United Arab Emirates

1950

2026

2100

1950

2026

2100

United Arab Emirates Migration Statistics (2026)

In 2026, net immigration of 87,401 people—more people arriving than leaving.

Since 1950, United Arab Emirates has gained a cumulative 8.4 million people through migration.

By 2100, projections show continued net immigration.

Net migrants

+87,401

Net migration rate

+7.6 per 1,000 people

Key terms

Net migration: — Immigrants minus emigrants. Positive = more people arriving, negative = more leaving.
Net migration rate: — Net migration per 1,000 population per year.
Immigration: — People entering the country from abroad.
Emigration: — People leaving the country to live abroad.

Net migration from 1950 to 2100 (projections after 2024)

Net migrants

+9,330,435

Cumulative over selected range

Peak immigration

722,380

Top year: 2007

Peak emigration

-125,186

Lowest year: 2019

Recent avg (10 yrs)

+5479

Per year

In 2026, United Arab Emirates receives approximately 87,401 net migrants (7.6 per 1,000 population). Peak immigration was 722,380 in 2007.

Migration flows in United Arab Emirates are relatively modest. The high immigration rate reflects economic opportunities or policy openness.