United Arab Emirates is a country in Western Asia, Asia. In 2025 it has about 11.3 million people (UN estimate), the 85th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1971Population: 85th
United Arab Emiratesアラブ首長国連邦
Region
Western Asia, Asia
Population
about 11.3 million (85th)
Area
71,024 km² (115th)
UN member since
December 9, 1971
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
United Arab Emirates in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 11.3 million, the 85th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/11 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 71,024 km², the 115th largest of the 193. That is about 1/5 of Japan’s area. Land area only.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 160.
Joining the United Nations
United Arab Emirates joined the United Nations on December 9, 1971.
That was 15 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Think about it
Q1Compare United Arab Emirates’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find United Arab Emirates on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about United Arab Emirates, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 17 UN member states in Western Asia. The one with the most people is Türkiye.