International migrant stock, total in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: International migrant stock, total was 8.16 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
International migrant stock, total in United Arab Emirates, 1990–2024
Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrant stock, total in United Arab Emirates is 8.16 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 18.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrant stock, total in United Arab Emirates peaked at 8.16 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.30 million, in 1990.
United Arab Emirates ranks 8th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
International migrant stock, total in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.30 million | — |
| 1995 | 1.80 million | +37.9% |
| 2000 | 2.37 million | +32.2% |
| 2005 | 3.22 million | +35.6% |
| 2010 | 5.45 million | +69.2% |
| 2015 | 6.86 million | +25.9% |
| 2020 | 7.18 million | +4.7% |
| 2024 | 8.16 million | +13.5% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 8.16 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 24.4× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 8.16 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 897,751, 9.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.55 million | 1.30 million | 1.80 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.80 million | 2.37 million | 3.22 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 6.15 million | 5.45 million | 6.86 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 7.67 million | 7.18 million | 8.16 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
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, total in United Arab Emirates?
- International migrant stock, total in United Arab Emirates was 8.16 million in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest international migrant stock, total recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 8.16 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrant stock, total recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.30 million in 1990.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for international migrant stock, total?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 8th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrant stock, total rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International migrant stock, total is the number of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.