GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate was 5.68 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 5.68 % change on previous year for gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of up 159.1% on the previous year and up 52.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates peaked at 172.81 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -19.63 % change on previous year, in 2009.
That places United Arab Emirates 129th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 36.61 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 39.08 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 1973 | 172.44 % change on previous year | +341.3% |
| 1974 | 172.81 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1975 | 26.41 % change on previous year | -84.7% |
| 1976 | 30.25 % change on previous year | +14.5% |
| 1977 | 27.82 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 1978 | -5.19 % change on previous year | -118.7% |
| 1979 | 29.45 % change on previous year | -667.2% |
| 1980 | 35.66 % change on previous year | +21.1% |
| 1981 | 12.04 % change on previous year | -66.2% |
| 1982 | -5.49 % change on previous year | -145.6% |
| 1983 | -8.19 % change on previous year | +49.1% |
| 1984 | -2.33 % change on previous year | -71.6% |
| 1985 | -2.88 % change on previous year | +23.9% |
| 1986 | -16.4 % change on previous year | +469.4% |
| 1987 | 7.19 % change on previous year | -143.8% |
| 1988 | -0.3002 % change on previous year | -104.2% |
| 1989 | 14.31 % change on previous year | -4864.9% |
| 1990 | 22.28 % change on previous year | +55.7% |
| 1991 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -92.5% |
| 1992 | 5.21 % change on previous year | +210.6% |
| 1993 | 2.56 % change on previous year | -51.0% |
| 1994 | 6.62 % change on previous year | +158.9% |
| 1995 | 10.86 % change on previous year | +64.1% |
| 1996 | 11.91 % change on previous year | +9.7% |
| 1997 | 7.16 % change on previous year | -39.9% |
| 1998 | -3.97 % change on previous year | -155.5% |
| 1999 | 11.59 % change on previous year | -391.6% |
| 2000 | 23.56 % change on previous year | +103.2% |
| 2001 | -0.9831 % change on previous year | -104.2% |
| 2002 | 6.3 % change on previous year | -740.4% |
| 2003 | 13.23 % change on previous year | +110.2% |
| 2004 | 18.88 % change on previous year | +42.7% |
| 2005 | 22.18 % change on previous year | +17.5% |
| 2006 | 22.98 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 16.12 % change on previous year | -29.9% |
| 2008 | 22.32 % change on previous year | +38.5% |
| 2009 | -19.63 % change on previous year | -188.0% |
| 2010 | 21.37 % change on previous year | -208.9% |
| 2011 | 19.87 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 2012 | 6.48 % change on previous year | -67.4% |
| 2013 | 4.29 % change on previous year | -33.9% |
| 2014 | 3.74 % change on previous year | -12.9% |
| 2015 | -10.11 % change on previous year | -370.6% |
| 2016 | -0.067 % change on previous year | -99.3% |
| 2017 | 5.67 % change on previous year | -8563.1% |
| 2018 | 9.22 % change on previous year | +62.6% |
| 2019 | -1.51 % change on previous year | -116.3% |
| 2020 | -17.69 % change on previous year | +1074.5% |
| 2021 | 18.28 % change on previous year | -203.3% |
| 2022 | 21.06 % change on previous year | +15.2% |
| 2023 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -89.6% |
| 2024 | 5.68 % change on previous year | +159.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 58.85 % change on previous year | -5.19 % change on previous year | 172.81 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 3.36 % change on previous year | -16.4 % change on previous year | 35.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.59 % change on previous year | -3.97 % change on previous year | 22.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.49 % change on previous year | -19.63 % change on previous year | 23.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.9 % change on previous year | -10.11 % change on previous year | 21.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.9 % change on previous year | -17.69 % change on previous year | 21.06 % change on previous year | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for United Arab Emirates
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- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 5.68 % change on previous year (2024)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 50,274 current US$ per person (2024)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 3.67 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 184,629 current LCU per person (2024)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.99 % change on previous year (2024)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.8276 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 41,605 constant 2015 US$ per person (2024)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 3.99 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates?
- Gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates was 5.68 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 172.81 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.63 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 129th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.1%. 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 GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.