Demographics of the United Arab Emirates is recorded in this encyclopedia from the source named below.
Overview
Demographic features of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) include population density, vital statistics, immigration and emigration data, ethnicity, education levels, religions practiced, and languages spoken within the UAE. The majority of the population comes from South Asia and the Middle East. It is predominantly Muslim.
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Editorial note
This record is a sourced summary, not original research. Where the underlying material is silent on a point, this article is silent too. Last reviewed 2026-09-23.