United Arab Emirates: Statistical Overview
Capital: Abu Dhabi
Population
Total Population:
10,483,751
Natural Increase:
4.0%
Density:
142 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
87.8%
Population of main cities:
Dubai (2,919,200); Abu Dhabi (1,202,800); Al Ain (496,200); Ras al Khaimah (263,000); Fujairah (86,600)
Ethnic Origins:
Only 11.5% Emirati compared to 88,5% of non-Emirati, mostly Asians (Bangladeshis, Pakistanis, Sri Lankans, Indians, Filipinos and Iranians) and Western expatriates. (Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre)
Official Language:
Arabic
Other Languages Spoken:
Persian, Urdu and Hindi in relation with expatriate communities.
Business Language(s):
English
Religion:
Official religion: Islam.
Muslims: 76%; Christians: 9%; other (mainly Hindus and Buddhists): 15%
Muslims: 76%; Christians: 9%; other (mainly Hindus and Buddhists): 15%
Literacy Rate:
88.7%
Local Time:
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National Currency: UAE Dirham (AED)Country Overview
Area:
98,648 km²
Type of State:
Federation uniting seven emirates (monarchies): Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Qaiwain.
Type of Economy:
High Income nation
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One of the richest areas in the world based on the petroleum sector.
One of the richest areas in the world based on the petroleum sector.
HDI*:
0.835/1
HDI (World Rank):
41/188
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an Indicator Which Synthesizes Several Data Such as Life Expectancy, Level of Education, Professional Careers, Access to Culture etc.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from the United Arab Emirates, dial 00
To call the United Arab Emirates, dial +971
To call from the United Arab Emirates, dial 00
To call the United Arab Emirates, dial +971
Internet Suffix:
.ae
Computers:
33.0 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
24.3 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
85.0 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
97.7% of the Population
Foreign Trade in Figures
| Foreign Trade Indicators | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of Goods (million USD) | 288,447 | 246,961 | 347,529 | 420,493 | 448,688 |
| Exports of Goods (million USD) | 389,428 | 335,297 | 425,160 | 515,621 | 487,778 |
| Imports of Services (million USD) | 88,196 | 61,865 | 76,106 | 96,917 | n/a |
| Exports of Services (million USD) | 90,265 | 78,121 | 101,838 | 154,667 | n/a |
Source: WTO – World Trade Organisation, Latest data available.
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