GDP per capita growth in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: GDP per capita growth was -0.766 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-0.766
Change on year
down 426.9%
World rank
59th
of 74 countries
All-time high
55.82
in 1973
All-time low
-20.14
in 1986
Years of data
54
1971–2024
GDP per capita growth in United Arab Emirates, 1971–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp per capita growth in United Arab Emirates is -0.766, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 426.9% on the previous year and down 517.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita growth in United Arab Emirates peaked at 55.82 in 1973 and was at its lowest, -20.14, in 1986.
That places United Arab Emirates 59th out of 74 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP per capita growth in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 16.84 | — |
| 1972 | 21.02 | +24.8% |
| 1973 | 55.82 | +165.5% |
| 1974 | 2.16 | -96.1% |
| 1975 | -4.29 | -298.5% |
| 1976 | 2.71 | -163.2% |
| 1977 | 5.31 | +95.6% |
| 1978 | -13.64 | -356.9% |
| 1979 | 7.3 | -153.5% |
| 1980 | 11.23 | +53.8% |
| 1981 | -3.35 | -129.8% |
| 1982 | -12.04 | +259.5% |
| 1983 | -10.06 | -16.4% |
| 1984 | -1.61 | -84.0% |
| 1985 | -8.63 | +434.7% |
| 1986 | -20.14 | +133.5% |
| 1987 | -3.64 | -82.0% |
| 1988 | -8.85 | +143.3% |
| 1989 | 5.56 | -162.8% |
| 1990 | 11.57 | +108.3% |
| 1991 | -4.59 | -139.7% |
| 1992 | -1.94 | -57.8% |
| 1993 | -3.63 | +87.4% |
| 1994 | 2.02 | -155.8% |
| 1995 | 2.02 | -0.1% |
| 1996 | -0.8366 | -141.4% |
| 1997 | -0.2518 | -69.9% |
| 1998 | -7.06 | +2705.2% |
| 1999 | -4.21 | -40.5% |
| 2000 | 3.63 | -186.4% |
| 2001 | -4.86 | -233.9% |
| 2002 | -3.6 | -25.9% |
| 2003 | 2.69 | -174.5% |
| 2004 | 3.72 | +38.4% |
| 2005 | -0.4457 | -112.0% |
| 2006 | 2.29 | -613.2% |
| 2007 | -8.11 | -454.4% |
| 2008 | -7.91 | -2.4% |
| 2009 | -10.96 | +38.5% |
| 2010 | -0.8046 | -92.7% |
| 2011 | 3.21 | -499.0% |
| 2012 | 0.6198 | -80.7% |
| 2013 | 0.8055 | +29.9% |
| 2014 | -0.1241 | -115.4% |
| 2015 | 1.47 | -1288.6% |
| 2016 | 0.5748 | -61.0% |
| 2017 | -4.15 | -822.3% |
| 2018 | 0.1958 | -104.7% |
| 2019 | 0.209 | +6.8% |
| 2020 | -8.26 | -4051.0% |
| 2021 | 2.65 | -132.1% |
| 2022 | 2.18 | -17.8% |
| 2023 | 0.2344 | -89.3% |
| 2024 | -0.766 | -426.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.36 | -13.64 | 55.82 | 9 |
| 1980s | -5.15 | -20.14 | 11.23 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.6896 | -7.06 | 11.57 | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.36 | -10.96 | 3.72 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2009 | -4.15 | 3.21 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.7917 | -8.26 | 2.65 | 5 |
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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)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.22 % change on previous year (2023)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2572 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 12,823 constant 2015 US$ per person (2023)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 12.58 % change on previous year (2023)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.922 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 45,962 current US$ per person (2023)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 12.58 % change on previous year (2023)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 3.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita growth in United Arab Emirates?
- Gdp per capita growth in United Arab Emirates was -0.766 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest gdp per capita growth recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 55.82 in 1973.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita growth recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was -20.14 in 1986.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for gdp per capita growth?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 59th out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp per capita growth rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 517.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of GDP per capita growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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