What is the Population of United Arab Emirates?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
United Arab Emirates has a population of approximately 11,294,243 people, making it the 86th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.14% of the world's population. With a land area of 83,600 km², the population density is roughly 135 people per km².
| Population | 11,294,243 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 86th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.14% |
| Area | 83,600 km² |
| Population density | 135 / km² |
| Demonym | Emirati |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 11,294,243 | 86th |
| Papua New Guinea | 11,781,559 | 83rd |
| Jordan | 11,734,000 | 84th |
| Bolivia | 11,365,333 | 85th |
| Czechia | 10,882,341 | 87th |
| Dominican Republic | 10,771,504 | 88th |
| Portugal | 10,749,635 | 89th |
United Arab Emirates compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | 5,343,630 | 309,500 |
| Saudi Arabia | 35,300,280 | 2,149,690 |
United Arab Emirates in context
- United Arab Emirates covers 83,600 km², making it the 113th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Oman, Saudi Arabia.
- With 11,294,243 people, United Arab Emirates holds about 3.7% of the population of Western Asia.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- United Arab Emirates is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of United Arab Emirates — FAQ
What is the population of United Arab Emirates?
The population of United Arab Emirates is approximately 11,294,243 (11.3 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of United Arab Emirates in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of United Arab Emirates at approximately 11,294,243 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). United Arab Emirates is the 86th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in United Arab Emirates?
Approximately 11,294,243 people live in United Arab Emirates, making it the 86th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does United Arab Emirates rank by population?
United Arab Emirates is the 86th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.14%.
What is the population density of United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates has a population density of roughly 135 people per km², based on a land area of 83,600 km².
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