United Arab Emirates Population Clock

United Arab Emirates population

11,919,412

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 2.89%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of United Arab Emirates

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of United Arab Emirates is 11,919,411, growing at an annual rate of 2.89%. That works out to a net change of approximately 873 people per day or 36 per hour.

The population change in United Arab Emirates is driven by three components: approximately 114,046 births per year and 10,934 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 2.89% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 1.21 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of United Arab Emirates would decline over the long term without net immigration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of United Arab Emirates?

The current population of United Arab Emirates is approximately 11,919,411, growing at 2.89% per year.

How fast is the population of United Arab Emirates changing?

By approximately 873 people per day, or 36 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in United Arab Emirates?

Yes. With approximately 114,046 births and 10,934 deaths per year, United Arab Emirates has a natural population increase of about 103,112 people annually.

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