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.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 0.9% | — |
| 1976 | 1.1% | +23.4% |
| 1977 | 2.7% | +144.5% |
| 1978 | 3.4% | +25.1% |
| 1979 | 3.1% | -10.9% |
| 1980 | 3.7% | +21.9% |
| 1981 | 6.4% | +72.0% |
| 1982 | 7.9% | +23.6% |
| 1983 | 8.8% | +10.6% |
| 1984 | 9.1% | +4.3% |
| 1985 | 8.9% | -2.4% |
| 1986 | 8.3% | -7.3% |
| 1987 | 8.8% | +6.0% |
| 1988 | 8.8% | +0.8% |
| 1989 | 8.2% | -7.6% |
| 1990 | 7.5% | -8.2% |
| 1991 | 7.4% | -1.0% |
| 1992 | 7.6% | +2.2% |
| 1993 | 7.8% | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 9.5% | +20.8% |
| 1995 | 9.7% | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 9.5% | -2.0% |
| 1997 | 11.4% | +19.0% |
| 1998 | 12.4% | +9.3% |
| 1999 | 12.3% | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 13.0% | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 13.3% | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 13.1% | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 12.3% | -6.1% |
| 2004 | 11.5% | -6.1% |
| 2005 | 10.6% | -7.9% |
| 2006 | 9.7% | -9.0% |
| 2007 | 9.0% | -6.5% |
| 2008 | 8.6% | -4.7% |
| 2009 | 9.2% | +6.9% |
| 2010 | 8.1% | -11.9% |
| 2011 | 7.9% | -3.0% |
| 2012 | 7.8% | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 7.7% | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 7.9% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 8.9% | +12.8% |
| 2016 | 9.0% | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 9.1% | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 8.7% | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 8.8% | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 9.0% | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 8.8% | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 8.5% | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 9.5% | +10.7% |
| 2024 | 9.4% | -0.9% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 9.4% is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 99% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 9.4% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.5%, 99% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in United Arab Emirates changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | +144.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| 1981 | +72.0% | 3.7% | 6.4% |
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 |
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 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.