Annual growth of imports of goods and services in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Annual growth of imports of goods and services was 12.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
12.6%
Change on year
down 51.4%
World rank
20th
of 176 countries
All-time high
34.5%
in 2007
All-time low
-20.4%
in 2010
Years of data
22
2002–2023
Annual growth of imports of goods and services in United Arab Emirates, 2002–2023
Source: World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 12.6% for annual growth of imports of goods and services in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 51.4% on the previous year and up 56.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual growth of imports of goods and services in United Arab Emirates peaked at 34.5% in 2007 and was at its lowest, -20.4%, in 2010.
United Arab Emirates ranks 20th of 176 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual growth of imports of goods and services in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 12.9% | — |
| 2003 | 16.0% | +23.6% |
| 2004 | 29.7% | +86.0% |
| 2005 | 14.9% | -49.8% |
| 2006 | 18.2% | +21.9% |
| 2007 | 34.5% | +89.3% |
| 2008 | 21.4% | -37.9% |
| 2009 | -15.7% | -173.1% |
| 2010 | -20.4% | +30.2% |
| 2011 | 19.0% | -193.3% |
| 2012 | 8.6% | -55.0% |
| 2013 | 8.0% | -6.2% |
| 2014 | 9.7% | +20.2% |
| 2015 | -5.5% | -157.3% |
| 2016 | 1.3% | -123.7% |
| 2017 | 3.4% | +158.8% |
| 2018 | 1.0% | -70.5% |
| 2019 | 5.7% | +469.0% |
| 2020 | 5.2% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | 8.1% | +56.5% |
| 2022 | 25.9% | +221.2% |
| 2023 | 12.6% | -51.4% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 12.6% is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.5%, 5.1× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 12.6% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5.0%, 2.5× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.5% | -15.7% | 34.5% | 8 |
| 2010s | 3.1% | -20.4% | 19.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.9% | 5.2% | 25.9% | 4 |
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 annual growth of imports of goods and services in United Arab Emirates?
- Annual growth of imports of goods and services in United Arab Emirates was 12.6% in 2023, according to World Bank – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual growth of imports of goods and services recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 34.5% in 2007.
- What is the lowest annual growth of imports of goods and services recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was -20.4% in 2010.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for annual growth of imports of goods and services?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 20th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual growth of imports of goods and services rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual growth of imports of goods and services. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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