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
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 32nd out of 165 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.
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
- 29 Bangladesh 858.14 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 30 Argentina 854.91 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 31 Vietnam 833.80 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 33 Colombia 742.72 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 34 South Africa 723.56 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 35 Algeria 595.82 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
More economy & growth data for United Arab Emirates
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 14.6% (2023)
- Inflation of consumer prices 1.3% (2025)
- GDP per capita 41,605 constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 9.4% (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 457.09 billion constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 41,605 constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 3.67 LCU per US$ (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -246.30 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -67.07 billion current US$ (2024)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 58.80 billion current LCU (2024)
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 32nd out of 165 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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Total economic output of a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.