United Arab Emirates
Country statistics · 1990–present
United Arab Emirates at a Glance
United Arab Emirates is home to 11 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $62,179, it is a high-income economy — placing it among the wealthiest nations per person. Life expectancy at birth stands at 83.1 years, among the highest in the world.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 11 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 9.8 and a death rate of 1.0 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 8.8 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 97,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
United Arab Emirates is a mid-sized economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $728 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $62,179 per person, it is classified as a high-income economy — placing it among the wealthiest nations per person. Real GDP growth is projected at 4.4% in 2029, representing solid growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 83.1 years (2024), among the highest in the world. Current health expenditure per person is $2,402 (2023), representing moderate per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 98.8% (2024), reflecting near-universal literacy. 100.0% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating near-universal internet access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 98.6% of the population (2024), representing near-universal access to safe drinking water.