Ajman Population 2026

Ajman has a population of 490,035, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates, located in Ajman. Roughly 4.2% of United Arab Emirates's population lives here. It is about 7.7× smaller than Dubai, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ajman (capital Abu Dhabi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

490,035

Rank in United Arab Emirates

Coordinates

25.40°N, 55.48°E

~2 m elevation · Asia/Dubai

Distance to capital (Abu Dhabi)

152 km

94 miles, straight line

Cities near Ajman

Halwan19,389 people · ~8 km away
Sharjah1,800,000 people · ~10 km away
Al Sajaah53,079 people · ~18 km away
Umm Al Quwain City59,098 people · ~20 km away
Bur Dubai18,698 people · ~24 km away
Warīsān108,759 people · ~27 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ajman?

Ajman has a population of 490,035 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in United Arab Emirates.

What region is Ajman in?

Ajman is located in Ajman, United Arab Emirates.

Is Ajman the capital of United Arab Emirates?

No, the capital of United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi, about 152 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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