What is the highest population - est. & proj. — rural population recorded in United Arab Emirates?

The highest recorded value was 1,357 1000 No in 2012.

What is the lowest population - est. & proj. — rural population recorded in United Arab Emirates?

The lowest recorded value was 24.55 1000 No in 1960.

How does United Arab Emirates rank for population - est. & proj. — rural population?

United Arab Emirates ranks 127th out of 243 countries with data for 2050.

Is population - est. & proj. — rural population rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?

Over the last ten years it is down 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population in United Arab Emirates

Name: Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population in United Arab Emirates
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

United Arab Emirates: Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population was 1,005 1000 No in 2050. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2050)

1,005 1000 No

Change on year

down 1.1%

World rank

127th

of 243 countries

All-time high

1,357 1000 No

in 2012

All-time low

24.55 1000 No

in 1960

Years of data

101

1950–2050

Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population in United Arab Emirates, 1950–2050

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 No.

Analysis

In 2050, population - est. & proj. — rural population in United Arab Emirates stood at 1,005 1000 No.

That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and down 9.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population - est. & proj. — rural population in United Arab Emirates peaked at 1,357 1000 No in 2012 and was at its lowest, 24.55 1000 No, in 1960.

That places United Arab Emirates 127th out of 243 countries with data for 2050, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1950s	27.84 1000 No	24.61 1000 No	31.66 1000 No	10
1960s	32.17 1000 No	24.55 1000 No	41.17 1000 No	10
1970s	109.07 1000 No	47.57 1000 No	185.55 1000 No	10
1980s	276.94 1000 No	201.08 1000 No	365.33 1000 No	10
1990s	506.31 1000 No	389.68 1000 No	603.3 1000 No	10
2000s	850.52 1000 No	623.53 1000 No	1,246 1000 No	10
2010s	1,317 1000 No	1,279 1000 No	1,357 1000 No	10
2020s	1,233 1000 No	1,197 1000 No	1,271 1000 No	10
2030s	1,154 1000 No	1,117 1000 No	1,189 1000 No	10
2040s	1,064 1000 No	1,016 1000 No	1,108 1000 No	10
2050s	1,005 1000 No	1,005 1000 No	1,005 1000 No	1

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

124 Dominican Republic 1,056 1000 No compare
125 Gambia 1,039 1000 No compare
126 El Salvador 1,013 1000 No compare
128 Belarus 1,004 1000 No compare
129 Croatia 992.92 1000 No compare
130 Libya 939.57 1000 No compare

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More work & labour data for United Arab Emirates

Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 12,158 1000 No (2050)
Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 11,620 1000 No (2100)
Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 14,514 1000 No (2100)
Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 26,134 1000 No (2100)
Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) 92.3% (2025)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 54.3% (2025)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) 47.3% (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is population - est. & proj. — rural population in United Arab Emirates?: Population - est. & proj. — rural population in United Arab Emirates was 1,005 1000 No in 2050, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest population - est. & proj. — rural population recorded in United Arab Emirates?: The highest recorded value was 1,357 1000 No in 2012.
What is the lowest population - est. & proj. — rural population recorded in United Arab Emirates?: The lowest recorded value was 24.55 1000 No in 1960.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for population - est. & proj. — rural population?: United Arab Emirates ranks 127th out of 243 countries with data for 2050.
Is population - est. & proj. — rural population rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?: Over the last ten years it is down 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population
Unit: 1000 No
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 277 places, 25,744 data points, 1950–2050
Last refreshed: 12 August 2026

The FAOSTAT Population module contains time series data on population, by sex and urban/rural. The series consist of both estimates and projections for different periods as available from the original sources, namely: 1. Population data refers to the World Population Prospects: The 2024 Revision from the UN Population Division. 2. Urban/rural population data refers to the World Urbanization Prospects: The 2018 Revision from the UN Population Division.