Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate was 4.41 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 4.41 % change on previous year for population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 63.1% on the previous year and down 41.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates peaked at 19.49 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -2.04 % change on previous year, in 2010.
That places United Arab Emirates 71st out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 16.37 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 16.82 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1973 | 16.86 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1974 | 17.57 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 1975 | 18.61 % change on previous year | +5.9% |
| 1976 | 19.49 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 1977 | 5.83 % change on previous year | -70.1% |
| 1978 | 4.45 % change on previous year | -23.7% |
| 1979 | 2.81 % change on previous year | -36.8% |
| 1980 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -51.5% |
| 1981 | 0.9581 % change on previous year | -29.8% |
| 1982 | 6.16 % change on previous year | +543.0% |
| 1983 | 5.92 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 1984 | 5.51 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 1985 | 5.23 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 1986 | 5.1 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 1987 | 4.52 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 1988 | 4.38 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1989 | 4.38 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1990 | 4.42 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1991 | 4.55 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 4.63 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 4.74 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 1994 | 4.62 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 1995 | 4.24 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 1996 | 3.91 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 1997 | 12.62 % change on previous year | +222.9% |
| 1998 | 13.53 % change on previous year | +7.2% |
| 1999 | 14.33 % change on previous year | +5.9% |
| 2000 | 14.73 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 14.58 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 13.99 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2003 | 13.21 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 2004 | 12.64 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 12.5 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 12.77 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 8.42 % change on previous year | -34.0% |
| 2008 | 1.12 % change on previous year | -86.7% |
| 2009 | 3.75 % change on previous year | +234.1% |
| 2010 | -2.04 % change on previous year | -154.5% |
| 2011 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -189.6% |
| 2012 | 7.03 % change on previous year | +284.4% |
| 2013 | 6.51 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 2014 | 4.7 % change on previous year | -27.9% |
| 2015 | 7.47 % change on previous year | +59.1% |
| 2016 | 4.4 % change on previous year | -41.1% |
| 2017 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -72.8% |
| 2018 | 2.43 % change on previous year | +103.1% |
| 2019 | 3.04 % change on previous year | +25.2% |
| 2020 | 1.24 % change on previous year | -59.1% |
| 2021 | 5 % change on previous year | +302.2% |
| 2022 | 9.4 % change on previous year | +88.0% |
| 2023 | 2.8 % change on previous year | -70.2% |
| 2024 | 11.97 % change on previous year | +327.7% |
| 2025 | 4.41 % change on previous year | -63.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.2 % change on previous year | 2.81 % change on previous year | 19.49 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.35 % change on previous year | 0.9581 % change on previous year | 6.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.16 % change on previous year | 3.91 % change on previous year | 14.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.77 % change on previous year | 1.12 % change on previous year | 14.73 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.66 % change on previous year | -2.04 % change on previous year | 7.47 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.8 % change on previous year | 1.24 % change on previous year | 11.97 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
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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 population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates?
- Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates was 4.41 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 19.49 % change on previous year in 1976.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.04 % change on previous year in 2010.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 71st out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 65 years or older UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.