Population density in UAE 2012-2022

Published by
Aaron O'Neill,
Jan 3, 2025
The population density in the United Arab Emirates increased by seven inhabitants per square kilometer (+5.19 percent) compared to the previous year. Therefore, the population density in the United Arab Emirates reached a peak in 2022 with 141.86 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Population density refers to the average number of residents per square kilometer of land across a given country or region. It is calculated by dividing the total midyear population by the total land area.

Find more key insights for the population density in countries like Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

United Arab Emirates: Population density from 2012 to 2022 (inhabitants per square kilometer)

CharacteristicInhabitants per square kilometer
2022 141.86
2021 134.82
2020 132.37
2019 133
2018 131.61
2017 129.87
2016 125.81
2015 119.76
2014 113.48
2013 108.32
2012 104.08
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Release date

December 2024

Region

United Arab Emirates

Survey time period

2012 to 2022

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