Annual growth of the gross capital formation in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Annual growth of the gross capital formation was 4.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
4.2%
Change on year
down 92.6%
World rank
70th
of 167 countries
All-time high
56.7%
in 2022
All-time low
-20.4%
in 2020
Years of data
22
2002–2023

Annual growth of the gross capital formation in United Arab Emirates, 2002–2023

-2002040602002201220232002: 5.6 %2003: 6.9 %2004: 2.9 %2005: 18.2 %2006: 14.9 %2007: 39.4 %2008: 0.02 %2009: 8.9 %2010: 2.9 %2011: -3 %2012: -4.5 %2013: -3.7 %2014: 9.2 %2015: -4.4 %2016: 0.01 %2017: 0.32 %2018: -0.8 %2019: 3.7 %2020: -20.4 %2021: 21.2 %2022: 56.7 %2023: 4.2 %

Source: World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

United Arab Emirates recorded 4.2% for annual growth of the gross capital formation in 2023.

The figure is down 92.6% on the previous year and up 215.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual growth of the gross capital formation in United Arab Emirates peaked at 56.7% in 2022 and was at its lowest, -20.4%, in 2020.

United Arab Emirates ranks 70th of 167 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Annual growth of the gross capital formation in United Arab Emirates, year by year

Annual values for Annual growth of the gross capital formation in United Arab Emirates, 2002 to 2023.
Year % Change
2002 5.6%
2003 6.9% +24.1%
2004 2.9% -58.1%
2005 18.2% +530.4%
2006 14.9% -18.4%
2007 39.4% +165.4%
2008 0.0% -99.9%
2009 8.9% +44600.0%
2010 2.9% -68.0%
2011 -3.0% -206.6%
2012 -4.5% +48.2%
2013 -3.7% -19.0%
2014 9.2% -350.5%
2015 -4.4% -148.2%
2016 0.0% -100.2%
2017 0.3% +3100.0%
2018 -0.8% -350.0%
2019 3.7% -560.0%
2020 -20.4% -653.8%
2021 21.2% -204.0%
2022 56.7% +167.5%
2023 4.2% -92.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 12.1% 0.0% 39.4% 8
2010s -0.0% -4.5% 9.2% 10
2020s 15.4% -20.4% 56.7% 4

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 67 Malaysia 4.6% compare
  2. 68 Belize 4.5% compare
  3. 69 Lebanon 4.5% compare
  4. 71 Saudi Arabia 3.9% compare
  5. 72 Portugal 3.8% compare
  6. 73 Montenegro 3.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual growth of the gross capital formation in United Arab Emirates?
Annual growth of the gross capital formation in United Arab Emirates was 4.2% in 2023, according to World Bank – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual growth of the gross capital formation recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 56.7% in 2022.
What is the lowest annual growth of the gross capital formation recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was -20.4% in 2020.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for annual growth of the gross capital formation?
United Arab Emirates ranks 70th out of 167 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual growth of the gross capital formation rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is up 215.3%. 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 the gross capital formation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual growth of the gross capital formation
Unit
%
Source
World Bank – processed by Our World in Data
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Coverage
167 places, 3,725 data points, 2000–2024
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