United Arab Emirates Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
United Arab Emirates's death rate was 1.1 in 2025, ranked 215th globally. This represents a 17.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
United Arab Emirates's death rate stood at 1.1 in 2025, a rise of +0.2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.1 by 2025. United Arab Emirates ranked 215th globally.
The United Arab Emirates’ death rate has fallen dramatically from an all‑time peak of 13.89 in 1960 to a trough of 0.93 in 2023, before rising slightly to 1.09 in 2025, ranking 215th globally. This 92 percent decline over 65 years reflects improvements in healthcare access, preventive medicine, and rising standards of living associated with rapid economic development. The modest uptick since the 2023 trough remains well below the rates of regional peers such as Kuwait (1.64) and Oman (2.05), and is comparable to Qatar’s 0.98, underscoring the UAE’s continued position among the lowest mortality environments in the Gulf. The downward trajectory is driven by sustained investment in medical infrastructure, widespread vaccination programs, and a youthful demographic profile. Future shifts in the trend will likely depend on how the nation manages emerging public‑health challenges, such as chronic disease prevalence and the health impacts of an ageing expatriate workforce.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.1 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.1 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.1 | +0.2 | #215 |
| 2023 | 0.9 | −0.2 | #2 |
| 2022 | 1.2 | −0.1 | #2 |
| 2021 | 1.3 | +0.1 | #2 |
| 2020 | 1.1 | +0.2 | #2 |
| 2019 | 1.0 | +0.0 | #2 |
| 2018 | 1.0 | −0.0 | #2 |
| 2017 | 1.0 | −0.0 | #2 |
| 2016 | 1.0 | −0.0 | #2 |
| 2015 | 1.0 | +0.0 | #2 |
| 2014 | 1.0 | −0.0 | #1 |
| 2013 | 1.0 | +0.0 | #1 |
| 2012 | 1.0 | +0.0 | #1 |
| 2011 | 1.0 | −0.0 | #1 |
| 2010 | 1.1 | −0.1 | #1 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
United Arab Emirates matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
United Arab Emirates's death rate was 1.1 in 2025. Ranked 215th globally. This represents a 17.3% increase from the previous year.
United Arab Emirates's death rate peaked at 13.9 in 1960.
The lowest death rate in United Arab Emirates was 0.9 in 2023.
United Arab Emirates ranks 215th globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
United Arab Emirates's death rate is projected to reach 1.1 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of United Arab Emirates in 2025 was 1.1. This ranks 215th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-arab-emirates_death-rate,
title = {United Arab Emirates Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-arab-emirates/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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