Gross domestic product (GDP) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 812.83 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
812.83 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
33rd
of 184 countries
All-time high
918.18 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2014
All-time low
191.76 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
in 1987
Years of data
38
1986–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP) in United Arab Emirates, 1986–2023
Source: Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp) in United Arab Emirates is 812.83 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.3% on the previous year and down 7.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in United Arab Emirates peaked at 918.18 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2014 and was at its lowest, 191.76 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1987.
United Arab Emirates ranks 33rd of 184 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 221.74 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 1987 | 191.76 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -13.5% |
| 1988 | 216.97 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +13.2% |
| 1989 | 252.60 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +16.4% |
| 1990 | 297.28 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +17.7% |
| 1991 | 275.79 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -7.2% |
| 1992 | 287.58 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.3% |
| 1993 | 232.70 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -19.1% |
| 1994 | 246.92 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.1% |
| 1995 | 272.19 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.2% |
| 1996 | 288.45 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.0% |
| 1997 | 309.53 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.3% |
| 1998 | 297.58 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -3.9% |
| 1999 | 320.82 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.8% |
| 2000 | 390.57 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +21.7% |
| 2001 | 403.81 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 403.11 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 441.14 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.4% |
| 2004 | 475.81 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.9% |
| 2005 | 564.65 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +18.7% |
| 2006 | 665.06 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +17.8% |
| 2007 | 727.74 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 812.72 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.7% |
| 2009 | 691.12 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -15.0% |
| 2010 | 730.71 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 847.53 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +16.0% |
| 2012 | 895.83 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 881.18 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 918.18 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 768.81 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -16.3% |
| 2016 | 744.60 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 691.60 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -7.1% |
| 2018 | 741.64 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.2% |
| 2019 | 779.31 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 748.11 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 711.03 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -5.0% |
| 2022 | 794.28 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.7% |
| 2023 | 812.83 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.3% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 812.83 billion international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for high income countries, which is 277.84 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 2.9× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 812.83 billion international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 266.11 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 3.1× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 220.77 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 191.76 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 252.60 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 4 |
| 1990s | 282.88 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 232.70 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 320.82 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 557.57 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 390.57 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 812.72 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 799.94 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 691.60 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 918.18 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 766.56 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 711.03 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 812.83 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 30 Nigeria 1.07 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 31 Malaysia 1.07 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 32 Colombia 915.37 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 34 Switzerland 797.97 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 35 South Africa 797.74 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 36 Kazakhstan 697.15 billion international-$ in 2021 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$), annual growth rate 22.86 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in United Arab Emirates?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in United Arab Emirates was 812.83 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – 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 918.18 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2014.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 191.76 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 1987.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 33rd out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – 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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