United Arab Emirates

"A Gulf federation of seven emirates, blending traditional Bedouin culture with ultra-modern cities like Dubai."

Western Asia
UN Member
GCC
BRICS
Arab League

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Federal Monarchical Federation

Capital City

Abu Dhabi

24.47°, 54.37°

Official Languages

Arabic

Population

10.48M

Total Area

83.6K km²

Population Density

125.4 people per km²

Currency

United Arab Emirates dirham

د.إ

Week Start

sunday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#89
10,483,751

Total Population+4%

2023
#19
82.9 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#67
87.8%

Urban Population

2023
#182
1.20

Fertility Rate

2023
#3
100%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#27
$514.1B

GDP+3.6%

2023
#23
$49.0K

GDP per Capita

2023
#40
1.7%

Inflation

2024
#16
2.1%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#11
26.4

Gini Index

2018

Frequently Asked Questions About United Arab Emirates

What is the capital of United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates's capital city is Abu Dhabi.

What is the population of United Arab Emirates?

As of 2023, the estimated population of United Arab Emirates is approximately 10.48M people. This makes it the 89th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates spans a total area of approximately 83,600 square kilometers (32,278.13 square miles).

Which continent is United Arab Emirates in?

United Arab Emirates is located in Asia, specifically within the Western Asia subregion.

What is the GDP of United Arab Emirates?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of United Arab Emirates is approximately $514.13B USD. This ranks United Arab Emirates as the 27th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.