More than 80% of Dubai's population is between 20 and 59 years old

Dubai is becoming a city with a significant concentration of working-age population. According to the latest statistics from the Dubai Health Authority, by the end of 2025, approximately 3.68 million people out of the total population of 4.58 million in this emirate will be between 20 and 59 years old; that is, 80.34% of the total population.

This age group has increased by about 917,000 compared to 2021, showing a growth of 33.21%.

Among the age groups, those aged 30 to 39 make up the largest segment of Dubai's population; their number reached about 1.4 million by 2025. The 30 to 34 age group, with 707,796 individuals, was the largest five-year age range.

The population of those aged 20 to 29 has also surpassed one million, reaching approximately 1.06 million. During this period, the number of individuals aged 40 to 59 has also seen significant growth, reaching over 1.21 million.

In contrast, individuals under 20 years old make up about 16.5% of Dubai's population, while those aged 60 and above account for only 3.15%.

In total, Dubai's population has increased from 3.478 million in 2021 to 4.58 million by the end of 2025; meaning that over 1.1 million people have been added to the emirate's population in four years.
Source: Gulf News