International migrants, by country of destination in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: International migrants, by country of destination was 8.16 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
International migrants, by country of destination in United Arab Emirates, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in United Arab Emirates stood at 8.16 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 18.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in United Arab Emirates peaked at 8.16 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.30 million, in 1990.
That places United Arab Emirates 8th out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
International migrants, by country of destination in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.30 million | — |
| 1995 | 1.80 million | +37.9% |
| 2000 | 2.37 million | +32.2% |
| 2005 | 3.22 million | +35.6% |
| 2010 | 5.45 million | +69.2% |
| 2015 | 6.86 million | +25.9% |
| 2020 | 7.18 million | +4.7% |
| 2024 | 8.16 million | +13.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.55 million | 1.30 million | 1.80 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.80 million | 2.37 million | 3.22 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 6.15 million | 5.45 million | 6.86 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 7.67 million | 7.18 million | 8.16 million | 2 |
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More population data for United Arab Emirates
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.4807 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.9136 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.9% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.66 million people (2100)
- Population density 367.99 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.9% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 1.08 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.6462 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in United Arab Emirates?
- International migrants, by country of destination in United Arab Emirates was 8.16 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 8.16 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.30 million in 1990.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 8th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of International migrants, by country of destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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