Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in United Arab Emirates, 1970–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2024, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in United Arab Emirates stood at 0 units per US$ of GDP.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.7% on the previous year and up 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in United Arab Emirates peaked at 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2008.
That places United Arab Emirates 92nd out of 120 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | -15.5% |
| 1972 | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | -23.1% |
| 1973 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -61.3% |
| 1974 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -57.9% |
| 1975 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 1976 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -12.9% |
| 1977 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.9% |
| 1978 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +16.8% |
| 1979 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -14.9% |
| 1980 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -19.9% |
| 1981 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.4% |
| 1982 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +11.2% |
| 1983 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +14.5% |
| 1984 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +7.6% |
| 1985 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +8.3% |
| 1986 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +26.0% |
| 1987 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1988 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +5.8% |
| 1989 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.7% |
| 1990 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.7% |
| 1991 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 1995 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 1996 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.1% |
| 1997 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 1998 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +11.2% |
| 1999 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.3% |
| 2000 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.6% |
| 2001 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +7.9% |
| 2002 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.7% |
| 2004 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -10.1% |
| 2005 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -12.6% |
| 2006 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -12.9% |
| 2007 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.6% |
| 2008 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -12.3% |
| 2009 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +33.5% |
| 2010 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -11.6% |
| 2011 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -11.8% |
| 2012 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +17.7% |
| 2016 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +24.2% |
| 2021 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.7% |
| 2022 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -15.8% |
| 2023 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 0 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 1.6× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 26% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More urban development data for United Arab Emirates
- Population in the largest city 31.3% (2025)
- Population density 147.62 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 57.19 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 6.62 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.5753 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual 1.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 90.19 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 3.09 million (2025)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 4.84 Tonnes (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 217.12 Hectares (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in United Arab Emirates?
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in United Arab Emirates was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP in 1970.
- What is the lowest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2008.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 92nd out of 120 countries with data for 2024.
- Is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN)
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.