Total Population
11.57M
7.1% from last period
National Digital Intelligence Platform
United Arab EmiratesAD
S-SECTOR
Demographics & Migration
Population composition, expatriate demographics, Golden Visa program, citizenship policy, brain gain index, vital statistics, marriage patterns, passport power
2026-04-27500+ facts40+ authoritative sources sources
DEM-1 - Population Growth
DEM-2 - Expat Composition
DEM-3 - Golden Visa
DEM-4 - Citizenship
DEM-5 - Brain Gain
DEM-6 - Passport Power
Demographics & Migration Overview
Key population metrics and migration indicators
Comprehensive
Population Composition
88.5%
Expatriates
11.5%
Nationals
Brain Gain Index
Brain Drain Index1.8 (2024)
Brain Gain
vs. World Average64% lower
Excellent
Historical Average2.64
Improving
Key Population Metrics
11.57M (2026)
Total Population
88.5%
Expat %
11.5%
National %
85.82%
Urbanization
31.6 years
Median Age
79.56 years
Life Expectancy