Population growth (annual %) (UNICEF) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Population growth (annual %) (UNICEF) was 4.68 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.68
Change on year
up 17.8%
World rank
2nd
of 74 countries
All-time high
18.38
in 1969
All-time low
-0.4748
in 2020
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Population growth in United Arab Emirates, 1961–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 4.68 for population growth in 2024.
That represents a change of up 17.8% on the previous year and up 0.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population growth in United Arab Emirates peaked at 18.38 in 1969 and was at its lowest, -0.4748, in 2020.
United Arab Emirates ranks 2nd of 74 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population growth (annual %) (UNICEF) in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4.94 | — |
| 1962 | 4.92 | -0.5% |
| 1963 | 4.89 | -0.6% |
| 1964 | 4.8 | -1.9% |
| 1965 | 4.54 | -5.5% |
| 1966 | 4.03 | -11.1% |
| 1967 | 3.24 | -19.7% |
| 1968 | 10.41 | +221.6% |
| 1969 | 18.38 | +76.6% |
| 1970 | 17.86 | -2.8% |
| 1971 | 15.63 | -12.5% |
| 1972 | 13.91 | -11.1% |
| 1973 | 12.53 | -9.9% |
| 1974 | 11.4 | -9.0% |
| 1975 | 10.43 | -8.5% |
| 1976 | 12.62 | +21.0% |
| 1977 | 14.25 | +13.0% |
| 1978 | 13.06 | -8.4% |
| 1979 | 11.95 | -8.5% |
| 1980 | 10.77 | -9.9% |
| 1981 | 7.96 | -26.1% |
| 1982 | 5.87 | -26.2% |
| 1983 | 5.74 | -2.2% |
| 1984 | 5.56 | -3.1% |
| 1985 | 5.36 | -3.7% |
| 1986 | 6.29 | +17.4% |
| 1987 | 7.03 | +11.7% |
| 1988 | 6.61 | -6.0% |
| 1989 | 6.23 | -5.8% |
| 1990 | 5.88 | -5.6% |
| 1991 | 5.55 | -5.5% |
| 1992 | 5.25 | -5.5% |
| 1993 | 4.95 | -5.6% |
| 1994 | 4.66 | -5.8% |
| 1995 | 4.47 | -4.1% |
| 1996 | 6.48 | +44.8% |
| 1997 | 8.12 | +25.4% |
| 1998 | 7.62 | -6.2% |
| 1999 | 7.16 | -6.0% |
| 2000 | 6.74 | -5.9% |
| 2001 | 6.38 | -5.3% |
| 2002 | 6.08 | -4.7% |
| 2003 | 5.78 | -4.8% |
| 2004 | 5.49 | -5.1% |
| 2005 | 5.19 | -5.5% |
| 2006 | 7.12 | +37.3% |
| 2007 | 11.59 | +62.8% |
| 2008 | 11.38 | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 6.22 | -45.4% |
| 2010 | 2.4 | -61.4% |
| 2011 | 3.36 | +40.1% |
| 2012 | 3.96 | +17.9% |
| 2013 | 4 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 4.65 | +16.3% |
| 2015 | 5.38 | +15.7% |
| 2016 | 4.93 | -8.4% |
| 2017 | 3.17 | -35.6% |
| 2018 | 1.33 | -58.1% |
| 2019 | 1.05 | -20.7% |
| 2020 | -0.4748 | -145.0% |
| 2021 | 1.84 | -486.5% |
| 2022 | 5.09 | +177.3% |
| 2023 | 3.98 | -21.8% |
| 2024 | 4.68 | +17.8% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 4.68 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.5423, 8.6× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 4.68 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.57, 3.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Population growth (annual %) (UNICEF) in United Arab Emirates changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +486.5% | -0.4748 | 1.84 |
| 1968 | +221.6% | 3.24 | 10.41 |
| 2022 | +177.3% | 1.84 | 5.09 |
| 2020 | -145.0% | 1.05 | -0.4748 |
| 1969 | +76.6% | 10.41 | 18.38 |
| 2007 | +62.8% | 7.12 | 11.59 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.68 | 3.24 | 18.38 | 9 |
| 1970s | 13.36 | 10.43 | 17.86 | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.74 | 5.36 | 10.77 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.01 | 4.47 | 8.12 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.2 | 5.19 | 11.59 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.42 | 1.05 | 5.38 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.02 | -0.4748 | 5.09 | 5 |
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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 growth in United Arab Emirates?
- Population growth in United Arab Emirates was 4.68 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest population growth recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 18.38 in 1969.
- What is the lowest population growth recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.4748 in 2020.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for population growth?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 2nd out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is population growth rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Population growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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