This topic contains data about the population size of the Emirate of Dubai according to the population censuses conducted between 1975 and 2005, as well as the estimated population for the period following the 2005 census. It also includes the age and gender distribution of the population and their demographic, educational, marital, and employment characteristics during the population censuses (1993, 2000, and 2005) and subsequent estimates, in addition to the key characteristics of households in the emirate during those census years. Birth and death data, along with migration, are among the key factors that directly influence population growth and demographic movement in society. Therefore, a dedicated section under this topic covers vital statistics, including births and deaths based on selected key characteristics such as gender, age, nationality, as well as marriage contracts and recorded divorce cases.
The study of population developments is important, as it provides foundational data on which development plans in various fields, such as education, healthcare, labor markets, and other areas of life, are built.
Understanding the demographic structure of any community in terms of gender, age, employment status, education level, marital status, etc., provides planners, policymakers, and decision-makers with the necessary data and information to adopt appropriate plans for all segments of society.
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