Population younger than 15 with projections in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Population younger than 15 with projections was 1.74 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.74 million
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
105th
of 236 countries
All-time high
1.74 million
in 2023
All-time low
31,814
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Population younger than 15 with projections in United Arab Emirates, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population younger than 15 with projections in United Arab Emirates is 1.74 million, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and up 31.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population younger than 15 with projections in United Arab Emirates peaked at 1.74 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 31,814, in 1950.
That places United Arab Emirates 105th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, 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 younger than 15 with projections in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 31,814 | — |
| 1951 | 34,484 | +8.4% |
| 1952 | 37,025 | +7.4% |
| 1953 | 39,379 | +6.4% |
| 1954 | 41,501 | +5.4% |
| 1955 | 43,363 | +4.5% |
| 1956 | 44,965 | +3.7% |
| 1957 | 46,328 | +3.0% |
| 1958 | 47,512 | +2.6% |
| 1959 | 48,578 | +2.2% |
| 1960 | 49,607 | +2.1% |
| 1961 | 50,693 | +2.2% |
| 1962 | 51,935 | +2.5% |
| 1963 | 53,418 | +2.9% |
| 1964 | 55,093 | +3.1% |
| 1965 | 56,683 | +2.9% |
| 1966 | 57,762 | +1.9% |
| 1967 | 57,763 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 62,230 | +7.7% |
| 1969 | 73,234 | +17.7% |
| 1970 | 85,328 | +16.5% |
| 1971 | 97,062 | +13.8% |
| 1972 | 108,873 | +12.2% |
| 1973 | 121,114 | +11.2% |
| 1974 | 133,987 | +10.6% |
| 1975 | 147,448 | +10.0% |
| 1976 | 165,845 | +12.5% |
| 1977 | 190,292 | +14.7% |
| 1978 | 217,604 | +14.4% |
| 1979 | 247,539 | +13.8% |
| 1980 | 278,471 | +12.5% |
| 1981 | 307,918 | +10.6% |
| 1982 | 336,147 | +9.2% |
| 1983 | 364,872 | +8.5% |
| 1984 | 394,217 | +8.0% |
| 1985 | 423,699 | +7.5% |
| 1986 | 457,123 | +7.9% |
| 1987 | 491,102 | +7.4% |
| 1988 | 518,877 | +5.7% |
| 1989 | 541,920 | +4.4% |
| 1990 | 561,508 | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 578,701 | +3.1% |
| 1992 | 594,275 | +2.7% |
| 1993 | 608,522 | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 621,075 | +2.1% |
| 1995 | 631,557 | +1.7% |
| 1996 | 653,996 | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 683,624 | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 703,699 | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 717,760 | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 727,952 | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 736,845 | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 748,190 | +1.5% |
| 2003 | 765,521 | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 789,592 | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 815,565 | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 861,755 | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 955,853 | +10.9% |
| 2008 | 1.06 million | +11.2% |
| 2009 | 1.13 million | +6.5% |
| 2010 | 1.17 million | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 1.21 million | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 1.26 million | +4.0% |
| 2013 | 1.32 million | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 1.39 million | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 1.46 million | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 1.52 million | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 1.55 million | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 1.56 million | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 1.56 million | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 1.57 million | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 1.62 million | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 1.69 million | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 1.74 million | +3.0% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 1.74 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 424,895, 4.1× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 1.74 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.98 million, 58% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 41,495 | 31,814 | 48,578 | 10 |
| 1960s | 56,842 | 49,607 | 73,234 | 10 |
| 1970s | 151,509 | 85,328 | 247,539 | 10 |
| 1980s | 411,435 | 278,471 | 541,920 | 10 |
| 1990s | 635,472 | 561,508 | 717,760 | 10 |
| 2000s | 859,514 | 727,952 | 1.13 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.40 million | 1.17 million | 1.56 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.65 million | 1.57 million | 1.74 million | 4 |
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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)
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- 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 younger than 15 with projections in United Arab Emirates?
- Population younger than 15 with projections in United Arab Emirates was 1.74 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population younger than 15 with projections recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 1.74 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest population younger than 15 with projections recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 31,814 in 1950.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for population younger than 15 with projections?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 105th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population younger than 15 with projections rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.9%. 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 younger than 15 with projections. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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