The Changing Death Rate in United Arab Emirates from 1990 to 2022

The UAE experienced a marked decline in its death rate from 2.7 in 1990 to a low of 0.8 in 2010, driven by advancements in healthcare, infrastructure, and living standards. The rapid influx of a young expatriate workforce also contributed to a relatively youthful population structure. However, after 2010, the death rate began a gradual increase, reaching 1.9 in 2022. This recent rise reflects a growing aging population among citizens and long-term residents, as well as challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021.