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Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan · Country statistics

United Arab Emirates

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population11.51M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$552.32B2024 · current US$GDP per capita$50.27K2024 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth83.12024 · yearsInternet use100%2024 · % of populationForest area4.5%2023 · % of land area
Safely managed drinking water
98.6%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
United Arab Emirates2024 · 98.6%
024.6649.3273.9898.641960199320252000: 98.2%2001: 98.2%2002: 98.2%2003: 98.2%2004: 98.3%2005: 98.3%2006: 98.3%2007: 98.3%2008: 98.4%2009: 98.4%2010: 98.4%2011: 98.4%2012: 98.5%2013: 98.5%2014: 98.5%2015: 98.5%2016: 98.6%2017: 98.6%2018: 98.6%2019: 98.6%2020: 98.6%2021: 98.6%2022: 98.6%2023: 98.6%2024: 98.6%

The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

United Arab Emirates in perspective

Region
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Capital
Abu Dhabi
Country code
ARE

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