19,724 | 40,244 |
| 2007 | +78.8% | 344,309 | 615,534 |
| 2019 | -72.5% | 112,540 | 30,985 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5,602 | 5,022 | 6,173 | 9 |
| 1960s | 11,473 | 5,720 | 40,244 | 10 |
| 1970s | 67,234 | 46,877 | 102,731 | 10 |
| 1980s | 87,784 | 66,519 | 108,061 | 10 |
| 1990s | 147,615 | 106,093 | 225,579 | 10 |
| 2000s | 344,105 | 227,572 | 678,029 | 10 |
| 2010s | 267,079 | 30,985 | 437,753 | 10 |
| 2020s | 316,058 | 70,674 | 453,030 | 4 |
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More population data for United Arab Emirates
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.9136 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.9136 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.4807 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.6462 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 1.08 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.911 (2100)
- Population density 367.99 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.66 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual population growth in United Arab Emirates?
- Annual population growth in United Arab Emirates was 400,004 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual population growth recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 678,029 in 2008.
- What is the lowest annual population growth recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,022 in 1951.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for annual population growth?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 47th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual population growth rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual population growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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