Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate was 11.85 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates stood at 11.85 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 41.9% on the previous year and up 1,135.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates peaked at 91.64 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -27.37 % change on previous year, in 2000.
United Arab Emirates ranks 53rd of 210 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 68.26 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 40.77 % change on previous year | -40.3% |
| 1973 | 91.64 % change on previous year | +124.8% |
| 1974 | 74.66 % change on previous year | -18.5% |
| 1975 | 78.73 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 1976 | 12.24 % change on previous year | -84.5% |
| 1977 | 27.7 % change on previous year | +126.4% |
| 1978 | 8.74 % change on previous year | -68.5% |
| 1979 | 44.69 % change on previous year | +411.5% |
| 1980 | 27.14 % change on previous year | -39.3% |
| 1981 | 12.99 % change on previous year | -52.1% |
| 1982 | -5.16 % change on previous year | -139.7% |
| 1983 | -15.72 % change on previous year | +204.6% |
| 1984 | -18.26 % change on previous year | +16.2% |
| 1985 | -16.59 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 1986 | -12.96 % change on previous year | -21.9% |
| 1987 | -5.8 % change on previous year | -55.3% |
| 1988 | 38.94 % change on previous year | -771.4% |
| 1989 | 14.97 % change on previous year | -61.6% |
| 1990 | 12.81 % change on previous year | -14.4% |
| 1991 | 31.12 % change on previous year | +142.9% |
| 1992 | 13.45 % change on previous year | -56.8% |
| 1993 | 14.84 % change on previous year | +10.3% |
| 1994 | 4.7 % change on previous year | -68.3% |
| 1995 | -1.08 % change on previous year | -123.1% |
| 1996 | 39.2 % change on previous year | -3715.4% |
| 1997 | 4.99 % change on previous year | -87.3% |
| 1998 | -2.21 % change on previous year | -144.4% |
| 1999 | 13.19 % change on previous year | -695.5% |
| 2000 | -27.37 % change on previous year | -307.6% |
| 2001 | 7.82 % change on previous year | -128.6% |
| 2002 | 6.28 % change on previous year | -19.8% |
| 2003 | 14.91 % change on previous year | +137.6% |
| 2004 | 40.32 % change on previous year | +170.3% |
| 2005 | 34.14 % change on previous year | -15.3% |
| 2006 | 26.34 % change on previous year | -22.9% |
| 2007 | 33.4 % change on previous year | +26.8% |
| 2008 | 47.21 % change on previous year | +41.4% |
| 2009 | -6.62 % change on previous year | -114.0% |
| 2010 | -1.48 % change on previous year | -77.6% |
| 2011 | 30.4 % change on previous year | -2150.7% |
| 2012 | 63.48 % change on previous year | +108.8% |
| 2013 | -17.09 % change on previous year | -126.9% |
| 2014 | -1.14 % change on previous year | -93.3% |
| 2015 | 0.0027 % change on previous year | -100.2% |
| 2016 | 3.2 % change on previous year | +118663.3% |
| 2017 | 15.38 % change on previous year | +380.3% |
| 2018 | -9.36 % change on previous year | -160.8% |
| 2019 | -2.91 % change on previous year | -68.9% |
| 2020 | -15.19 % change on previous year | +421.7% |
| 2021 | 6.92 % change on previous year | -145.6% |
| 2022 | 24.89 % change on previous year | +259.5% |
| 2023 | 20.42 % change on previous year | -18.0% |
| 2024 | 11.85 % change on previous year | -41.9% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 11.85 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -0.3755 % change on previous year. (74 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 11.85 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -1.98 % change on previous year. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +118663.3% | 0.0027 % change on previous year | 3.2 % change on previous year |
| 1996 | +3715.4% | -1.08 % change on previous year | 39.2 % change on previous year |
| 2011 | +2150.7% | -1.48 % change on previous year | 30.4 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 49.72 % change on previous year | 8.74 % change on previous year | 91.64 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.95 % change on previous year | -18.26 % change on previous year | 38.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.1 % change on previous year | -2.21 % change on previous year | 39.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.64 % change on previous year | -27.37 % change on previous year | 47.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.05 % change on previous year | -17.09 % change on previous year | 63.48 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.78 % change on previous year | -15.19 % change on previous year | 24.89 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 50 Samoa 14.38 % change on previous year compare
- 51 Moldova 14.3 % change on previous year compare
- 52 Libya 11.95 % change on previous year compare
- 54 Singapore 11.26 % change on previous year compare
- 55 Estonia 11.09 % change on previous year compare
- 56 Luxembourg 10.8 % 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)
- 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 imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates?
- Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates was 11.85 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports by region of origin, annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 91.64 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin, annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was -27.37 % change on previous year in 2000.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for imports by region of origin, annual growth rate?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 53rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin, annual growth rate rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,135.5%. 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 Imports by region of origin, 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 Imports by region of origin. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports by region of origin International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports by region of origin. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.