GNI per capita in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: GNI per capita was 50,110 constant 2015 US$ in 2023. ▼ Falling
GNI per capita in United Arab Emirates, 2001–2023
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gni per capita in United Arab Emirates is 50,110 constant 2015 US$, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.7% on the previous year and down 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni per capita in United Arab Emirates peaked at 66,747 constant 2015 US$ in 2006 and was at its lowest, 36,235 constant 2015 US$, in 2020.
United Arab Emirates ranks 17th of 161 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
GNI per capita in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 57,296 constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 2002 | 53,489 constant 2015 US$ | -6.6% |
| 2003 | 54,322 constant 2015 US$ | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 57,178 constant 2015 US$ | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 61,319 constant 2015 US$ | +7.2% |
| 2006 | 66,747 constant 2015 US$ | +8.9% |
| 2007 | 63,503 constant 2015 US$ | -4.9% |
| 2008 | 61,711 constant 2015 US$ | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 48,198 constant 2015 US$ | -21.9% |
| 2010 | 44,726 constant 2015 US$ | -7.2% |
| 2011 | 50,900 constant 2015 US$ | +13.8% |
| 2012 | 51,807 constant 2015 US$ | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 52,044 constant 2015 US$ | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 51,536 constant 2015 US$ | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 45,115 constant 2015 US$ | -12.5% |
| 2016 | 44,071 constant 2015 US$ | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 44,066 constant 2015 US$ | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 45,400 constant 2015 US$ | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 45,149 constant 2015 US$ | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 36,235 constant 2015 US$ | -19.7% |
| 2021 | 40,516 constant 2015 US$ | +11.8% |
| 2022 | 48,325 constant 2015 US$ | +19.3% |
| 2023 | 50,110 constant 2015 US$ | +3.7% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 50,110 constant 2015 US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 34,543 constant 2015 US$, 1.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 50,110 constant 2015 US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5,238 constant 2015 US$, 9.6× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 58,196 constant 2015 US$ | 48,198 constant 2015 US$ | 66,747 constant 2015 US$ | 9 |
| 2010s | 47,481 constant 2015 US$ | 44,066 constant 2015 US$ | 52,044 constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 43,797 constant 2015 US$ | 36,235 constant 2015 US$ | 50,110 constant 2015 US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
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$), annual growth rate 22.86 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gni per capita in United Arab Emirates?
- Gni per capita in United Arab Emirates was 50,110 constant 2015 US$ in 2023, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gni per capita recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 66,747 constant 2015 US$ in 2006.
- What is the lowest gni per capita recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 36,235 constant 2015 US$ in 2020.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for gni per capita?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 17th out of 161 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gni per capita rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of GNI per capita (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross national income is the total income earned by all residents within an economic territory during an accounting period. It is equal to gross domestic product plus earned income receivable from abroad minus earned income payable abroad. The core indicator has been divided by the general population to achieve a per capita estimate.This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.