Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was 3.47 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates stood at 3.47 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.1% on the previous year and down 37.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates peaked at 18.16 % change on previous year in 1971 and was at its lowest, -0.4204 % change on previous year, in 2020.
United Arab Emirates ranks 6th of 233 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 18.16 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 15.87 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 1973 | 14.1 % change on previous year | -11.2% |
| 1974 | 12.69 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 1975 | 11.53 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 1976 | 10.51 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 1977 | 16.1 % change on previous year | +53.2% |
| 1978 | 14.64 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 1979 | 13.34 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 1980 | 12.12 % change on previous year | -9.2% |
| 1981 | 10.7 % change on previous year | -11.8% |
| 1982 | 6.11 % change on previous year | -42.9% |
| 1983 | 5.99 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1984 | 5.83 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 1985 | 5.62 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 1986 | 5.4 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 1987 | 7.53 % change on previous year | +39.4% |
| 1988 | 7.05 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 1989 | 6.63 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 1990 | 6.24 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 1991 | 5.88 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 1992 | 5.55 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 1993 | 5.23 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 1994 | 4.93 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 1995 | 4.63 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 1996 | 4.52 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1997 | 8.77 % change on previous year | +93.9% |
| 1998 | 8.18 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 1999 | 7.67 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 2000 | 7.19 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 2001 | 6.76 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 2002 | 6.42 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 2003 | 6.12 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 2004 | 5.8 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 2005 | 5.49 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 2006 | 5.17 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 2007 | 9.49 % change on previous year | +83.6% |
| 2008 | 14.85 % change on previous year | +56.5% |
| 2009 | 9.62 % change on previous year | -35.2% |
| 2010 | 3.49 % change on previous year | -63.7% |
| 2011 | 3.41 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 4.11 % change on previous year | +20.5% |
| 2013 | 4.16 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 4.75 % change on previous year | +14.2% |
| 2015 | 5.57 % change on previous year | +17.1% |
| 2016 | 5.07 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 2017 | 3.19 % change on previous year | -37.2% |
| 2018 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -57.7% |
| 2019 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -19.0% |
| 2020 | -0.4204 % change on previous year | -138.5% |
| 2021 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -559.7% |
| 2022 | 5.24 % change on previous year | +171.3% |
| 2023 | 4.04 % change on previous year | -22.9% |
| 2024 | 3.77 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 2025 | 3.47 % change on previous year | -8.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.11 % change on previous year | 10.51 % change on previous year | 18.16 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 7.3 % change on previous year | 5.4 % change on previous year | 12.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.16 % change on previous year | 4.52 % change on previous year | 8.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.69 % change on previous year | 5.17 % change on previous year | 14.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.62 % change on previous year | 1.09 % change on previous year | 5.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.01 % change on previous year | -0.4204 % change on previous year | 5.24 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 3 Tokelau 4.36 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Chad 4.31 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Syria 4.12 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Somalia 3.46 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Central African Republic 3.45 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Niger 3.31 % change on previous year 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 total population (thousands), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates was 3.47 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 18.16 % change on previous year in 1971.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.4204 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 6th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.