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Dubai population rises by 226,885 in 2026, reaching 4.8 million
Official figures show the emirate added over 226,000 residents in the first nine months of 2026.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Dubai's population increased by 226,885 people since the start of 2026, reaching 4,807,185 by midday Monday, the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment said.
The latest count follows a figure of 4,782,535 at the end of August and 4,580,300 at the end of 2025, indicating continued growth. The establishment defines ordinarily resident people as those who usually live in the emirate for at least six months or intend to stay that long, and the count is continuously updated using administrative records, smart systems and real‑time data.
Age‑group data for 2025 showed that people aged 30 to 34 made up the largest share at 15.45 per cent, highlighting a strong working‑age cohort. The emirate added 62,800 households in 2025, bringing the total to 858,000, a 7.9 per cent rise from 795,200 in 2024.
Daily daytime movement remained high, with about 1.81 million people travelling into Dubai each day in 2025. Men accounted for 68.5 per cent of the population (3.13 million) and women 31.5 per cent (1.44 million).
Key facts
- Dubai's population reached 4,807,185 by midday Monday, 2026 (gulfnews.com)
- The increase since the start of 2026 is 226,885 people (gulfnews.com)
- Population at end‑August 2026 was 4,782,535 (gulfnews.com)
- Men make up 68.5 % of residents, women 31.5 % (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Dubai population surges by 226,885 in 2026, reaches 4. 8 million residents amid continued growth”
