Annual change in population in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Annual change in population was 400,004 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in United Arab Emirates, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual change in population in United Arab Emirates is 400,004 people, 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 change in population in United Arab Emirates peaked at 678,029 people in 2008 and was at its lowest, 5,022 people, 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5,602 people | 5,022 people | 6,173 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 11,473 people | 5,720 people | 40,244 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 67,234 people | 46,877 people | 102,731 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 87,784 people | 66,519 people | 108,061 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 147,615 people | 106,093 people | 225,579 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 344,105 people | 227,572 people | 678,029 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 267,079 people | 30,985 people | 437,753 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 316,058 people | 70,674 people | 453,030 people | 4 |
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More population data for United Arab Emirates
- World population growth 0.9% (2100)
- Population density 367.99 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.66 million people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.9% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.21 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.21 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 1,377 people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.21 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 1.2 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 1.19 children per women (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in United Arab Emirates?
- Annual change in population in United Arab Emirates was 400,004 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 678,029 people in 2008.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,022 people in 1951.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for annual change in population?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 47th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population 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 UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.