Dubai population surges 31.7 per cent in five years to reach 4.58 million
Dubai: Dubai’s population grew by more than 1.1 million people in five years, reaching 4.58 million by the end of 2025, as the emirate continued to attract workers, professionals, investors and families from around the world. Data released by Digital Dubai through the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment showed that the population reached 4,580,300 at the end of 2025, up from 3,478,300 in…
Dubai's population expanded by more than 31.7 percent over five years, reaching 4.58 million by the end of 2025, according to data from the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment. The city saw a significant influx of expatriates, with the non-Emirati population rising by 33.5 percent to 4.27 million during the same period. Emiratis also experienced growth, increasing by 10.6 percent to 308,300.
Dr Eesa Al Bastaki, president of the University of Dubai, noted that the population surge highlighted Dubai's appeal as a destination for living, working, and investment. The emirate retained its status as the world's leading destination for greenfield foreign direct investment projects for a fifth consecutive year, attracting 1,253 projects in 2025.
Dubai's real estate market also experienced growth, with transactions totaling Dh917 billion in 2025. The education sector saw an increase in enrollment, with private higher education institutions welcoming 42,026 students, a 20 percent rise from the previous year. Dubai welcomed 19.59 million international visitors in 2025, contributing to the city's continued expansion.
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