Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) was 199.05 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
199.05 thousands
Change on year
up 4.4%
World rank
137th
of 233 countries
All-time high
199.05 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
3.97 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 65 years or older in United Arab Emirates, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
In 2025, population aged 65 years or older in United Arab Emirates stood at 199.05 thousands. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.4% on the previous year and up 55.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older in United Arab Emirates peaked at 199.05 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3.97 thousands, in 1970.
United Arab Emirates ranks 137th 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 65 years or older (thousands) in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3.97 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 4.62 thousands | +16.4% |
| 1972 | 5.4 thousands | +16.8% |
| 1973 | 6.31 thousands | +16.9% |
| 1974 | 7.42 thousands | +17.6% |
| 1975 | 8.79 thousands | +18.6% |
| 1976 | 10.51 thousands | +19.5% |
| 1977 | 11.12 thousands | +5.8% |
| 1978 | 11.62 thousands | +4.5% |
| 1979 | 11.94 thousands | +2.8% |
| 1980 | 12.11 thousands | +1.4% |
| 1981 | 12.22 thousands | +1.0% |
| 1982 | 12.98 thousands | +6.2% |
| 1983 | 13.74 thousands | +5.9% |
| 1984 | 14.5 thousands | +5.5% |
| 1985 | 15.26 thousands | +5.2% |
| 1986 | 16.04 thousands | +5.1% |
| 1987 | 16.76 thousands | +4.5% |
| 1988 | 17.5 thousands | +4.4% |
| 1989 | 18.26 thousands | +4.4% |
| 1990 | 19.07 thousands | +4.4% |
| 1991 | 19.94 thousands | +4.5% |
| 1992 | 20.86 thousands | +4.6% |
| 1993 | 21.85 thousands | +4.7% |
| 1994 | 22.86 thousands | +4.6% |
| 1995 | 23.83 thousands | +4.2% |
| 1996 | 24.76 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 27.88 thousands | +12.6% |
| 1998 | 31.65 thousands | +13.5% |
| 1999 | 36.19 thousands | +14.3% |
| 2000 | 41.52 thousands | +14.7% |
| 2001 | 47.57 thousands | +14.6% |
| 2002 | 54.23 thousands | +14.0% |
| 2003 | 61.4 thousands | +13.2% |
| 2004 | 69.15 thousands | +12.6% |
| 2005 | 77.8 thousands | +12.5% |
| 2006 | 87.74 thousands | +12.8% |
| 2007 | 95.13 thousands | +8.4% |
| 2008 | 96.2 thousands | +1.1% |
| 2009 | 99.8 thousands | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 97.77 thousands | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 99.55 thousands | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 106.56 thousands | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 113.5 thousands | +6.5% |
| 2014 | 118.83 thousands | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 127.71 thousands | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 133.33 thousands | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 134.93 thousands | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 138.2 thousands | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 142.41 thousands | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 144.18 thousands | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 151.39 thousands | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 165.63 thousands | +9.4% |
| 2023 | 170.26 thousands | +2.8% |
| 2024 | 190.64 thousands | +12.0% |
| 2025 | 199.05 thousands | +4.4% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 199.05 thousands is below the median for high income countries, which is 291.46 thousands, 68% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 199.05 thousands is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,028 thousands, 19% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.17 thousands | 3.97 thousands | 11.94 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.94 thousands | 12.11 thousands | 18.26 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 24.89 thousands | 19.07 thousands | 36.19 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 73.05 thousands | 41.52 thousands | 99.8 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 121.28 thousands | 97.77 thousands | 142.41 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 170.19 thousands | 144.18 thousands | 199.05 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 65 years or older in United Arab Emirates?
- Population aged 65 years or older in United Arab Emirates was 199.05 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 199.05 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.97 thousands in 1970.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for population aged 65 years or older?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 137th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.9%. 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 65 years or older (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release