Read our Privacy Policy for more information about how we process your data.
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie icon in the footer.
A baby born in the United Arab Emirates in 2026 can expect to live 83.4 years, among the highest globally. Life expectancy has risen by 41 years since 1950. About 11 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 1.0 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 4.7 per 1,000 live births, down 97% since 1950. The gender gap in longevity is narrow, at 2.0 years. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 20 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 3%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 91.6 years.
Life expectancy
83.4 years
Infant mortality
4.7 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
5.7 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
1.0 per 1,000 people
The United Arab Emirates has achieved exceptional longevity, with life expectancy at 83.4 years, among the highest in the world. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 41 years since 1950. Infant mortality has been reduced by 97% since 1950, now at just 4.7 per 1,000 births. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 91.6 years.