United Arab Emirates vs Viet Nam: Trade as a share of GDP
United Arab Emirates
199.0%
in 2023
Viet Nam
190.3%
in 2025
United Arab Emirates rank
9th
Viet Nam rank
11th
Trade as a share of GDP over time
- United Arab Emirates
- Viet Nam
How they compare
United Arab Emirates currently reports 199.0% against 190.3% in Viet Nam, a difference of 8.7%.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Viet Nam ahead.
United Arab Emirates ranks 9th and Viet Nam ranks 11th of 191 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, United Arab Emirates averaged higher in 2 and Viet Nam in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Arab Emirates | Viet Nam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 120.0% | 133.2% | 13.2% | Viet Nam |
| 2010s | 156.7% | 140.9% | 15.8% | United Arab Emirates |
| 2020s | 187.2% | 174.5% | 12.7% | United Arab Emirates |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher trade as a share of gdp, United Arab Emirates or Viet Nam?
- United Arab Emirates, at 199.0% against 190.3% in Viet Nam as of 2023.
- What is the difference in trade as a share of gdp between United Arab Emirates and Viet Nam?
- 8.7%, with United Arab Emirates ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Arab Emirates and Viet Nam?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do United Arab Emirates and Viet Nam rank globally for trade as a share of gdp?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 9th and Viet Nam ranks 11th of 191 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Trade as a share of GDP. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Trade in goods and services as a share of GDP, shown as a percentage.