People of United Arab Emirates
Population
4,444,011
Age Distribution
0-14 years
467,931 (Male), 447,045 (Females)
15-64 years
2,558,029 (Male), 932,617 (Females)
65 years and over
24,914 (Male), 13,475 (Females)
Population Growth Rate
4%
Ethnic Groups
Emirati 19%, other Arab and Iranian 23%, South Asian 50%, other expatriates (includes Westerners and East Asians) 8% (1982). Note: less than 20% are UAE citizens (1982).
Religions
Muslim 96% (Shi'a 16%), other (includes Christian, Hindu) 4%.
Languages
Arabic (official), Persian, English, Hindi and Urdu.
Life Expectancy
Total
75.69
Among Males
73.16
Among Females
78.35
Nationality
Noun
Emirati(s)
Adjective
Emirati
Literacy Rates
Definition
Age 15 and over can read and write
Total
78%
Among Males
76%
Among Females
82%
