Inflation, consumer prices in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Inflation, consumer prices was 1.66 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.66
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
53rd
of 70 countries
All-time high
12.25
in 2008
All-time low
-2.08
in 2020
Years of data
17
2008–2024
Inflation, consumer prices in United Arab Emirates, 2008–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inflation, consumer prices in United Arab Emirates is 1.66, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 2.3% on the previous year and down 29.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation, consumer prices in United Arab Emirates peaked at 12.25 in 2008 and was at its lowest, -2.08, in 2020.
United Arab Emirates ranks 53rd of 70 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Inflation, consumer prices in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 12.25 | — |
| 2009 | 1.56 | -87.3% |
| 2010 | 0.878 | -43.8% |
| 2011 | 0.8773 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 0.6623 | -24.5% |
| 2013 | 1.1 | +66.3% |
| 2014 | 2.35 | +113.1% |
| 2015 | 4.07 | +73.5% |
| 2016 | 1.62 | -60.3% |
| 2017 | 1.97 | +21.6% |
| 2018 | 3.07 | +56.0% |
| 2019 | -1.93 | -162.9% |
| 2020 | -2.08 | +7.7% |
| 2021 | 0.1799 | -108.7% |
| 2022 | 5.29 | +2840.6% |
| 2023 | 1.63 | -69.3% |
| 2024 | 1.66 | +2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.91 | 1.56 | 12.25 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.47 | -1.93 | 4.07 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.34 | -2.08 | 5.29 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 50 Cyprus 1.8 compare
- 51 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.69 compare
- 52 Saudi Arabia 1.69 compare
- 54 Malta 1.65 compare
- 55 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 1.62 compare
- 56 Finland 1.57 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)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 2.98 % change on previous year (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.3291 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 16,544 constant 2015 US$ per person (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual 2.98 % change on previous year (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 1.48 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 74,517 constant LCU per person (2024)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 7.78 % change on previous year (2024)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.549 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation, consumer prices in United Arab Emirates?
- Inflation, consumer prices in United Arab Emirates was 1.66 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest inflation, consumer prices recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 12.25 in 2008.
- What is the lowest inflation, consumer prices recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.08 in 2020.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for inflation, consumer prices?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 53rd out of 70 countries with data for 2024.
- Is inflation, consumer prices rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Inflation, consumer prices (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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