Industry (including construction), value added in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Industry (including construction), value added was 244.84 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Industry (including construction), value added in United Arab Emirates, 1975–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for industry (including construction), value added in United Arab Emirates is 244.84 billion current US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.2% on the previous year and up 13.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, industry (including construction), value added in United Arab Emirates peaked at 252.29 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 10.89 billion current US$, in 1975.
That places United Arab Emirates 22nd out of 209 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Industry (including construction), value added in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 10.89 billion current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 13.80 billion current US$ | +26.7% |
| 1977 | 16.91 billion current US$ | +22.5% |
| 1978 | 16.18 billion current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1979 | 22.28 billion current US$ | +37.7% |
| 1980 | 31.68 billion current US$ | +42.2% |
| 1981 | 33.73 billion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1982 | 29.44 billion current US$ | -12.7% |
| 1983 | 26.28 billion current US$ | -10.7% |
| 1984 | 26.26 billion current US$ | -0.1% |
| 1985 | 24.87 billion current US$ | -5.3% |
| 1986 | 17.70 billion current US$ | -28.8% |
| 1987 | 19.90 billion current US$ | +12.4% |
| 1988 | 19.23 billion current US$ | -3.3% |
| 1989 | 23.02 billion current US$ | +19.7% |
| 1990 | 30.06 billion current US$ | +30.6% |
| 1991 | 29.40 billion current US$ | -2.2% |
| 1992 | 29.99 billion current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1993 | 28.64 billion current US$ | -4.5% |
| 1994 | 29.15 billion current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1995 | 31.89 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1996 | 36.25 billion current US$ | +13.7% |
| 1997 | 38.54 billion current US$ | +6.3% |
| 1998 | 33.15 billion current US$ | -14.0% |
| 1999 | 38.65 billion current US$ | +16.6% |
| 2000 | 54.77 billion current US$ | +41.7% |
| 2001 | 51.32 billion current US$ | -6.3% |
| 2002 | 52.21 billion current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 61.08 billion current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2004 | 76.39 billion current US$ | +25.1% |
| 2005 | 100.50 billion current US$ | +31.6% |
| 2006 | 128.61 billion current US$ | +28.0% |
| 2007 | 141.44 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2008 | 183.03 billion current US$ | +29.4% |
| 2009 | 131.96 billion current US$ | -27.9% |
| 2010 | 154.67 billion current US$ | +17.2% |
| 2011 | 205.66 billion current US$ | +33.0% |
| 2012 | 217.44 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 217.06 billion current US$ | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 215.61 billion current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 161.03 billion current US$ | -25.3% |
| 2016 | 152.21 billion current US$ | -5.5% |
| 2017 | 167.04 billion current US$ | +9.7% |
| 2018 | 201.53 billion current US$ | +20.6% |
| 2019 | 188.62 billion current US$ | -6.4% |
| 2020 | 144.01 billion current US$ | -23.6% |
| 2021 | 191.71 billion current US$ | +33.1% |
| 2022 | 252.29 billion current US$ | +31.6% |
| 2023 | 237.27 billion current US$ | -6.0% |
| 2024 | 244.84 billion current US$ | +3.2% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 244.84 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 25.19 billion current US$, 9.7× the median. (77 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 244.84 billion current US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 46.04 billion current US$, 5.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.01 billion current US$ | 10.89 billion current US$ | 22.28 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 25.21 billion current US$ | 17.70 billion current US$ | 33.73 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 32.57 billion current US$ | 28.64 billion current US$ | 38.65 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 98.13 billion current US$ | 51.32 billion current US$ | 183.03 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 188.09 billion current US$ | 152.21 billion current US$ | 217.44 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 214.03 billion current US$ | 144.01 billion current US$ | 252.29 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
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$), annual growth rate 22.86 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is industry (including construction), value added in United Arab Emirates?
- Industry (including construction), value added in United Arab Emirates was 244.84 billion current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest industry (including construction), value added recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 252.29 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest industry (including construction), value added recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.89 billion current US$ in 1975.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for industry (including construction), value added?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 22nd out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
- Is industry (including construction), value added rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Industry (including construction), value added (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Industry (including construction) corresponds to ISIC (Rev.4) divisions 05-43. It is comprised of mining, manufacturing, construction, electricity, water, and gas industries. Value added is the contribution to the economy by a producer or an industry or an institutional sector, which is estimated by the total value of output produced and deducting the total value of intermediate consumption of goods and services used to produce that output. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.