Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) was 7,784 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
7,784 thousands
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
68th
of 233 countries
All-time high
7,784 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
113.2 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 25-64 years in United Arab Emirates, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 7,784 thousands for population aged 25-64 years in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 35.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 25-64 years in United Arab Emirates peaked at 7,784 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 113.2 thousands, in 1970.
United Arab Emirates ranks 68th of 233 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 113.2 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 133.29 thousands | +17.7% |
| 1972 | 156.72 thousands | +17.6% |
| 1973 | 183.93 thousands | +17.4% |
| 1974 | 215 thousands | +16.9% |
| 1975 | 249.73 thousands | +16.2% |
| 1976 | 287.68 thousands | +15.2% |
| 1977 | 329.12 thousands | +14.4% |
| 1978 | 378.24 thousands | +14.9% |
| 1979 | 435.87 thousands | +15.2% |
| 1980 | 501.99 thousands | +15.2% |
| 1981 | 573.74 thousands | +14.3% |
| 1982 | 604.33 thousands | +5.3% |
| 1983 | 637.4 thousands | +5.5% |
| 1984 | 674.27 thousands | +5.8% |
| 1985 | 715.28 thousands | +6.1% |
| 1986 | 759.56 thousands | +6.2% |
| 1987 | 797.46 thousands | +5.0% |
| 1988 | 838.14 thousands | +5.1% |
| 1989 | 883.44 thousands | +5.4% |
| 1990 | 935.26 thousands | +5.9% |
| 1991 | 995.47 thousands | +6.4% |
| 1992 | 1,066 thousands | +7.1% |
| 1993 | 1,147 thousands | +7.6% |
| 1994 | 1,237 thousands | +7.9% |
| 1995 | 1,335 thousands | +8.0% |
| 1996 | 1,439 thousands | +7.7% |
| 1997 | 1,537 thousands | +6.8% |
| 1998 | 1,647 thousands | +7.2% |
| 1999 | 1,774 thousands | +7.7% |
| 2000 | 1,918 thousands | +8.1% |
| 2001 | 2,078 thousands | +8.4% |
| 2002 | 2,261 thousands | +8.8% |
| 2003 | 2,464 thousands | +9.0% |
| 2004 | 2,685 thousands | +8.9% |
| 2005 | 2,918 thousands | +8.7% |
| 2006 | 3,162 thousands | +8.4% |
| 2007 | 3,513 thousands | +11.1% |
| 2008 | 4,056 thousands | +15.5% |
| 2009 | 4,462 thousands | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 4,619 thousands | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 4,786 thousands | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 4,985 thousands | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 5,190 thousands | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 5,432 thousands | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 5,731 thousands | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 6,021 thousands | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 6,214 thousands | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 6,301 thousands | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 6,371 thousands | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 6,354 thousands | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 6,473 thousands | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 6,815 thousands | +5.3% |
| 2023 | 7,097 thousands | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 7,483 thousands | +5.4% |
| 2025 | 7,784 thousands | +4.0% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 7,784 thousands is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,666 thousands, 4.7× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 7,784 thousands is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 6,485 thousands, 1.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 248.28 thousands | 113.2 thousands | 435.87 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 698.56 thousands | 501.99 thousands | 883.44 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,311 thousands | 935.26 thousands | 1,774 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,952 thousands | 1,918 thousands | 4,462 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,565 thousands | 4,619 thousands | 6,371 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,001 thousands | 6,354 thousands | 7,784 thousands | 6 |
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)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 25-64 years in United Arab Emirates?
- Population aged 25-64 years in United Arab Emirates was 7,784 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 25-64 years recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 7,784 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 25-64 years recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 113.2 thousands in 1970.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for population aged 25-64 years?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 68th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 25-64 years rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release