Number of deaths in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Number of deaths was 9,915 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
9,915
Change on year
down 17.9%
World rank
153rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
12,320
in 2021
All-time low
1,570
in 1968
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Number of deaths in United Arab Emirates, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 9,915 for number of deaths in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.9% on the previous year and up 22.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of deaths in United Arab Emirates peaked at 12,320 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1,570, in 1968.
That places United Arab Emirates 153rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of deaths in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1,664 | — |
| 1951 | 1,689 | +1.5% |
| 1952 | 1,724 | +2.1% |
| 1953 | 1,746 | +1.3% |
| 1954 | 1,766 | +1.1% |
| 1955 | 1,777 | +0.6% |
| 1956 | 1,793 | +0.9% |
| 1957 | 1,795 | +0.1% |
| 1958 | 1,806 | +0.6% |
| 1959 | 1,814 | +0.4% |
| 1960 | 1,822 | +0.4% |
| 1961 | 1,833 | +0.6% |
| 1962 | 1,845 | +0.7% |
| 1963 | 1,843 | -0.1% |
| 1964 | 1,840 | -0.2% |
| 1965 | 1,819 | -1.1% |
| 1966 | 1,770 | -2.7% |
| 1967 | 1,688 | -4.6% |
| 1968 | 1,570 | -7.0% |
| 1969 | 1,761 | +12.2% |
| 1970 | 1,991 | +13.1% |
| 1971 | 2,185 | +9.7% |
| 1972 | 2,371 | +8.5% |
| 1973 | 2,552 | +7.6% |
| 1974 | 2,733 | +7.1% |
| 1975 | 2,916 | +6.7% |
| 1976 | 3,111 | +6.7% |
| 1977 | 3,340 | +7.4% |
| 1978 | 3,553 | +6.4% |
| 1979 | 3,748 | +5.5% |
| 1980 | 3,938 | +5.1% |
| 1981 | 4,089 | +3.8% |
| 1982 | 4,163 | +1.8% |
| 1983 | 4,246 | +2.0% |
| 1984 | 4,342 | +2.3% |
| 1985 | 4,450 | +2.5% |
| 1986 | 4,560 | +2.5% |
| 1987 | 4,712 | +3.3% |
| 1988 | 4,876 | +3.5% |
| 1989 | 5,066 | +3.9% |
| 1990 | 5,284 | +4.3% |
| 1991 | 5,539 | +4.8% |
| 1992 | 5,861 | +5.8% |
| 1993 | 6,225 | +6.2% |
| 1994 | 6,638 | +6.6% |
| 1995 | 6,942 | +4.6% |
| 1996 | 7,156 | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 7,447 | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 7,477 | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 7,293 | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 7,003 | -4.0% |
| 2001 | 6,711 | -4.2% |
| 2002 | 6,512 | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 6,476 | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 6,602 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 6,865 | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 7,234 | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 7,541 | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 7,597 | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 7,815 | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 7,451 | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 7,398 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 7,752 | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 8,089 | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 8,348 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 8,858 | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 9,095 | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 8,961 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 8,950 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 8,974 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 10,564 | +17.7% |
| 2021 | 12,320 | +16.6% |
| 2022 | 12,082 | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 9,915 | -17.9% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 9,915 is below the median for high income countries, which is 16,691, 59% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 9,915 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 51,299, 19% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1,757 | 1,664 | 1,814 | 10 |
| 1960s | 1,779 | 1,570 | 1,845 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2,850 | 1,991 | 3,748 | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,444 | 3,938 | 5,066 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,586 | 5,284 | 7,477 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,036 | 6,476 | 7,815 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,388 | 7,398 | 9,095 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,220 | 9,915 | 12,320 | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of deaths in United Arab Emirates?
- Number of deaths in United Arab Emirates was 9,915 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of deaths recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 12,320 in 2021.
- What is the lowest number of deaths recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,570 in 1968.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for number of deaths?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 153rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of deaths rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.6%. 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 Number of deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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