Fertility and wanted fertility in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Fertility and wanted fertility was 1.21 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.21
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
196th
of 215 countries
All-time high
6.53
in 1968
All-time low
1.15
in 2022
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Fertility and wanted fertility in United Arab Emirates, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fertility and wanted fertility in United Arab Emirates is 1.21, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and down 18.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertility and wanted fertility in United Arab Emirates peaked at 6.53 in 1968 and was at its lowest, 1.15, in 2022.
United Arab Emirates ranks 196th of 215 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertility and wanted fertility in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6.5 | — |
| 1961 | 6.49 | -0.1% |
| 1962 | 6.49 | -0.1% |
| 1963 | 6.5 | +0.1% |
| 1964 | 6.49 | -0.0% |
| 1965 | 6.5 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 6.5 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 6.51 | +0.2% |
| 1968 | 6.53 | +0.3% |
| 1969 | 6.52 | -0.1% |
| 1970 | 6.52 | -0.1% |
| 1971 | 6.52 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 6.5 | -0.3% |
| 1973 | 6.46 | -0.6% |
| 1974 | 6.41 | -0.8% |
| 1975 | 6.35 | -0.9% |
| 1976 | 6.29 | -1.0% |
| 1977 | 6.22 | -1.1% |
| 1978 | 6.15 | -1.2% |
| 1979 | 6.06 | -1.5% |
| 1980 | 5.95 | -1.7% |
| 1981 | 5.81 | -2.3% |
| 1982 | 5.66 | -2.7% |
| 1983 | 5.48 | -3.1% |
| 1984 | 5.3 | -3.3% |
| 1985 | 5.12 | -3.4% |
| 1986 | 5 | -2.5% |
| 1987 | 4.88 | -2.3% |
| 1988 | 4.77 | -2.4% |
| 1989 | 4.65 | -2.5% |
| 1990 | 4.51 | -3.1% |
| 1991 | 4.25 | -5.7% |
| 1992 | 4.09 | -3.8% |
| 1993 | 3.82 | -6.6% |
| 1994 | 3.76 | -1.5% |
| 1995 | 3.28 | -12.8% |
| 1996 | 3.06 | -6.7% |
| 1997 | 2.83 | -7.7% |
| 1998 | 2.77 | -2.1% |
| 1999 | 2.79 | +1.0% |
| 2000 | 2.73 | -2.1% |
| 2001 | 2.62 | -4.1% |
| 2002 | 2.54 | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 2.49 | -2.0% |
| 2004 | 2.38 | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 2.23 | -6.4% |
| 2006 | 1.96 | -12.3% |
| 2007 | 1.79 | -8.5% |
| 2008 | 1.52 | -15.4% |
| 2009 | 1.58 | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 1.56 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 1.54 | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 1.53 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 1.53 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 1.48 | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 1.42 | -4.5% |
| 2016 | 1.37 | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 1.35 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 1.29 | -4.6% |
| 2019 | 1.25 | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 1.29 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | 1.16 | -9.9% |
| 2022 | 1.15 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 1.2 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 1.21 | +1.1% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 1.21 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.45, 84% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 1.21 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.51, 48% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.5 | 6.49 | 6.53 | 10 |
| 1970s | 6.35 | 6.06 | 6.52 | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.26 | 4.65 | 5.95 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.51 | 2.77 | 4.51 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.19 | 1.52 | 2.73 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.43 | 1.25 | 1.56 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.2 | 1.15 | 1.29 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More population data for United Arab Emirates
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.9136 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2050)
- 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)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 11,450 Persons (2050)
- 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 fertility and wanted fertility in United Arab Emirates?
- Fertility and wanted fertility in United Arab Emirates was 1.21 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fertility and wanted fertility recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 6.53 in 1968.
- What is the lowest fertility and wanted fertility recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.15 in 2022.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for fertility and wanted fertility?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 196th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertility and wanted fertility rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.2%. 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 Fertility and wanted fertility. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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