Gross domestic product (GDP) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 779.70 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
779.70 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
Change on year
up 7.4%
World rank
33rd
of 166 countries
All-time high
779.70 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
in 2022
All-time low
1.80 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
in 1950
Years of data
71
1950–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP) in United Arab Emirates, 1950–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
In 2022, gross domestic product (gdp) in United Arab Emirates stood at 779.70 billion international-$ in 2011 prices. That is the highest value across all 71 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.4% on the previous year and up 35.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in United Arab Emirates peaked at 779.70 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.80 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1950.
That places United Arab Emirates 33rd out of 166 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1.80 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | — |
| 1951 | 1.95 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.4% |
| 1952 | 2.07 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.0% |
| 1953 | 2.27 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.9% |
| 1954 | 2.53 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +11.4% |
| 1955 | 2.60 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.4% |
| 1956 | 2.79 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.4% |
| 1957 | 2.89 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.6% |
| 1958 | 3.03 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.9% |
| 1959 | 3.34 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.3% |
| 1960 | 3.68 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.2% |
| 1961 | 4.03 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.3% |
| 1962 | 4.48 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +11.2% |
| 1963 | 4.94 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.3% |
| 1964 | 5.44 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.3% |
| 1965 | 6.00 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.2% |
| 1966 | 6.61 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.2% |
| 1967 | 7.28 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.2% |
| 1968 | 8.03 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.2% |
| 1969 | 8.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.3% |
| 1970 | 9.76 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.2% |
| 1971 | 11.39 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +16.7% |
| 1972 | 13.30 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +16.7% |
| 1973 | 15.52 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +16.7% |
| 1974 | 20.55 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +32.4% |
| 1975 | 21.21 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.2% |
| 1976 | 24.40 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +15.0% |
| 1977 | 28.66 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +17.4% |
| 1978 | 27.98 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.3% |
| 1979 | 34.95 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +24.9% |
| 1980 | 44.18 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +26.4% |
| 1981 | 45.42 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.8% |
| 1982 | 41.67 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -8.2% |
| 1983 | 39.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -5.0% |
| 1984 | 41.27 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.3% |
| 1985 | 40.31 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.3% |
| 1986 | 31.75 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -21.2% |
| 1987 | 32.88 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.6% |
| 1988 | 32.80 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.2% |
| 1989 | 36.29 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.6% |
| 1990 | 40.64 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +12.0% |
| 1993 | 55.15 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +35.7% |
| 1994 | 64.65 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +17.2% |
| 1995 | 75.24 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +16.4% |
| 1996 | 87.75 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +16.6% |
| 1997 | 104.92 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +19.6% |
| 1998 | 115.96 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.5% |
| 1999 | 131.41 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +13.3% |
| 2000 | 160.53 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +22.2% |
| 2001 | 177.27 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.4% |
| 2002 | 195.40 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.2% |
| 2003 | 224.55 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +14.9% |
| 2004 | 252.05 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +12.2% |
| 2005 | 262.41 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.1% |
| 2006 | 307.38 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +17.1% |
| 2007 | 367.82 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +19.7% |
| 2008 | 464.69 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +26.3% |
| 2009 | 480.55 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 490.05 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 551.07 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +12.5% |
| 2012 | 577.39 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 606.59 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 631.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 674.74 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.8% |
| 2016 | 712.26 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 717.50 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 726.93 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 734.98 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 698.55 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 725.90 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.9% |
| 2022 | 779.70 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.4% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 779.70 billion international-$ in 2011 prices is above the median for high income countries, which is 308.39 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, 2.5× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 779.70 billion international-$ in 2011 prices is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 177.35 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, 4.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.53 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1.80 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 3.34 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 5.93 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 3.68 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 8.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 20.77 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 9.76 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 34.95 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 38.62 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 31.75 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 45.42 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 84.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 40.64 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 131.41 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 8 |
| 2000s | 289.26 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 160.53 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 480.55 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 642.34 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 490.05 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 734.98 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 734.72 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 698.55 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 779.70 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 30 Bangladesh 858.14 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 31 Argentina 854.91 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 32 Vietnam 833.80 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 34 Colombia 742.72 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 35 South Africa 723.56 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 36 Algeria 595.82 billion international-$ in 2011 prices 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$), annual growth rate 22.86 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in United Arab Emirates?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in United Arab Emirates was 779.70 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 779.70 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.80 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 1950.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 33rd out of 166 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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