By the end of this year, 7.55 million people will live in the United Arab Emirates, which is almost 2 million more than in 2006. According to the emirate news agency WAM with reference to the National Human Resources Development and Employment Authority, statistics show that the population of the UAE is growing at a significant pace. According to the 2006 census, 5.63 million people officially lived in the United Arab Emirates.
The Office also found that the population of the UAE doubles every 8.7 years, while on a global scale this happens every 55 years. According to a report that will be published shortly, by the end of the year, UAE citizens will make up no more than 13.3% of the total population. In 2006, the emirates were 15.4%, and in 1995 - 24.4%. This year the UAE will conduct a new population census.
