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In 2026, United Arab Emirates's population stands at 11,574,682. That is a 155-fold increase on the 74,512 recorded in 1950. It is expanding at +1.69% a year, adding about 195.6K people a year. Settlement is fairly dense, at 163 people/km². Half the population is younger than 31.6 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 32.6 by 2050. Men outnumber women in the population, at 175 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections put it at 26,134,299, up +126% from 2026.
Total population
11,574,682
Density
163 people/km²
Median age
31.6 years
Growth rate
+1.69%
United Arab Emirates is experiencing rapid population growth, adding hundreds of thousands of people each year. The sex ratio of 175 males per 100 females is notably higher than the global average of ~101. The population is gradually aging, with median age projected to reach 33 by 2050 (up from 32 in 2026). Looking ahead, UN projections show the population reaching 26.1M by 2100, more than double 2026's level.