Age composition in 2026:
| United Arab Emirates | Saudi Arabia | |
|---|---|---|
| Young Population | 15.91%1,842,110 | 23.43%8,240,618 |
| Working Age Population | 82.26%9,520,772 | 73.40%25,810,223 |
| Elderly Population | 1.83%211,802 | 3.17%1,114,948 |
In 2026, the median age is 32.6 years in United Arab Emirates and 30.7 years in Saudi Arabia.United Arab Emirates already reached Saudi Arabiaโs current median age in 2005, about 21 years ahead in population aging.
The total population of United Arab Emirates is projected to keep growing until 2100, reaching 26,134,296.The total population of Saudi Arabia is projected to keep growing until 2100, reaching 71,006,695.
By 2050, the dependency ratio of United Arab Emirates will be 25.3%, and 2.07% of the population will be elderly.By 2050, the dependency ratio of Saudi Arabia will be 39.4%, and 8.20% of the population will be elderly.
| United Arab Emirates | Saudi Arabia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%) | 1968โ2100 | 2007โ2094 | |
| Aging society (65+ reaches 7%) | 2070 23 years later | 2047 | |
| Aged society (65+ reaches 14%) | Not reached by 2100 | 2082 | |
| Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%) | Not reached by 2100 | Not reached by 2100 |