United Arab Emirates Statistics

Population

11,346,000 people (2025)

Total GDP

$548.6B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$49,500 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.94 (15.)

About United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates has transformed from desert to modern luxury destination with iconic architecture. The country has seven emirates with Dubai and Abu Dhabi as major centers. Emirati culture balances traditional Bedouin values with international influences.

The nation has hot desert climate with artificial cooling in urban areas. UAE has federal monarchy with ruling families governing each emirate. The country has oil wealth funding massive development projects.

Dubai has world's tallest building Burj Khalifa and artificial islands. UAE has significant expatriate majority serving growing economy. The nation has Arabic as official language with English widely used.

Traditional Emirati culture includes falconry, camel racing, and desert traditions. The country has Muslim majority with religious tolerance policies. Emirati cuisine features rice, meat, and Arabian spices with international influences.

The population is 9.4 million with massive expatriate workforce and Emirati minority. UAE offers luxury lifestyle, modern development, and Gulf prosperity in federation of emirates.

Geographic Distribution

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$548.6B
$498.8B
$449.1B
$399.3B
$349.5B
$418.0B
$349.5B
$415.2B
$502.7B
$514.1B
$537.1B
$548.6B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
8.0%
0-14
8.0%
7.5%
15-24
5.2%
35.7%
25-44
16.8%
11.5%
45-64
5.5%
1.0%
65+
0.8%
Male
Female
%63.8 (7.235.619)
%36.2 (4.110.380)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 26.134.299 +0.91% 368
2090 23.852.867 +0.94% 335.8
2080 21.617.417 +1.06% 304.4
2070 19.334.289 +1.17% 272.2
2060 17.214.830 +1.14% 242.4
2050 15.367.392 +1.16% 216.4
2040 13.693.776 +1.18% 192.8
2030 12.190.605 +1.13% 171.6
2025 NOW 11.346.000 +2.89% 159.7
2020 9.448.524 +0.75% 133
2015 8.674.633 +5.31% 122.1
2010 6.938.363 +3.45% 97.7
2005 4.664.790 +5.32% 65.7
2000 3.493.575 +6.97% 49.2
1995 2.434.662 +4.57% 34.3
1990 1.898.220 +6.05% 26.7
1985 1.377.911 +5.51% 19.4
1980 1.015.700 +11.37% 14.3
1975 542.856 +10.99% 7.6
1970 286.536 +19.56% 4
1965 167.103 +4.64% 2.4
1960 131.334 +5.12% 1.8
1955 101.258 +5.86% 1.4
1950 74.512 - 1

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Largest Cities

All Cities
1 Abu Dhabi City
1.807.000
2 Sharjah City
1.398.167
3 Al Ain
891.584
4 Bur Dubai
843.925
5 Abu Dhabi Island
796.341

Geographic Regions

Abu Dhabi
3.789.861
Ajman
525.941
Dubai
3.656.813
Fujairah
256.208
Ras Al Khaimah
468.596
Sharjah
1.742.978
Umm Al Quwain
86.253

