Total population in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Total population was 26,134 in 2100. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2100)
26,134
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
10th
of 20 countries
All-time high
26,134
in 2100
All-time low
74.51
in 1950
Years of data
151
1950–2100

Total population in United Arab Emirates, 1950–2100

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2100, total population in United Arab Emirates stood at 26,134. That is the highest value across all 151 years on record.

That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and up 9.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total population in United Arab Emirates peaked at 26,134 in 2100 and was at its lowest, 74.51, in 1950.

United Arab Emirates ranks 10th of 20 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.

Total population in United Arab Emirates, year by year

Annual values for Total population in United Arab Emirates, 1950 to 2100.
Year Value Change
1950 74.51 —
1951 79.54 +6.7%
1952 84.76 +6.6%
1953 90.15 +6.4%
1954 95.65 +6.1%
1955 101.26 +5.9%
1956 106.96 +5.6%
1957 112.78 +5.4%
1958 118.76 +5.3%
1959 124.94 +5.2%
1960 131.33 +5.1%
1961 137.99 +5.1%
1962 144.95 +5.0%
1963 152.21 +5.0%
1964 159.69 +4.9%
1965 167.1 +4.6%
1966 173.98 +4.1%
1967 179.7 +3.3%
1968 199.42 +11.0%
1969 239.66 +20.2%
1970 286.54 +19.6%
1971 335.03 +16.9%
1972 385.01 +14.9%
1973 436.4 +13.3%
1974 489.09 +12.1%
1975 542.86 +11.0%
1976 615.87 +13.4%
1977 710.21 +15.3%
1978 809.27 +13.9%
1979 912.01 +12.7%
1980 1,016 +11.4%
1981 1,100 +8.3%
1982 1,166 +6.0%
1983 1,235 +5.9%
1984 1,306 +5.7%
1985 1,378 +5.5%
1986 1,467 +6.5%
1987 1,574 +7.3%
1988 1,682 +6.8%
1989 1,790 +6.4%
1990 1,898 +6.1%
1991 2,007 +5.7%
1992 2,115 +5.4%
1993 2,222 +5.1%
1994 2,328 +4.8%
1995 2,435 +4.6%
1996 2,598 +6.7%
1997 2,817 +8.5%
1998 3,040 +7.9%
1999 3,266 +7.4%
2000 3,494 +7.0%
2001 3,724 +6.6%
2002 3,957 +6.3%
2003 4,192 +6.0%
2004 4,429 +5.6%
2005 4,665 +5.3%
2006 5,009 +7.4%
2007 5,625 +12.3%
2008 6,303 +12.1%
2009 6,707 +6.4%
2010 6,938 +3.4%
2011 7,199 +3.8%
2012 7,497 +4.1%
2013 7,832 +4.5%
2014 8,237 +5.2%
2015 8,675 +5.3%
2016 9,031 +4.1%
2017 9,234 +2.3%
2018 9,347 +1.2%
2019 9,378 +0.3%
2020 9,449 +0.8%
2021 9,789 +3.6%
2022 10,242 +4.6%
2023 10,642 +3.9%
2024 11,027 +3.6%
2025 11,346 +2.9%
2026 11,575 +2.0%
2027 11,756 +1.6%
2028 11,912 +1.3%
2029 12,055 +1.2%
2030 12,191 +1.1%
2031 12,327 +1.1%
2032 12,468 +1.1%
2033 12,612 +1.2%
2034 12,760 +1.2%
2035 12,911 +1.2%
2036 13,064 +1.2%
2037 13,219 +1.2%
2038 13,376 +1.2%
2039 13,534 +1.2%
2040 13,694 +1.2%
2041 13,854 +1.2%
2042 14,016 +1.2%
2043 14,179 +1.2%
2044 14,343 +1.2%
2045 14,507 +1.1%
2046 14,674 +1.1%
2047 14,844 +1.2%
2048 15,017 +1.2%
2049 15,192 +1.2%
2050 15,367 +1.2%
2051 15,544 +1.1%
2052 15,721 +1.1%
2053 15,900 +1.1%
2054 16,081 +1.1%
2055 16,265 +1.1%
2056 16,450 +1.1%
2057 16,638 +1.1%
2058 16,828 +1.1%
2059 17,020 +1.1%
2060 17,215 +1.1%
2061 17,412 +1.1%
2062 17,613 +1.2%
2063 17,818 +1.2%
2064 18,026 +1.2%
2065 18,237 +1.2%
2066 18,452 +1.2%
2067 18,668 +1.2%
2068 18,888 +1.2%
2069 19,110 +1.2%
2070 19,334 +1.2%
2071 19,560 +1.2%
2072 19,787 +1.2%
2073 20,016 +1.2%
2074 20,245 +1.1%
2075 20,474 +1.1%
2076 20,704 +1.1%
2077 20,933 +1.1%
2078 21,162 +1.1%
2079 21,390 +1.1%
2080 21,617 +1.1%
2081 21,844 +1.0%
2082 22,070 +1.0%
2083 22,295 +1.0%
2084 22,519 +1.0%
2085 22,742 +1.0%
2086 22,964 +1.0%
2087 23,186 +1.0%
2088 23,408 +1.0%
2089 23,631 +0.9%
2090 23,853 +0.9%
2091 24,075 +0.9%
2092 24,298 +0.9%
2093 24,522 +0.9%
2094 24,747 +0.9%
2095 24,974 +0.9%
2096 25,202 +0.9%
2097 25,432 +0.9%
2098 25,664 +0.9%
2099 25,898 +0.9%
2100 26,134 +0.9%

United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries

  • United Arab Emirates's 26,134 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 21,323, 1.2× the median. (19 countries reporting)
  • United Arab Emirates's 26,134 is above the median for high income countries, which is 10,849, 2.4× the median. (6 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 98.93 74.51 124.94 10
1960s 168.6 131.33 239.66 10
1970s 552.23 286.54 912.01 10
1980s 1,371 1,016 1,790 10
1990s 2,473 1,898 3,266 10
2000s 4,810 3,494 6,707 10
2010s 8,337 6,938 9,378 10
2020s 10,979 9,449 12,055 10
2030s 12,846 12,191 13,534 10
2040s 14,432 13,694 15,192 10
2050s 16,181 15,367 17,020 10
2060s 18,144 17,215 19,110 10
2070s 20,361 19,334 21,390 10
2080s 22,628 21,617 23,631 10
2090s 24,866 23,853 25,898 10
2100s 26,134 26,134 26,134 1

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 7 Algeria 64,488 compare
  2. 8 Syria 43,687 compare
  3. 9 Morocco 37,884 compare
  4. 11 Jordan 21,323 compare
  5. 12 Oman 12,095 compare
  6. 13 Palestine 11,482 compare

See the full ranking of 23 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is total population in United Arab Emirates?
Total population in United Arab Emirates was 26,134 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest total population recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 26,134 in 2100.
What is the lowest total population recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was 74.51 in 1950.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for total population?
United Arab Emirates ranks 10th out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
Is total population rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is up 9.6%. 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 Total population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Total population
Source
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Coverage
23 places, 3,473 data points, 1950–2100
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