Total Population
11.3M
5.8% from last period
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United Arab EmiratesAD
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Culture & Society
Heritage, demographics, traditions, arts, religion, social dynamics
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2.4.1 - Cultural Identity & Heritage
2.4.2 - Social Dynamics & Demographics
2.4.3 - Religion & Interfaith
Culture & Society Overview
Key population and cultural metrics for the UAE
Comprehensive
Population Overview
Total Population11.3M
Median Age31.6 years
Literacy Rate98%
Population Density138/km²
Urban Population88.3%
Gender Distribution
64%
Male
7,235,074
36%
Female
4,059,169
Emirati vs Expatriate Population
Expatriates88.5%
Emirati Nationals11.5%
Largest Community
Indian
37.96%
Second Largest
Pakistani
16.72%
Timeline of Key Reforms
2011
Crackdown on Al Islah movement
2019
Domestic violence law; "obedience clause" revoked
2020
Honor killings treated as murder; hudud crimes removed from Penal Code
2021
Article 1 Shari'a amendment
2022
Civil marriage for non-Muslims; premarital sex decriminalized; equal divorce rights
2023
Federal Law No. (9) on Houses of Worship; pension contributions increased 6%
2025
Women can remarry without guardian; genetic testing requirement
Last Updated: 2026-04-27
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