United Arab Emirates Population

Population Distribution

As of 2023, the latest population of United Arab Emirates is 9,992,083, based on our calculation of the current data from UN (United Nations).

Total population	9,992,083
Population growth rate	1.49%
Birth rate	15.10 births per 1,000 people
Life expectancy
Overall life expectancy	76.91 years
Men life expectancy	74.31 years
Women life expectancy	79.63 years
Age structure
0-14 years	14.39%
15-64 years	84.14%
65 years and above	1.47%
Median age	30.30 years
Gender ratio (Male to Female)	2.19
Population density	119.52 residents per km²
Urbanization	85.10%
Ethnicities
Last census 2005: 4,106,427: Abu Zabi (Abu Dhabi) 1,399,484, Dubayy (Dubai) 1,321,453, Ash-Shariqah 793,573, Ras al-Chaymah 210,063, Ajman 206,997, Al-Fujayrah 125,698, umm -al-Qaywayn 49,159 – over 70% Arabs, up to 10% nomads; Iranians, Indians, Bangladeshis, Pakistanis and the like Filipinos; 75% foreigners ((source Fischer Weltalmanach)
Religions
Muslim 96% (Shiite 16%), Christians, Hindus and other 4%
Human Development Index (HDI)	0.866
HDI ranking	35th out of 194

People in United Arab Emirates

Only every fourth resident of the United Arab Emirates is actually a citizen of the country. 75 out of 100 residents are so-called guest workers. These are people who only move to a country for a certain period of time to work there.

In the UAE, most of the guest workers come from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, as well as from Egypt, Yemen and Iran. These workers are often very poorly paid and have to live and work in poor conditions. Even so, wages are still higher than in their home countries, so many are forced to come to the UAE to earn money for their families.

Since only one percent of the country’s area is populated, the equivalent of almost 90 out of 100 people live in one of the modern cities of the United Arab Emirates. The largest group of the population are the Arabs with 87 percent. The second population group, the Pakistani population, is much smaller and consists of around nine out of 100 people.

Rapid population growth

The United Arab Emirates’ population is one of the fastest growing in the world. This is not primarily due to the fact that the women have a particularly large number of children there, but to the many new guest workers in the country.

Life expectancy in the UAE is around 75 years, slightly above the global average. This is mainly due to the high standard of living in the rich country. With the money the UAE earns from their oil ownership, they can provide high levels of government support to their people.

Languages in United Arab Emirates

The official language is Arabic. However, since the UAE’s population comes from many countries and there is a lot of international trade, many people speak English. Languages like Indian, Persian or Urdu are also heard less often.

Religions in United Arab Emirates

97 percent in the United Arab Emirates profess Islam. Of these, only a small percentage, out of 100 Muslims about 16, are Shiite. The greater part is committed to the Sunni form of Islam. Both Christians and Hindus and Buddhists form religious minorities.

United Arab Emirates Overview

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), situated on the southeastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, is famous for its modern skyscrapers, luxury shopping malls, and cultural diversity. The iconic city of Dubai is renowned for its futuristic architecture, including the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, and the Palm Jumeirah, an artificial archipelago. Abu Dhabi, the capital city, boasts the stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the cultural hub of Saadiyat Island. The UAE’s thriving economy, fueled by oil reserves and a burgeoning tourism industry, has transformed the desert nation into a global business and leisure destination.

Capital City: Abu Dhabi
Population: Approximately 9.8 million
Area: 83,600 square kilometers
Full Country Name: United Arab Emirates
Currency: United Arab Emirates dirham (AED)
Language: Arabic
ISO Country Codes: ISO 3166-1 alpha-2: AE, ISO 3166-1 alpha-3: ARE

Bordering Countries of United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is a country located in the Arabian Peninsula, bordered by four other countries. To the north lies Saudi Arabia, while to the east lies Oman. Further south is Yemen, while to the west lies Qatar and Bahrain.

The United Arab Emirates has a long history of cultural exchanges with its neighbouring countries due to its strategic location in the Arabian Peninsula. This has led to strong cultural ties between UAE and its neighbours as well as strong political cooperation in recent years. In addition, UAE also has strong economic ties with its bordering countries due to its thriving oil industry which have attracted foreign investment.

The relationship between UAE and its neighbours is complex but largely peaceful despite occasional disputes over matters such as energy resources or border issues. In recent years there have been efforts by both sides to improve relations as well as increased trade between them for mutual benefit. For example, UAE has signed several free trade agreements with neighbouring countries that have helped boost economic growth in both nations. Furthermore, there have been efforts by all sides to promote regional stability through joint military exercises or peacekeeping operations in conflict zones such as Iraq or Syria.