National UAE Demographics & Census Matrix 2026
UAE 7 Emirates Demographics Matrix
Official comparative data table across all 7 UAE Emirates — Total population (11.5M), Emirati citizen ratios, Indian (~4.4M), Pakistani (~1.9M), Filipino (~700k), & Western expat distributions.
Comparative Federal Demographic Data
The UAE is a federation of 7 sovereign Emirates with a total population of **11.5 Million residents**.
Below is the official comparative breakdown across all 7 Emirates detailing total population, Emirati citizen ratios, and primary expatriate communities.
7 Emirates Demographic Comparison Table
| Emirate / Region | Total Population (2026) | Emirati Citizens % | Expat Population % | Dominant Expat Groups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏙️ Dubai Emirate | 3,700,000 | 8% | 92% | Indian (40%), Pakistani (15%), Filipino (8%) |
| 🏛️ Abu Dhabi Emirate | 3,800,000 | 19% | 81% | Indian (32%), Arab Expats (18%), Pakistani (14%) |
| 🕌 Sharjah Emirate | 1,800,000 | 12% | 88% | Indian (42%), Pakistani (20%), Arab Expats (15%) |
| 🏢 Ajman Emirate | 540,000 | 16% | 84% | Indian (45%), Pakistani (22%), Arab Expats (12%) |
| 🏔️ Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) | 400,000 | 30% | 70% | Indian (38%), Pakistani (18%), European (8%) |
| 🌊 Fujairah Emirate | 270,000 | 35% | 65% | Indian (35%), Pakistani (15%), Arab Expats (10%) |
| 🏖️ Umm Al Quwain (UAQ) | 85,000 | 32% | 68% | Indian (38%), Pakistani (16%), Arab Expats (10%) |
National Ethnic Distribution (UAE Total)
- 🇮🇳 Indian Expat Community: ~4.4 Million (38% of total UAE population)
- 🇵🇰 Pakistani Expat Community: ~1.9 Million (15% of total UAE population)
- 🇦🇪 Emirati National Citizens: ~1.3 Million (11.5% of total UAE population)
- 🇵🇭 Filipino Community: ~700,000 (6% of total UAE population)
- 🇧🇩 Bangladeshi Community: ~800,000 (7% of total UAE population)
- 🌍 Arab Expats (Egypt, Levant): ~1.7 Million (15% of total UAE population)
- 🇬🇧 British & Western Expats: ~500,000 (4.5% of total UAE population)
National Religious Distribution
| 🕌 Islam (State Religion) | 74.5% |
| ⛪ Christianity | 12.9% |
| 🛕 Hinduism | 6.2% |
| ☸️ Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism & Others | 6.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Estimated at ~11.5 Million to 11.8 Million. Expatriates comprise 88.5% and Emiratis represent 11.5%.
Abu Dhabi (~3.8 Million), followed by Dubai (~3.7 Million).
The Indian expatriate community (~4.4 Million / 38%), followed by Pakistanis (~1.9 Million / 15%).
🏙️ Dubai Demographics & Expat Communities Guide →🏛️ Abu Dhabi Demographics & Places of Worship Guide →
Federal Competitiveness & Statistics Centre
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