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In 2026, the United Arab Emirates sees net immigration of 87,401 people, with more arriving than leaving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 8.2 million, about 74% of the total. Between 1950 and 2026, a net 8.6 million people arrived. By 2100, projections point to net immigration.
Net migrants
+87,401
Net migration rate
+7.6 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
8,157,000
As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 74% of the population. The high immigration rate may reflect economic opportunities or policy openness.