Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was 6.99 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 2002–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, exports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates stood at 6.99 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 69.3% on the previous year and up 57.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates peaked at 35.13 % change on previous year in 2004 and was at its lowest, -18.83 % change on previous year, in 2009.
That places United Arab Emirates 93rd out of 192 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 7.04 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 27.92 % change on previous year | +296.5% |
| 2004 | 35.13 % change on previous year | +25.8% |
| 2005 | 29.91 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 2006 | 24.87 % change on previous year | -16.8% |
| 2007 | 22.47 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 2008 | 33.27 % change on previous year | +48.1% |
| 2009 | -18.83 % change on previous year | -156.6% |
| 2010 | 18.01 % change on previous year | -195.6% |
| 2011 | 32.53 % change on previous year | +80.7% |
| 2012 | 18.88 % change on previous year | -42.0% |
| 2013 | 4.46 % change on previous year | -76.4% |
| 2014 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -40.0% |
| 2015 | -10.97 % change on previous year | -510.6% |
| 2016 | 0.5846 % change on previous year | -105.3% |
| 2017 | 5.96 % change on previous year | +920.3% |
| 2018 | 4.73 % change on previous year | -20.7% |
| 2019 | 1.16 % change on previous year | -75.5% |
| 2020 | -13.48 % change on previous year | -1261.7% |
| 2021 | 21.38 % change on previous year | -258.6% |
| 2022 | 22.75 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 2023 | 6.99 % change on previous year | -69.3% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 6.99 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 6.7 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 6.99 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.12 % change on previous year, 1.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1261.7% | 1.16 % change on previous year | -13.48 % change on previous year |
| 2017 | +920.3% | 0.5846 % change on previous year | 5.96 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.22 % change on previous year | -18.83 % change on previous year | 35.13 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 7.8 % change on previous year | -10.97 % change on previous year | 32.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.41 % change on previous year | -13.48 % change on previous year | 22.75 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 90 Singapore 7.34 % change on previous year compare
- 91 China 7.3 % change on previous year compare
- 92 Finland 7.2 % change on previous year compare
- 94 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 6.71 % change on previous year compare
- 95 Italy 6.7 % change on previous year compare
- 96 Guatemala 6.69 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for United Arab Emirates
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.85 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.54 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), 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$), annual growth rate 22.86 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates?
- Exports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates was 6.99 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest exports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 35.13 % change on previous year in 2004.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.83 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for exports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 93rd out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is exports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Exports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Exports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Exports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.