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4,135,985
Abu Dhabi Emirate Population
2024 Revised
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Population 4.14M Residents View More
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Labour Force 2.76M Employees View More
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Real Estate 0.78M Units View More

Population

Abu Dhabi Population Trends 2024 Updated statistics for 2024 compared with 2023 R1*

As of September 2024

Total Population Growth

Emirate of Abu Dhabi continues its upward growth trajectory, with its population approxmimately at 4.14 million in 2024. The population grew by 7.5% in 2024, building on the growth rate recorded in 2023. Over the past decade, Abu Dhabi’s population has increased significantly—rising from approximately 2.74 million in 2014 to approxmimately 4.14 million in 2024, representing a total growth of 51%. This steady and substantial increase reflects the emirate’s continuous economic expansion, infrastructure development, and its strong ability to attract a diverse workforce.

7.5%

Population Growth Rate 2024

Population Trends 2014-2024**

*The figures shown for the Abu Dhabi Census 2023 are revised in line with our revision policy, which you can accessed from here
** The final population estimates from 2012 until 2022 are adjusted according to Abu Dhabi Census 2023.

Population by Region 2024

All three regions of Abu Dhabi Emirate recorded a population increase in 2024, led by the Abu Dhabi Region which showed a growth by 8.8%, followed by Al Ain Region that recorded an increase by 4.4%, and finally Al Dhafra Region which rose by 6.2%.

Abu Dhabi’s region remains the heart of the emirate, home to over two-thirds (68%) of the population, while Al Ain Region accounts for 24%, and Al Dhafra Region for 8%.

In the Abu Dhabi Region, the most populated districts include Musaffah, Al Danah, and Mohamed Bin Zayed City. In Al Ain, the most populated districts are the Central District, Al Aamerah, and the Industrial Area.

Meanwhile, in Al Dhafra, the most populated districts include Ghiyathi, Zayed City, and Jabal Al Dhannah. These districts represent the core residential and economic hubs across the emirate.

Top 10 Districts

Population Distribution by Region 2024

Region 2023 R1* 2024 Change in 2024 Population Distribution in 2024
Abu Dhabi 2,595,390 2,823,340 +8.8
68%
Al Ain 945,600 986,910 +4.4
24%
Al Dhafra 306,595 325,735 +6.2
8%

Population by Age 2024

Abu Dhabi’s population is relatively young, with a median age of 33, 54% of residents fall within the 25–44 age range, reflecting the core working-age group.

This demographic makeup highlights Abu Dhabi’s strong appeal as a destination for experienced, skilled professionals in their prime.

Median Age in years

33

Age Group 25-44 years

54%

Population by Age Groups 2024

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Gender Composition 2024

The population comprises approximately 2.77 million males (67%) and 1.37 million females (33%), reflecting the emirate’s attractiveness to a labour force from around the world in the field of infrastructure and construction.

Male

2,767,060

67%

Female

1,368,925

33%

* Note: The 2024 population statistics are based on Abu Dhabi’s integrated administrative registers. The figures presented for Abu Dhabi Census 2023 on this page reflect the revised data, in line with our revision policy. For more information about the policy and the methodology used in the Abu Dhabi Census, please click here.
To request the non-revised Census 2023(R0) results, please contact us via email at info@scad.gov.ae
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