Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices was 27.07 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in United Arab Emirates, 1971–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2019, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in United Arab Emirates stood at 27.07 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 433.5% on the previous year and up 656.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in United Arab Emirates peaked at 193.19 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -37.62 % change on previous year, in 2017.
United Arab Emirates ranks 20th of 174 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 46.26 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 53.09 % change on previous year | +14.8% |
| 1973 | 22.87 % change on previous year | -56.9% |
| 1974 | 94.28 % change on previous year | +312.3% |
| 1975 | 193.19 % change on previous year | +104.9% |
| 1976 | 37.53 % change on previous year | -80.6% |
| 1977 | 36.79 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 1978 | 13.63 % change on previous year | -62.9% |
| 1979 | 10.33 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 1980 | 6.02 % change on previous year | -41.7% |
| 1981 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -73.1% |
| 1982 | 3.39 % change on previous year | +109.7% |
| 1983 | -0.0475 % change on previous year | -101.4% |
| 1984 | -8.04 % change on previous year | +16826.9% |
| 1985 | -16.02 % change on previous year | +99.3% |
| 1986 | -4.44 % change on previous year | -72.3% |
| 1987 | -13.12 % change on previous year | +195.5% |
| 1988 | 2.94 % change on previous year | -122.4% |
| 1989 | 7.05 % change on previous year | +140.3% |
| 1990 | 7.72 % change on previous year | +9.4% |
| 1991 | 7.04 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 1992 | 15.5 % change on previous year | +120.2% |
| 1993 | 3.36 % change on previous year | -78.3% |
| 1994 | 2.98 % change on previous year | -11.5% |
| 1995 | 15.95 % change on previous year | +435.4% |
| 1996 | -1.54 % change on previous year | -109.7% |
| 1997 | 3.65 % change on previous year | -337.2% |
| 1998 | -7.76 % change on previous year | -312.3% |
| 1999 | 14.12 % change on previous year | -282.0% |
| 2000 | 19.64 % change on previous year | +39.1% |
| 2001 | -4.78 % change on previous year | -124.3% |
| 2002 | 7.37 % change on previous year | -254.3% |
| 2003 | 10.81 % change on previous year | +46.6% |
| 2004 | 4.2 % change on previous year | -61.1% |
| 2005 | 30.19 % change on previous year | +618.2% |
| 2006 | 17.96 % change on previous year | -40.5% |
| 2007 | 78.93 % change on previous year | +339.4% |
| 2008 | -0.272 % change on previous year | -100.3% |
| 2009 | -4.86 % change on previous year | +1688.0% |
| 2010 | 5.93 % change on previous year | -222.0% |
| 2011 | 4.57 % change on previous year | -23.0% |
| 2012 | 3.81 % change on previous year | -16.6% |
| 2013 | -17.53 % change on previous year | -560.2% |
| 2014 | 9.62 % change on previous year | -154.9% |
| 2015 | 4.38 % change on previous year | -54.5% |
| 2016 | 5.54 % change on previous year | +26.6% |
| 2017 | -37.62 % change on previous year | -778.6% |
| 2018 | -8.12 % change on previous year | -78.4% |
| 2019 | 27.07 % change on previous year | -433.5% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 27.07 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.87 % change on previous year, 5.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 27.07 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.74 % change on previous year, 5.7× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in United Arab Emirates changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | -16826.9% | -0.0475 % change on previous year | -8.04 % change on previous year |
| 2009 | -1688.0% | -0.272 % change on previous year | -4.86 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 56.44 % change on previous year | 10.33 % change on previous year | 193.19 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -2.06 % change on previous year | -16.02 % change on previous year | 7.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.1 % change on previous year | -7.76 % change on previous year | 15.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.92 % change on previous year | -4.86 % change on previous year | 78.93 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.235 % change on previous year | -37.62 % change on previous year | 27.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
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- 21 Azerbaijan 27.05 % change on previous year compare
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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)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 0.6329 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0031 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 150.39 units per person (2025)
- Lending to the IMF (GRA), SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0066 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 331.11 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in United Arab Emirates?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in United Arab Emirates was 27.07 % change on previous year in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 193.19 % change on previous year in 1975.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was -37.62 % change on previous year in 2017.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 20th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 656.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices International Monetary Fund
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.