Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic was 124.24 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in United Arab Emirates, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in United Arab Emirates is 124.24, measured in 2019.
The figure is up 27.1% on the previous year and down 16.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in United Arab Emirates peaked at 171.29 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.7878, in 1970.
That places United Arab Emirates 98th out of 174 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.7878 | — |
| 1971 | 1.15 | +46.3% |
| 1972 | 1.76 | +53.1% |
| 1973 | 2.17 | +22.9% |
| 1974 | 4.21 | +94.3% |
| 1975 | 12.35 | +193.2% |
| 1976 | 16.98 | +37.5% |
| 1977 | 23.23 | +36.8% |
| 1978 | 26.39 | +13.6% |
| 1979 | 29.12 | +10.3% |
| 1980 | 30.87 | +6.0% |
| 1981 | 31.37 | +1.6% |
| 1982 | 32.44 | +3.4% |
| 1983 | 32.42 | -0.0% |
| 1984 | 29.82 | -8.0% |
| 1985 | 25.04 | -16.0% |
| 1986 | 23.93 | -4.4% |
| 1987 | 20.79 | -13.1% |
| 1988 | 21.4 | +2.9% |
| 1989 | 22.91 | +7.1% |
| 1990 | 24.68 | +7.7% |
| 1991 | 26.41 | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 30.51 | +15.5% |
| 1993 | 31.54 | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 32.47 | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 37.65 | +15.9% |
| 1996 | 37.07 | -1.5% |
| 1997 | 38.43 | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 35.45 | -7.8% |
| 1999 | 40.45 | +14.1% |
| 2000 | 48.4 | +19.6% |
| 2001 | 46.09 | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 49.48 | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 54.83 | +10.8% |
| 2004 | 57.14 | +4.2% |
| 2005 | 74.39 | +30.2% |
| 2006 | 87.75 | +18.0% |
| 2007 | 157 | +78.9% |
| 2008 | 156.58 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 148.96 | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 157.8 | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 165.01 | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 171.29 | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 141.27 | -17.5% |
| 2014 | 154.86 | +9.6% |
| 2015 | 161.64 | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 170.6 | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 106.42 | -37.6% |
| 2018 | 97.78 | -8.1% |
| 2019 | 124.24 | +27.1% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 124.24 is below the median for high income countries, which is 133.43, 93% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 124.24 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 257.37, 48% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | +193.2% | 4.21 | 12.35 |
| 1974 | +94.3% | 2.17 | 4.21 |
| 2007 | +78.9% | 87.75 | 157 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.81 | 0.7878 | 29.12 | 10 |
| 1980s | 27.1 | 20.79 | 32.44 | 10 |
| 1990s | 33.47 | 24.68 | 40.45 | 10 |
| 2000s | 88.06 | 46.09 | 157 | 10 |
| 2010s | 145.09 | 97.78 | 171.29 | 10 |
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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0056 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 285.14 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.2593 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0043 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 208.21 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0041 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
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 124.24 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 171.29 in 2012.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7878 in 1970.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 98th 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 down 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.