Crude death rate in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Crude death rate was 0.932 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.932
Change on year
down 21.0%
World rank
235th
of 236 countries
All-time high
22.28
in 1950
All-time low
0.932
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Crude death rate in United Arab Emirates, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for crude death rate in United Arab Emirates is 0.932, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is down 21.0% on the previous year and down 9.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, crude death rate in United Arab Emirates peaked at 22.28 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 0.932, in 2023.
That places United Arab Emirates 235th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Crude death rate in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 22.28 | — |
| 1951 | 21.29 | -4.4% |
| 1952 | 20.35 | -4.4% |
| 1953 | 19.41 | -4.6% |
| 1954 | 18.48 | -4.8% |
| 1955 | 17.58 | -4.9% |
| 1956 | 16.72 | -4.9% |
| 1957 | 15.92 | -4.8% |
| 1958 | 15.19 | -4.6% |
| 1959 | 14.52 | -4.4% |
| 1960 | 13.89 | -4.3% |
| 1961 | 13.29 | -4.3% |
| 1962 | 12.71 | -4.4% |
| 1963 | 12.14 | -4.5% |
| 1964 | 11.55 | -4.9% |
| 1965 | 10.91 | -5.6% |
| 1966 | 10.18 | -6.7% |
| 1967 | 9.39 | -7.7% |
| 1968 | 7.88 | -16.0% |
| 1969 | 7.35 | -6.8% |
| 1970 | 6.95 | -5.3% |
| 1971 | 6.53 | -6.1% |
| 1972 | 6.16 | -5.7% |
| 1973 | 5.84 | -5.1% |
| 1974 | 5.58 | -4.4% |
| 1975 | 5.38 | -3.7% |
| 1976 | 5.05 | -6.0% |
| 1977 | 4.7 | -6.9% |
| 1978 | 4.39 | -6.6% |
| 1979 | 4.12 | -6.3% |
| 1980 | 3.87 | -5.9% |
| 1981 | 3.72 | -4.0% |
| 1982 | 3.57 | -4.0% |
| 1983 | 3.44 | -3.7% |
| 1984 | 3.33 | -3.3% |
| 1985 | 3.23 | -3.0% |
| 1986 | 3.11 | -3.7% |
| 1987 | 2.99 | -3.7% |
| 1988 | 2.9 | -3.1% |
| 1989 | 2.83 | -2.4% |
| 1990 | 2.79 | -1.6% |
| 1991 | 2.76 | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 2.77 | +0.4% |
| 1993 | 2.8 | +1.1% |
| 1994 | 2.85 | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 2.85 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 2.75 | -3.4% |
| 1997 | 2.64 | -4.0% |
| 1998 | 2.46 | -7.0% |
| 1999 | 2.23 | -9.2% |
| 2000 | 2 | -10.3% |
| 2001 | 1.8 | -10.1% |
| 2002 | 1.65 | -8.6% |
| 2003 | 1.55 | -6.1% |
| 2004 | 1.49 | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 1.47 | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 1.44 | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 1.34 | -7.2% |
| 2008 | 1.21 | -10.1% |
| 2009 | 1.17 | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 1.07 | -7.9% |
| 2011 | 1.03 | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 1.03 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1.01 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 1.02 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 1.01 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 0.97 | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 0.957 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 0.958 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 1.12 | +16.7% |
| 2021 | 1.26 | +12.5% |
| 2022 | 1.18 | -6.2% |
| 2023 | 0.932 | -21.0% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 0.932 is below the median for high income countries, which is 8.37, 11% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 0.932 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5.04, 18% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 18.17 | 14.52 | 22.28 | 10 |
| 1960s | 10.93 | 7.35 | 13.89 | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.47 | 4.12 | 6.95 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.3 | 2.83 | 3.87 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.69 | 2.23 | 2.85 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.51 | 1.17 | 2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.01 | 0.957 | 1.07 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.12 | 0.932 | 1.26 | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0264 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 3.35 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0263 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is crude death rate in United Arab Emirates?
- Crude death rate in United Arab Emirates was 0.932 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest crude death rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 22.28 in 1950.
- What is the lowest crude death rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.932 in 2023.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for crude death rate?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 235th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is crude death rate rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Crude death rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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