Migrant populations in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Migrant populations was 8.16 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
8.16 million
World rank
8th
of 228 countries
All-time high
8.16 million
in 2024
All-time low
1.30 million
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in United Arab Emirates, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 8.16 million for migrant populations in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 18.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in United Arab Emirates peaked at 8.16 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.30 million, in 1990.
United Arab Emirates ranks 8th of 228 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Migrant populations 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% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 8.16 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 24.4× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 8.16 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 897,751, 9.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
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 |
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 migrant populations in United Arab Emirates?
- Migrant populations in United Arab Emirates was 8.16 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 8.16 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.30 million in 1990.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for migrant populations?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 8th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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