Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 9.4% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in United Arab Emirates, 1975–2024
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 9.4% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.9% on the previous year and up 19.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in United Arab Emirates peaked at 13.3% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0.9%, in 1975.
United Arab Emirates ranks 109th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 50 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% | 5 |
| 1980s | 7.9% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.5% | 7.4% | 12.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.0% | 8.6% | 13.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.4% | 7.7% | 9.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.0% | 8.5% | 9.5% | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for United Arab Emirates
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 14.6% (2023)
- Inflation of consumer prices 1.3% (2025)
- GDP per capita 41,605 constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 457.09 billion constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 41,605 constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 3.67 LCU per US$ (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -246.30 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -67.07 billion current US$ (2024)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 58.80 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 16.01 billion current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in United Arab Emirates?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in United Arab Emirates was 9.4% in 2024, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 13.3% in 2001.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9% in 1975.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 109th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.