Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and was 150.95 Percentage of GDP in 2019. ▲ Rising
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and in United Arab Emirates, 2000–2019
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and in United Arab Emirates is 150.95 Percentage of GDP, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of down 2.8% on the previous year and down 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and in United Arab Emirates peaked at 168.64 Percentage of GDP in 2010 and was at its lowest, 129.25 Percentage of GDP, in 2006.
That places United Arab Emirates 82nd out of 149 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Percentage of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 159.32 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2001 | 161.06 Percentage of GDP | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 159.97 Percentage of GDP | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 150.04 Percentage of GDP | -6.2% |
| 2004 | 140.2 Percentage of GDP | -6.6% |
| 2005 | 136.56 Percentage of GDP | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 129.25 Percentage of GDP | -5.3% |
| 2007 | 131.58 Percentage of GDP | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 142.22 Percentage of GDP | +8.1% |
| 2009 | 161.16 Percentage of GDP | +13.3% |
| 2010 | 168.64 Percentage of GDP | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 166.05 Percentage of GDP | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 166.22 Percentage of GDP | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 164.83 Percentage of GDP | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 161.43 Percentage of GDP | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 157.77 Percentage of GDP | -2.3% |
| 2016 | 157.17 Percentage of GDP | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 158.62 Percentage of GDP | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 155.34 Percentage of GDP | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 150.95 Percentage of GDP | -2.8% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 150.95 Percentage of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 188.82 Percentage of GDP, 80% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 150.95 Percentage of GDP is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 141.98 Percentage of GDP, 1.1× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 147.14 Percentage of GDP | 129.25 Percentage of GDP | 161.16 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 160.7 Percentage of GDP | 150.95 Percentage of GDP | 168.64 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More economy & growth data for United Arab Emirates
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.85 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.54 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 77.17 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.1397 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 7,024 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 45.64 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 48.71 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0826 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 4,154 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 22.86 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and in United Arab Emirates?
- Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and in United Arab Emirates was 150.95 Percentage of GDP in 2019, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 168.64 Percentage of GDP in 2010.
- What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 129.25 Percentage of GDP in 2006.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 82nd out of 149 countries with data for 2019.
- Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and capital stock — Private capital stock. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 21 shows indicators of investment flows and capital stocks, in US dollars and as a percentage of GDP, including general government investment, public-private partnerships, and private investment.