United Arab Emirates Population Live (2026)
The live population of the United Arab Emirates, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
The United Arab Emirates has an estimated population of about 9.8 million people in 2026 — 0.12% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 60th largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using the United Arab Emirates's latest birth rate (9.4 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (1.7 per 1,000).
Is the population of the United Arab Emirates growing?
Yes. Around 252 babies are born in the United Arab Emirates every day — about 10 an hour — while around 46 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 206 people a day, or about 75,233 a year: a growth rate of 0.77% before migration. That is slow growth: the gap between births and deaths is narrow, and on current trends the United Arab Emirates is likely to see deaths overtake births within the next few decades unless birth rates recover.
A birth rate of 9.4 per 1,000 people is among the lowest in the world — fewer than 10 births per 1,000 people each year — which is the main reason the United Arab Emirates's population is getting older. It ranks 57th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
Migration matters a lot here. The United Arab Emirates attracts large numbers of people from abroad, so its real population change is noticeably bigger than the natural increase shown on this page. Our counter shows births minus deaths only, which is why official figures that include migration can be higher.
Births and deaths in the United Arab Emirates
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Per hour | 10 | 2 | 9 |
| Per day | 252 | 46 | 206 |
| Per week | 1,761 | 319 | 1,443 |
| Per year | 91,843 | 16,610 | 75,233 |
How crowded is the United Arab Emirates?
With about 9.8 million people living on 83,600 km², the United Arab Emirates has roughly 116.9 people per square kilometre. That is above the world average of about 61 per km² (28th of 72 for density).
Life expectancy in the United Arab Emirates
A baby born in the United Arab Emirates today can expect to live about 78.7 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is above the global average and ranks 28th of the 72 countries we track. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
The United Arab Emirates is a high-income country, with GDP of about $47,475 per person (17th of 72). Richer countries usually have low birth rates — people marry later, have fewer children, and live longer — and the United Arab Emirates fits that pattern.
The United Arab Emirates at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 9,770,529 | 60 |
| Births per day | 252 | 59 |
| Deaths per day | 46 | 70 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 9.4 | 57 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 1.7 | 71 |
| Natural growth rate | 0.77% / year | 37 |
| Life expectancy | 78.7 years | 28 |
| Population density | 116.9 / km² | 28 |
| GDP per person | $47,475 | 17 |
| Area | 83,600 km² | — |
| Capital | Abu Dhabi | — |
| Languages | Arabic | — |
| Currency | UAE Dirham (AED) | — |
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How we calculate the United Arab Emirates's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use the United Arab Emirates's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of the United Arab Emirates in 2026?
The population of the United Arab Emirates in 2026 is estimated at about 9.8 million people, which is around 0.12% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in the United Arab Emirates every day?
About 252 babies are born in the United Arab Emirates every day — roughly 10 per hour, or 91,843 per year — based on a birth rate of 9.4 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in the United Arab Emirates every day?
About 46 people die in the United Arab Emirates every day — roughly 2 per hour, or 16,610 per year — based on a death rate of 1.7 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of the United Arab Emirates growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 206 people a day, a natural growth rate of 0.77% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in the United Arab Emirates?
Life expectancy at birth in the United Arab Emirates is about 78.7 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this United Arab Emirates population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply the United Arab Emirates's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.