UAE population crosses 12 million: How many are men and how many women?
Dubai: The UAE's population reached 12.06 million in 2025, an increase of 7 per cent, or approximately 770,000 people, from 11.3 million the previous year, according to figures released by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC). The data showed that the country's male population reached 7.7 million, accounting for 64 per cent of the total, while women numbered 4.35 million,…
As of 2025, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) population reached 12.06 million, marking a 7% increase, or about 770,000 people, compared to the previous year's 11.3 million residents. According to data released by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC), the male population comprised 7.7 million individuals, constituting 64% of the total populace, while women accounted for 4.35 million, making up the remaining 36%.
The number of males surged by 6.7% from 7.23 million in 2024, and the female population grew by 7% from around 4 million during the same period. These figures are derived from the UAE's population register, a comprehensive count of all living individuals within the country's borders at a specific time, determined through official administrative records.
Over the past quarter-century, the UAE's population has nearly quadrupled, surging from 3.17 million in 2000 to over 12 million in 2025, highlighting the country's consistent population growth.
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