United Arab Emirates
- Capital:
- Abu Dhabi
- Continent:
- Asia
- Region(s):
- Western Asia, The Middle East
- Abbreviation:
- ARE
11,574,682
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
11,574,682
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
United Arab Emiratess' population is projected to be 25,431,504 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11,574,682 | 3.41% | 86 |
| 2025 | 11,346,000 | 3.73% | 86 |
| 2020 | 9,448,524 | 0.75% | 96 |
| 2019 | 9,377,847 | 0.33% | 97 |
| 2018 | 9,346,870 | 1.22% | 96 |
| 2017 | 9,234,327 | 2.25% | 95 |
| 2015 | 8,674,633 | 4.57% | 96 |
| 2010 | 6,938,363 | 8.26% | 103 |
| 2005 | 4,664,790 | 5.95% | 116 |
| 2000 | 3,493,575 | 7.49% | 128 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11,574,682 | 3.41% | 86 |
| 2032 | 12,467,816 | 1.18% | 84 |
| 2037 | 13,218,798 | 1.18% | 83 |
| 2042 | 14,016,332 | 1.18% | 83 |
| 2047 | 14,843,817 | 1.15% | 83 |
| 2052 | 15,720,976 | 1.16% | 84 |
| 2057 | 16,637,528 | 1.14% | 83 |
| 2062 | 17,613,168 | 1.15% | 80 |
| 2067 | 18,668,363 | 1.17% | 79 |
| 2072 | 19,787,409 | 1.17% | 77 |
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Dubai has a metropolitan area population of 3,776,252, comprising 32.63%% of United Arab Emirates' total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dubai | 3,776,252 | 32.63% |
| 2 | Abu Dhabi | 3,210,297 | 27.74% |
| 3 | Sharjah | 2,267,755 | 19.59% |
| 4 | Ajman | 591,525 | 5.11% |
| 5 | Ras Al Khaimah | 468,758 | 4.05% |
| 6 | Fujairah | 359,201 | 3.1% |
| 7 | Umm Al Quwain | 98,189 | 0.85% |
As of 2026, United Arab Emirates has a total population of 11,574,682, ranking as the 86th most populous nation in the world.
United Arab Emirates has a net population change of approximately 536 people per day, driven by 327 births, 30 deaths, and net immigration of 239 people.
United Arab Emirates represents 0.14% of the total global population and 0.23% of Asia's population.
United Arab Emirates has a population density of 138.5 people per km² (approximately 358.6 per mi²), making it the 91st most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 93.06% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in United Arab Emirates is South Asian (59.4%) Note: includes Indian 38.2%, Bangladeshi 9.5%, Pakistani 9.4%, Other 2.3%. , followed by Other (12.8%) .
As of 2026, Muslim (official) is the largest religion in United Arab Emirates, comprising 76% of the population.