GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: GDP (current US$), annual growth rate was 5.68 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
5.68 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 159.1%
World rank
140th
of 212 countries
All-time high
199.01 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
-19.63 % change on previous year
in 2009
Years of data
54
1971–2024

GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 1971–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates is 5.68 % change on previous year, measured 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 us$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates peaked at 199.01 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -19.63 % change on previous year, in 2009.

United Arab Emirates ranks 140th of 212 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.

GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, year by year

Annual values for GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 37.01 % change on previous year
1972 50.56 % change on previous year +36.6%
1973 199.01 % change on previous year +293.6%
1974 175.37 % change on previous year -11.9%
1975 26.34 % change on previous year -85.0%
1976 30.52 % change on previous year +15.9%
1977 29.45 % change on previous year -3.5%
1978 -4.41 % change on previous year -115.0%
1979 31.33 % change on previous year -811.1%
1980 39.63 % change on previous year +26.5%
1981 13.15 % change on previous year -66.8%
1982 -5.49 % change on previous year -141.8%
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 -0.3001 % change on previous year -104.2%
1989 14.31 % change on previous year -4866.5%
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 +210.7%
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 -4.01 % change on previous year -156.1%
1999 11.59 % change on previous year -388.8%
2000 23.56 % change on previous year +103.2%
2001 -0.9824 % change on previous year -104.2%
2002 6.3 % change on previous year -740.8%
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 -8561.9%
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 +1074.8%
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 63.91 % change on previous year -4.41 % change on previous year 199.01 % change on previous year 9
1980s 3.87 % change on previous year -16.4 % change on previous year 39.63 % change on previous year 10
1990s 7.58 % change on previous year -4.01 % 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

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 137 Finland 6.13 % change on previous year compare
  2. 138 Norway 5.96 % change on previous year compare
  3. 139 Japan 5.85 % change on previous year compare
  4. 141 Greenland 5.53 % change on previous year compare
  5. 142 Barbados 5.51 % change on previous year compare
  6. 143 Philippines 5.5 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates?
Gdp (current us$), 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 us$), annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 199.01 % change on previous year in 1973.
What is the lowest gdp (current us$), 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 us$), annual growth rate?
United Arab Emirates ranks 140th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
Is gdp (current us$), 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 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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GDP (current US$), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
260 places, 14,477 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.