Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was 12.58 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 2002–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates stood at 12.58 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 45.6% on the previous year and up 136.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates peaked at 47.11 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -14.83 % change on previous year, in 2009.
That places United Arab Emirates 46th out of 192 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 13.77 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 20.53 % change on previous year | +49.1% |
| 2004 | 36 % change on previous year | +75.3% |
| 2005 | 19.68 % change on previous year | -45.3% |
| 2006 | 20.31 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 47.11 % change on previous year | +131.9% |
| 2008 | 32.25 % change on previous year | -31.5% |
| 2009 | -14.83 % change on previous year | -146.0% |
| 2010 | -4.56 % change on previous year | -69.3% |
| 2011 | 20.92 % change on previous year | -559.0% |
| 2012 | 11.01 % change on previous year | -47.4% |
| 2013 | 5.32 % change on previous year | -51.7% |
| 2014 | 8.95 % change on previous year | +68.2% |
| 2015 | -2.22 % change on previous year | -124.8% |
| 2016 | 0.6379 % change on previous year | -128.7% |
| 2017 | 5.4 % change on previous year | +746.7% |
| 2018 | -1.33 % change on previous year | -124.7% |
| 2019 | 8.69 % change on previous year | -752.4% |
| 2020 | -2.87 % change on previous year | -133.0% |
| 2021 | 16.92 % change on previous year | -690.1% |
| 2022 | 23.15 % change on previous year | +36.8% |
| 2023 | 12.58 % change on previous year | -45.6% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 12.58 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.56 % change on previous year, 1.7× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 12.58 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.75 % change on previous year, 1.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.85 % change on previous year | -14.83 % change on previous year | 47.11 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 5.28 % change on previous year | -4.56 % change on previous year | 20.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.45 % change on previous year | -2.87 % change on previous year | 23.15 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 43 Yemen 14.45 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Kiribati 14.12 % change on previous year compare
- 45 Iceland 12.67 % change on previous year compare
- 47 Côte d'Ivoire 12.43 % change on previous year compare
- 48 Lithuania 12.4 % change on previous year compare
- 49 Guinea-Bissau 12.28 % 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$), annual growth rate 22.86 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates was 12.58 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 47.11 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.83 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 46th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 136.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.