Population by age group in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Population by age group was 180,448 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
180,448
Change on year
up 7.4%
World rank
138th
of 236 countries
All-time high
180,448
in 2023
All-time low
2,501
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Population by age group in United Arab Emirates, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, population by age group in United Arab Emirates stood at 180,448. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.4% on the previous year and up 55.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population by age group in United Arab Emirates peaked at 180,448 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2,501, in 1950.
United Arab Emirates ranks 138th of 236 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 by age group in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,501 | — |
| 1951 | 2,586 | +3.4% |
| 1952 | 2,669 | +3.2% |
| 1953 | 2,752 | +3.1% |
| 1954 | 2,823 | +2.6% |
| 1955 | 2,885 | +2.2% |
| 1956 | 2,942 | +2.0% |
| 1957 | 2,994 | +1.8% |
| 1958 | 3,030 | +1.2% |
| 1959 | 3,066 | +1.2% |
| 1960 | 3,091 | +0.8% |
| 1961 | 3,104 | +0.4% |
| 1962 | 3,114 | +0.3% |
| 1963 | 3,123 | +0.3% |
| 1964 | 3,131 | +0.3% |
| 1965 | 3,134 | +0.1% |
| 1966 | 3,127 | -0.2% |
| 1967 | 3,113 | -0.4% |
| 1968 | 3,271 | +5.1% |
| 1969 | 3,707 | +13.3% |
| 1970 | 4,305 | +16.1% |
| 1971 | 5,018 | +16.6% |
| 1972 | 5,857 | +16.7% |
| 1973 | 6,866 | +17.2% |
| 1974 | 8,114 | +18.2% |
| 1975 | 9,660 | +19.1% |
| 1976 | 10,821 | +12.0% |
| 1977 | 11,377 | +5.1% |
| 1978 | 11,788 | +3.6% |
| 1979 | 12,032 | +2.1% |
| 1980 | 12,174 | +1.2% |
| 1981 | 12,607 | +3.6% |
| 1982 | 13,368 | +6.0% |
| 1983 | 14,128 | +5.7% |
| 1984 | 14,887 | +5.4% |
| 1985 | 15,655 | +5.2% |
| 1986 | 16,407 | +4.8% |
| 1987 | 17,136 | +4.4% |
| 1988 | 17,884 | +4.4% |
| 1989 | 18,670 | +4.4% |
| 1990 | 19,507 | +4.5% |
| 1991 | 20,402 | +4.6% |
| 1992 | 21,360 | +4.7% |
| 1993 | 22,355 | +4.7% |
| 1994 | 23,346 | +4.4% |
| 1995 | 24,298 | +4.1% |
| 1996 | 26,326 | +8.3% |
| 1997 | 29,772 | +13.1% |
| 1998 | 33,926 | +14.0% |
| 1999 | 38,859 | +14.5% |
| 2000 | 44,548 | +14.6% |
| 2001 | 50,906 | +14.3% |
| 2002 | 57,810 | +13.6% |
| 2003 | 65,268 | +12.9% |
| 2004 | 73,469 | +12.6% |
| 2005 | 82,765 | +12.7% |
| 2006 | 91,429 | +10.5% |
| 2007 | 95,656 | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 97,995 | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 98,773 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 98,655 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 103,056 | +4.5% |
| 2012 | 110,025 | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 116,158 | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 123,268 | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 130,510 | +5.9% |
| 2016 | 134,115 | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 136,551 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 140,293 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 143,284 | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 147,781 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 158,506 | +7.3% |
| 2022 | 167,941 | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 180,448 | +7.4% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 180,448 is below the median for high income countries, which is 285,676, 63% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 180,448 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 937,639, 19% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2,825 | 2,501 | 3,066 | 10 |
| 1960s | 3,192 | 3,091 | 3,707 | 10 |
| 1970s | 8,584 | 4,305 | 12,032 | 10 |
| 1980s | 15,292 | 12,174 | 18,670 | 10 |
| 1990s | 26,015 | 19,507 | 38,859 | 10 |
| 2000s | 75,862 | 44,548 | 98,773 | 10 |
| 2010s | 123,592 | 98,655 | 143,284 | 10 |
| 2020s | 163,669 | 147,781 | 180,448 | 4 |
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 population by age group in United Arab Emirates?
- Population by age group in United Arab Emirates was 180,448 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population by age group recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 180,448 in 2023.
- What is the lowest population by age group recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,501 in 1950.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for population by age group?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 138th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population by age group rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.3%. 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 Population by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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