GDP (current US$), annual growth rate (Country official) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: GDP (current US$), annual growth rate (Country official) was 5.68 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp (current us$), 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 (Country official) in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| 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% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 5.68 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.45 % change on previous year, 76% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 5.68 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5.1 % change on previous year, 1.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDP (current US$), annual growth rate (Country official) in United Arab Emirates changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +8561.9% | -0.067 % change on previous year | 5.67 % change on previous year |
| 1989 | +4866.5% | -0.3001 % change on previous year | 14.31 % change on previous year |
| 2020 | -1074.8% | -1.51 % change on previous year | -17.69 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 63.91 % change on previous year | -4.41 % change on previous year | 199.01 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 3.87 % change on previous year | -16.4 % change on previous year | 39.63 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.58 % change on previous year | -4.01 % change on previous year | 22.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.49 % change on previous year | -19.63 % change on previous year | 23.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.9 % change on previous year | -10.11 % change on previous year | 21.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.9 % change on previous year | -17.69 % change on previous year | 21.06 % change on previous year | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for United Arab Emirates
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- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0056 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 285.14 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.2593 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0043 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 208.21 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0041 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
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$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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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.