Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate was 1.1 % change on previous year in 2050. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2050)
1.1 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 4.8%
World rank
16th
of 234 countries
All-time high
19.18 % change on previous year
in 1978
All-time low
-0.7929 % change on previous year
in 2019
Years of data
100
1951–2050
Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 1951–2050
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 1.1 % change on previous year for urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate in 2050.
The figure is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 76.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates peaked at 19.18 % change on previous year in 1978 and was at its lowest, -0.7929 % change on previous year, in 2019.
That places United Arab Emirates 16th out of 234 countries with data for 2050, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 0.9459 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 0.6814 % change on previous year | -28.0% |
| 1953 | 0.4249 % change on previous year | -37.6% |
| 1954 | 0.1728 % change on previous year | -59.3% |
| 1955 | -0.0268 % change on previous year | -115.5% |
| 1956 | -0.1483 % change on previous year | +452.8% |
| 1957 | -0.1647 % change on previous year | +11.1% |
| 1958 | -0.0481 % change on previous year | -70.8% |
| 1959 | 0.2053 % change on previous year | -527.3% |
| 1960 | 0.589 % change on previous year | +186.9% |
| 1961 | 0.9459 % change on previous year | +60.6% |
| 1962 | 1.18 % change on previous year | +24.9% |
| 1963 | 1.38 % change on previous year | +17.0% |
| 1964 | 1.48 % change on previous year | +6.9% |
| 1965 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -8.5% |
| 1966 | 0.9235 % change on previous year | -31.7% |
| 1967 | 0.1427 % change on previous year | -84.5% |
| 1968 | 7.53 % change on previous year | +5174.1% |
| 1969 | 16.09 % change on previous year | +113.7% |
| 1970 | 15.05 % change on previous year | -6.4% |
| 1971 | 12.35 % change on previous year | -17.9% |
| 1972 | 10.56 % change on previous year | -14.5% |
| 1973 | 9.52 % change on previous year | -9.8% |
| 1974 | 9.15 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 1975 | 9.41 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 1976 | 13.65 % change on previous year | +45.1% |
| 1977 | 18.76 % change on previous year | +37.4% |
| 1978 | 19.18 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 1979 | 18.13 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 1980 | 15.55 % change on previous year | -14.2% |
| 1981 | 10.87 % change on previous year | -30.1% |
| 1982 | 7.96 % change on previous year | -26.7% |
| 1983 | 7.56 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 1984 | 7.12 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 1985 | 6.63 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 1986 | 7.45 % change on previous year | +12.3% |
| 1987 | 8.18 % change on previous year | +9.9% |
| 1988 | 7.69 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 1989 | 7.24 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 1990 | 6.79 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 1991 | 6.37 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 1992 | 5.94 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 1993 | 5.51 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 1994 | 5.08 % change on previous year | -7.9% |
| 1995 | 4.72 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 1996 | 6.64 % change on previous year | +40.5% |
| 1997 | 7.9 % change on previous year | +19.0% |
| 1998 | 6.85 % change on previous year | -13.3% |
| 1999 | 5.89 % change on previous year | -14.0% |
| 2000 | 5.01 % change on previous year | -15.0% |
| 2001 | 4.22 % change on previous year | -15.8% |
| 2002 | 3.52 % change on previous year | -16.6% |
| 2003 | 2.85 % change on previous year | -19.0% |
| 2004 | 2.2 % change on previous year | -22.8% |
| 2005 | 1.12 % change on previous year | -49.0% |
| 2006 | 5.29 % change on previous year | +371.6% |
| 2007 | 11 % change on previous year | +108.0% |
| 2008 | 10.71 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 5.14 % change on previous year | -52.0% |
| 2010 | 2.21 % change on previous year | -57.0% |
| 2011 | 2.53 % change on previous year | +14.2% |
| 2012 | 2.9 % change on previous year | +14.8% |
| 2013 | 3.23 % change on previous year | +11.5% |
| 2014 | 3.94 % change on previous year | +21.8% |
| 2015 | 4.09 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 2.9 % change on previous year | -29.0% |
| 2017 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -62.7% |
| 2018 | 0.0721 % change on previous year | -93.3% |
| 2019 | -0.7929 % change on previous year | -1199.2% |
| 2020 | -0.3619 % change on previous year | -54.4% |
| 2021 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -783.4% |
| 2022 | 3.5 % change on previous year | +41.6% |
| 2023 | 2.81 % change on previous year | -19.9% |
| 2024 | 2.54 % change on previous year | -9.5% |
| 2025 | 1.84 % change on previous year | -27.5% |
| 2026 | 0.997 % change on previous year | -45.9% |
| 2027 | 0.5719 % change on previous year | -42.6% |
| 2028 | 0.3678 % change on previous year | -35.7% |
| 2029 | 0.258 % change on previous year | -29.8% |
| 2030 | 0.2187 % change on previous year | -15.3% |
| 2031 | 0.2396 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 2032 | 0.291 % change on previous year | +21.4% |
| 2033 | 0.3402 % change on previous year | +16.9% |
| 2034 | 0.387 % change on previous year | +13.8% |
| 2035 | 0.4303 % change on previous year | +11.2% |
| 2036 | 0.4713 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 2037 | 0.5111 % change on previous year | +8.4% |
| 2038 | 0.5508 % change on previous year | +7.8% |
| 2039 | 0.5894 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 2040 | 0.6266 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 2041 | 0.6649 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 2042 | 0.7042 % change on previous year | +5.9% |
| 2043 | 0.745 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 2044 | 0.786 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 2045 | 0.8277 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 2046 | 0.8786 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 2047 | 0.9415 % change on previous year | +7.2% |
| 2048 | 1 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 2049 | 1.05 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 2050 | 1.1 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.2269 % change on previous year | -0.1647 % change on previous year | 0.9459 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 3.16 % change on previous year | 0.1427 % change on previous year | 16.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 13.58 % change on previous year | 9.15 % change on previous year | 19.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.62 % change on previous year | 6.63 % change on previous year | 15.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.17 % change on previous year | 4.72 % change on previous year | 7.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.1 % change on previous year | 1.12 % change on previous year | 11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.22 % change on previous year | -0.7929 % change on previous year | 4.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.5 % change on previous year | -0.3619 % change on previous year | 3.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | 0.403 % change on previous year | 0.2187 % change on previous year | 0.5894 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2040s | 0.8229 % change on previous year | 0.6266 % change on previous year | 1.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2050s | 1.1 % change on previous year | 1.1 % change on previous year | 1.1 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 13 Ethiopia 1.28 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Uganda 1.23 % change on previous year compare
- 15 Gambia 1.17 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Mozambique 1.08 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Central African Republic 0.8749 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Mauritania 0.8005 % change on previous year compare
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- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.4807 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.9136 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.9136 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.9% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.66 million people (2100)
- Population density 367.99 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.9% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 1.08 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.6462 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 11,450 Persons (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates?
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates was 1.1 % change on previous year in 2050, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 19.18 % change on previous year in 1978.
- What is the lowest urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.7929 % change on previous year in 2019.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 16th out of 234 countries with data for 2050.
- Is urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 76.1%. 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 Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Urban and rural population 2050. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Urban and rural population projected to 2050 HYDE (2023); United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Urban and rural population 2050. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.