Imports of personal protective equipment per capita in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Imports of personal protective equipment per capita was 46.43 current US$ in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Imports of personal protective equipment per capita in United Arab Emirates, 1991–2021
Source: UN Comtrade (2023); Population based on various sources (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of personal protective equipment per capita in United Arab Emirates is 46.43 current US$, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 31.3% on the previous year and up 125.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of personal protective equipment per capita in United Arab Emirates peaked at 67.56 current US$ in 2020 and was at its lowest, 5.9 current US$, in 1991.
United Arab Emirates ranks 13th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of personal protective equipment per capita in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5.9 current US$ | — |
| 1992 | 7.6 current US$ | +29.0% |
| 1993 | 6.35 current US$ | -16.5% |
| 2005 | 11.11 current US$ | +74.8% |
| 2007 | 10.65 current US$ | -4.2% |
| 2008 | 11.13 current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 20.61 current US$ | +85.2% |
| 2013 | 14.96 current US$ | -27.4% |
| 2014 | 18.68 current US$ | +24.9% |
| 2015 | 15.19 current US$ | -18.7% |
| 2016 | 13.89 current US$ | -8.6% |
| 2017 | 22.37 current US$ | +61.1% |
| 2018 | 23.81 current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2019 | 22.43 current US$ | -5.8% |
| 2020 | 67.56 current US$ | +201.3% |
| 2021 | 46.43 current US$ | -31.3% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 46.43 current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 23.77 current US$, 2.0× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 46.43 current US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.57 current US$, 18.1× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.62 current US$ | 5.9 current US$ | 7.6 current US$ | 3 |
| 2000s | 10.96 current US$ | 10.65 current US$ | 11.13 current US$ | 3 |
| 2010s | 18.99 current US$ | 13.89 current US$ | 23.81 current US$ | 8 |
| 2020s | 56.99 current US$ | 46.43 current US$ | 67.56 current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More economy & growth data for United Arab Emirates
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -7.18 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of personal protective equipment per capita in United Arab Emirates?
- Imports of personal protective equipment per capita in United Arab Emirates was 46.43 current US$ in 2021, according to UN Comtrade (2023); Population based on various sources (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports of personal protective equipment per capita recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 67.56 current US$ in 2020.
- What is the lowest imports of personal protective equipment per capita recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.9 current US$ in 1991.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for imports of personal protective equipment per capita?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 13th out of 188 countries with data for 2021.
- Is imports of personal protective equipment per capita rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 125.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from UN Comtrade (2023); Population based on various sources (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports of personal protective equipment per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total imports of pandemic-related customs (commodity codes: 392620, 401519, 401511, 611610, 621600, 630790, 902000, 900490).