Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate (current) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate (current) was 7.03 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 2002–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 7.03 % change on previous year for gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 66.7% on the previous year and up 50.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates peaked at 29.98 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -16.64 % change on previous year, in 2009.
That places United Arab Emirates 116th out of 185 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate (current) in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 9.22 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 8.88 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2004 | 17.61 % change on previous year | +98.2% |
| 2005 | 15.21 % change on previous year | -13.6% |
| 2006 | 19.82 % change on previous year | +30.3% |
| 2007 | 29.98 % change on previous year | +51.3% |
| 2008 | 20.65 % change on previous year | -31.1% |
| 2009 | -16.64 % change on previous year | -180.6% |
| 2010 | 0.7305 % change on previous year | -104.4% |
| 2011 | 8.51 % change on previous year | +1065.0% |
| 2012 | -4.63 % change on previous year | -154.5% |
| 2013 | 4.68 % change on previous year | -200.9% |
| 2014 | 9.98 % change on previous year | +113.5% |
| 2015 | -2 % change on previous year | -120.1% |
| 2016 | -0.499 % change on previous year | -75.1% |
| 2017 | 5.14 % change on previous year | -1131.0% |
| 2018 | 4.99 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 3.49 % change on previous year | -30.0% |
| 2020 | -7.12 % change on previous year | -303.8% |
| 2021 | 13.87 % change on previous year | -295.0% |
| 2022 | 21.11 % change on previous year | +52.2% |
| 2023 | 7.03 % change on previous year | -66.7% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 7.03 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.92 % change on previous year, 89% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 7.03 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.71 % change on previous year, 72% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate (current) in United Arab Emirates changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +1131.0% | -0.499 % change on previous year | 5.14 % change on previous year |
| 2011 | +1065.0% | 0.7305 % change on previous year | 8.51 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.09 % change on previous year | -16.64 % change on previous year | 29.98 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 3.04 % change on previous year | -4.63 % change on previous year | 9.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.73 % change on previous year | -7.12 % change on previous year | 21.11 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 113 South Africa 7.25 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Italy 7.21 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Rwanda 7.14 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Belize 6.67 % change on previous year compare
- 118 France 6.6 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Solomon Islands 6.39 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for United Arab Emirates
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.85 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.54 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0056 units per US$ 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 national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates?
- Gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates was 7.03 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 29.98 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was -16.64 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 116th out of 185 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.4%. 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 national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.