Historical gov spending gdp in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Historical gov spending gdp was 21.41 in 2024. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2024)
21.41
Change on year
down 5.5%
World rank
113th
of 151 countries
All-time high
35.96
in 1991
All-time low
15.63
in 2006
Years of data
34
1991–2024

Historical gov spending gdp in United Arab Emirates, 1991–2024

0102030401991200720241991: 361992: 29.61993: 31.51994: 30.11995: 26.11996: 27.61997: 22.61998: 25.81999: 24.32000: 21.82001: 25.22002: 21.32003: 20.12004: 17.72005: 15.72006: 15.62007: 17.72008: 222009: 352010: 30.42011: 29.62012: 27.82013: 28.92014: 31.42015: 26.42016: 31.72017: 27.22018: 25.92019: 27.42020: 30.52021: 25.92022: 22.72023: 22.72024: 21.4

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for historical gov spending gdp in United Arab Emirates is 21.41, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.5% on the previous year and down 31.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, historical gov spending gdp in United Arab Emirates peaked at 35.96 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 15.63, in 2006.

That places United Arab Emirates 113th out of 151 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 28.18 22.56 35.96 9
2000s 21.21 15.63 35 10
2010s 28.67 25.87 31.7 10
2020s 24.64 21.41 30.46 5

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 110 Ireland 22.31 compare
  2. 111 Peru 22.27 compare
  3. 112 Congo 21.65 compare
  4. 114 Aruba 21.23 compare
  5. 115 Paraguay 20.99 compare
  6. 116 Bahamas 20.97 compare

See the full ranking of 151 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is historical gov spending gdp in United Arab Emirates?
Historical gov spending gdp in United Arab Emirates was 21.41 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest historical gov spending gdp recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 35.96 in 1991.
What is the lowest historical gov spending gdp recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was 15.63 in 2006.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for historical gov spending gdp?
United Arab Emirates ranks 113th out of 151 countries with data for 2024.
Is historical gov spending gdp rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is down 31.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Historical gov spending gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Historical gov spending gdp
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
151 places, 9,265 data points, 1800–2024
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