Population in the largest city in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Population in the largest city was 51.87 in 2020. ▲ Rising
Latest (2020)
51.87
World rank
22nd
of 179 countries
All-time high
52.61
in 2005
All-time low
20.29
in 1980
Years of data
9
1980–2020
Population in the largest city in United Arab Emirates, 1980–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in the largest city in United Arab Emirates is 51.87, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of up 40.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the largest city in United Arab Emirates peaked at 52.61 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 20.29, in 1980.
That places United Arab Emirates 22nd out of 179 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.
Population in the largest city in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 20.29 | — |
| 1985 | 31.87 | +57.1% |
| 1990 | 35.52 | +11.5% |
| 1995 | 36.72 | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 42.15 | +14.8% |
| 2005 | 52.61 | +24.8% |
| 2010 | 37 | -29.7% |
| 2015 | 47.13 | +27.4% |
| 2020 | 51.87 | +10.1% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 51.87 is above the median for high income countries, which is 29.23, 1.8× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 51.87 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 22.65, 2.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 26.08 | 20.29 | 31.87 | 2 |
| 1990s | 36.12 | 35.52 | 36.72 | 2 |
| 2000s | 47.38 | 42.15 | 52.61 | 2 |
| 2010s | 42.06 | 37 | 47.13 | 2 |
| 2020s | 51.87 | 51.87 | 51.87 | 1 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 19 Costa Rica 56.64 compare
- 20 Gambia 56.61 compare
- 21 Guinea-Bissau 52.25 compare
- 23 French Polynesia 51.78 compare
- 24 Latvia 50.78 compare
- 25 East Timor 50.69 compare
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 in the largest city in United Arab Emirates?
- Population in the largest city in United Arab Emirates was 51.87 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population in the largest city recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 52.61 in 2005.
- What is the lowest population in the largest city recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.29 in 1980.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for population in the largest city?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 22nd out of 179 countries with data for 2020.
- Is population in the largest city rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Population in the largest city. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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