Population of United Arab Emirates 2026
11٬302٬702
Population now (estimate)
83٬600
Area (km²)
135
Density (per km²)
1%
Annual growth rate
11٬302٬702
people — live estimate
◷ computed from the 2026 figure and growth rate
The population of United Arab Emirates in 2026 is about 11,302,702 people, according to the latest United Nations estimates. It grows at an annual rate of about 1%.
United Arab Emirates covers about 83,600 km², with Abu Dhabi as its capital, giving a population density of around 135 people per km².
Population trend of United Arab Emirates
Source: World Bank — SP.POP.TOTL.
Population pyramid — United Arab Emirates
Aggregated age bands from the World Bank; sex split approximated by the overall female ratio.
United Arab Emirates holds a medium position in terms of population size. Its population grows at a moderate pace.
يشكّل الوافدون نحو 88% من السكان، ما يجعل التركيبة السكانية من الأكثر تميّزاً عالمياً. التركّز الحضري شبه كامل.