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United Arab Emirates· by the numbers

11,846,823
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing11,513,149 (World Bank, 2025) + +526,749/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 714 on Earth

United Arab Emirates's population is 11,513,149 (2025) — the 85th-largest in the world and the 27th-largest in Asia, growing by about 526,749 people a year.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

United Arab Emirates Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#85 of 217
11,513,149
Area
82,880 km²
162.1 km² land area
Density
162.1 / km²
2025
71,020 km² land area
Price level#49 of 200
64 / US 100
cost of living
Share of humanity
0.14%
1 in 714 people on Earth lives in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Population11,513,149 people
#85 / 217
Life expectancy83.1 years
#21 / 217
Average height174.1 cm (male)
#91 / 200
Median age31.2 years, half older
#110 / 220
Cleanest air57.19 µg/m³ PM2.5
#193 / 200
Safest countries0.7 homicides / 100k
#29 / 196
Most dangerous0.7 homicides / 100k
#166 / 196
Internet users100% of population online
#1 / 182
PopulationLife exp.HeightMedian ageClean airSafetyDangerOnline
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

United Arab Emirates's Population Growth

Yes — United Arab Emirates's population rose by 526,749 people (+4.79%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.2 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was positive in the latest year on record.

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.

Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

United Arab Emirates Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
162.1 people / km²
71,020 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
31.2 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
83.1 years
M 82.2 · F 84.3
Average height2019
174.1 cm (male)
female 160.5 cm
Homicide rate2022
0.7 per 100,000
#29 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
57.2 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
86.0 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
1.2 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
+158,634 people
positive in latest year
Aged 65+2025
1.8 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male — 7,342,213Female — 4,170,935
0-4 · Male: 302,3600-4 · Female: 304,3100-45-9 · Male: 318,0045-9 · Female: 315,0225-910-14 · Male: 301,60810-14 · Female: 298,19810-1415-19 · Male: 274,07215-19 · Female: 237,68615-1920-24 · Male: 589,91620-24 · Female: 361,65920-2425-29 · Male: 998,98825-29 · Female: 531,81825-2930-34 · Male: 1,260,09130-34 · Female: 515,28930-3435-39 · Male: 1,118,13335-39 · Female: 504,97135-3940-44 · Male: 735,63340-44 · Female: 381,06440-4445-49 · Male: 546,23445-49 · Female: 239,56045-4950-54 · Male: 388,60250-54 · Female: 162,36150-5455-59 · Male: 244,93355-59 · Female: 136,15055-5960-64 · Male: 148,44260-64 · Female: 91,69360-6465-69 · Male: 57,95365-69 · Female: 40,66365-6970-74 · Male: 28,16670-74 · Female: 25,15270-7475-79 · Male: 18,99975-79 · Female: 15,14475-7980+ · Male: 10,07980+ · Female: 10,19580+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Dubai
3,790,000
2
Abu Dhabi
1,807,000
3
Sharjah
1,800,000
4
Al Ain City
846,747
5
Ajman
490,035
6
Dayrah
400,000
7
Ras Al Khaimah
351,943
8
Musaffah
243,341
9
Jebel Ali
210,000
10
Business Bay
191,000
11
Dubai Investments Park
160,000
12
International City
120,000

Where is United Arab Emirates Located?

Capital
Abu Dhabi
Currency
Dirham (AED)
Language(s)
Arabic, Persian, English, Hindi, Urdu
Region
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Continent
48 countries in Asia →
Land area
71,020 km²
Area (GeoNames)
82,880 km²
Borders
2 countries
Shares a border with
Saudi ArabiaOman

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Frequently asked

What is the population of United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates's population is 11,513,149 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #85 of 217 countries and territories by population.

How many people live in United Arab Emirates?

11,513,149 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.

What is United Arab Emirates's population density?

162.1 people per km², based on a land area of 71,020 km².

What is United Arab Emirates ranked in population worldwide?

#85 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.

What is the life expectancy in United Arab Emirates?

83.1 years on average (2024) — 82.2 for men, 84.3 for women.

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