International migrant stock in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: International migrant stock was 74.0% in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrant stock in United Arab Emirates, 1990–2024
Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division. Measured in % of population.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrant stock in United Arab Emirates is 74.0%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrant stock in United Arab Emirates peaked at 79.1% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 67.9%, in 2000.
United Arab Emirates ranks 2nd of 216 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
International migrant stock in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 68.6% | — |
| 1995 | 73.7% | +7.4% |
| 2000 | 67.9% | -7.9% |
| 2005 | 69.0% | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 78.5% | +13.8% |
| 2015 | 79.1% | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 76.0% | -3.9% |
| 2024 | 74.0% | -2.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 71.2% | 68.6% | 73.7% | 2 |
| 2000s | 68.5% | 67.9% | 69.0% | 2 |
| 2010s | 78.8% | 78.5% | 79.1% | 2 |
| 2020s | 75.0% | 74.0% | 76.0% | 2 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 1 Qatar 76.7% compare
- 3 Monaco 70.2% compare
- 4 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 69.5% compare
- 5 Liechtenstein 69.4% compare
More financial sector data for United Arab Emirates
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 69.02 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate -1.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 50.4 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 69.02 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate -1.84 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrant stock in United Arab Emirates?
- International migrant stock in United Arab Emirates was 74.0% in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest international migrant stock recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 79.1% in 2015.
- What is the lowest international migrant stock recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 67.9% in 2000.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for international migrant stock?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 2nd out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrant stock rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.