Cities

Abu Dhabi City
1.807.000
Abu Dhabi Island
796.341
Al Reem Island
108.234
Khalifa City
453.187
Mohammed Bin Zayed City
367.293
Mussafah
81.945
Al Ain
891.584
Al Ain City Center
398.621
Al Yahar
94.237
Al Hayer
32.458
Remah
28.641
Sweihan
37.916
Al Khatem
26.493
Al Shwaib
9.854
Al Faqa
13.687
Nahil
8.542
Mezyad
31.743
Al Quaa
18.392
Al Wagan
29.786
Al Shuwaib
11.214
Bu Krayah
15.784
Al Khazna
12.948
Al Hili
51.818
Al Dhafra
778.811
Madinat Zayed
98.421
Ghayathi
43.982
Ruwais
25.471
Mirfa
18.695
Liwa
20.763
Sila
14.829
Dalma Island
4.912
Sir Bani Yas Island
1.738
Habshan
16.500
Baynounah
8.347
ICAD II
525.153
Deira
587.432
Al Ras
36.218
Al Murar
48.675
Naif
39.724
Al Baraha
42.863
Al Dhagaya
28.914
Abu Hail
54.732
Al Muraqabat
71.395
Al Mamzer
38.562
Al Waheda
76.349
Hor Al Anz
85.421
Al Khabisi
64.579
Bur Dubai
843.925
Al Karama
124.872
Al Mankhool
98.347
Al Raffa
39.812
Al Hudaiba
56.784
Al Satwa
73.925
Al Jafiliya
45.321
Jumeirah
178.934
Al Wasl
142.587
Umm Suqeim
83.343
Downtown Dubai
127.641
Burj Khalifa
12.436
Dubai Mall
4.500
Old Town
10.705
Business Bay
100.000
Jebel Ali
394.581
Discovery Gardens
62.418
Dubai Marina
78.342
Jumeirah Beach Residence
26.386
Jumeirah Lakes Towers
103.492
Emirates Hills
8.594
Al Barsha
115.349
Dubai Land
452.187
Al Warsan
83.671
International City
124.613
Dubai Silicon Oasis
85.392
Academic City
12.478
Dubai South
146.033
Al Qusais
321.458
Al Qusais 1
96.723
Al Qusais 2
112.684
Al Qusais 3
56.792
Al Nahda
55.259
Mirdif
156.784
Muhaisnah
42.392
Al Rashidiya
287.659
Al Mizhar
72.349
Al Warqa
116.838
Hatta
12.795
Hatta Center
8.934
Al Hajarain
1.568
Al Madam
2.293
Palm Jumeirah
42.962
Deira Islands
11.874
Dubai Creek Harbour
27.534
Sharjah City
1.398.167
Al Nahda Sharjah
278.426
Al Khan
145.872
Al Qasimia
98.675
Al Majaz
163.284
Al Yarmook
85.431
Al Ghubaiba
76.482
Muwaileh
124.973
Al Taawun
92.456
Al Qasba
42.165
Al Layyeh
35.721
Al Falaj
104.682
Al Shahba
87.395
Al Ramtha
62.605
Eastern Region
344.811
Khor Fakkan
78.473
Kalba
64.582
Dibba Al-Hisn
32.941
Al Madam Sharjah
14.295
Al Batayih
11.847
Mleiha
5.489
Al Dhaid
36.842
Wadi Al Helo
12.358
Nahwa
842
Al Hamriyah
41.952
Nazwa
8.924
Zubair
9.341
Khorfakkan Rural
26.925
Ajman City
491.618
Al Nuaimiya
174.582
Al Jurf
93.726
Al Rashidiya Ajman
86.271
Al Rumailah
43.865
Al Rawda
28.642
Al Zahra
35.784
Ajman Center
28.748
Masfout
21.457
Masfout Center
8.974
Al Saf
5.682
Muzeira
6.801
Manama
12.866
Manama Center
7.329
Al Dhareef
5.537
Umm Al Quwain City
64.978
Al Raas UAQ
12.847
Al Rolla
16.482
Old Town UAQ
9.354
Al Hamriya UAQ
7.842
Umm Al Quwain Marina
4.529
Al Salama
13.924
Falaj Al Mualla
21.275
Falaj Al Mualla Center
11.843
Al Rafa
4.682
Al Libyab
4.750
Ras Al Khaimah City
298.452
Al Nakheel RAK
48.972
Al Mamourah
32.758
Al Dhait
64.817
Dahan
18.947
Julphar
28.594
Al Uraibi
16.842
Al Rams
21.458
Al Hamra RAK
8.742
Al Jazirah Al Hamra
4.852
Old City RAK
52.470
Al Jeer
17.482
Al Jeer Center
12.458
Shaam
5.024
Southern Region RAK
152.662
Digdaga
38.742
Khatt
12.784
Masafi RAK
18.475
Al Ghail
13.847
Wadi Al Qour
8.947
Idhn
7.249
Huwaylat
12.478
Shawka
5.628
Al Qir
21.896
Al Munai'i
12.616
Fujairah City
126.867
Fujairah Center
89.742
Al Faseel
21.478
Al Gurfa
15.647
Northern Region Fujairah
84.357
Dibba Al-Fujairah
41.752
Al Bidyah
15.834
Murbah
12.574
Qidfa
14.197
Southern Region Fujairah
44.984
Masafi FUJ
18.845
Al Bithnah
8.742
Al Taween
7.548
Wadi Sidr
4.857
Al Farfar
4.992

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