SDR Allocation, US dollar in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: SDR Allocation, US dollar was 3.81 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3.81 billion
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
46th
of 194 countries
All-time high
3.90 billion
in 2021
All-time low
0
in 1945
Years of data
81
1945–2025
SDR Allocation, US dollar in United Arab Emirates, 1945–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 3.81 billion for sdr allocation, us dollar in 2025.
The figure is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 384.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdr allocation, us dollar in United Arab Emirates peaked at 3.90 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1945.
United Arab Emirates ranks 46th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
SDR Allocation, US dollar in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 0 | — |
| 1946 | 0 | — |
| 1947 | 0 | — |
| 1948 | 0 | — |
| 1949 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1951 | 0 | — |
| 1952 | 0 | — |
| 1953 | 0 | — |
| 1954 | 0 | — |
| 1955 | 0 | — |
| 1956 | 0 | — |
| 1957 | 0 | — |
| 1958 | 0 | — |
| 1959 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 16.44 million | — |
| 1980 | 31.83 million | +93.6% |
| 1981 | 45.09 million | +41.6% |
| 1982 | 42.73 million | -5.2% |
| 1983 | 40.56 million | -5.1% |
| 1984 | 37.97 million | -6.4% |
| 1985 | 42.55 million | +12.1% |
| 1986 | 47.39 million | +11.4% |
| 1987 | 54.96 million | +16.0% |
| 1988 | 52.13 million | -5.1% |
| 1989 | 50.91 million | -2.3% |
| 1990 | 55.11 million | +8.3% |
| 1991 | 55.41 million | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 53.27 million | -3.9% |
| 1993 | 53.21 million | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 56.55 million | +6.3% |
| 1995 | 57.58 million | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 55.70 million | -3.3% |
| 1997 | 52.27 million | -6.2% |
| 1998 | 54.54 million | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 53.17 million | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 50.47 million | -5.1% |
| 2001 | 48.68 million | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 52.66 million | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 57.56 million | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 60.16 million | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 55.37 million | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 58.28 million | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 61.21 million | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 59.67 million | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 891.09 million | +1393.5% |
| 2010 | 875.37 million | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 872.65 million | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 873.60 million | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 875.35 million | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 823.51 million | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 787.66 million | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 764.13 million | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 809.49 million | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 790.53 million | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 786.01 million | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 818.66 million | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 3.90 billion | +375.9% |
| 2022 | 3.70 billion | -4.9% |
| 2023 | 3.73 billion | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 3.63 billion | -2.8% |
| 2025 | 3.81 billion | +5.0% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 3.81 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.57 billion, 1.1× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 3.81 billion is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.63 billion, 2.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where SDR Allocation, US dollar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +1393.5% | 59.67 million | 891.09 million |
| 2021 | +375.9% | 818.66 million | 3.90 billion |
| 1980 | +93.6% | 16.44 million | 31.83 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.64 million | 0 | 16.44 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 44.61 million | 31.83 million | 54.96 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 54.68 million | 52.27 million | 57.58 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 139.51 million | 48.68 million | 891.09 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 825.83 million | 764.13 million | 875.37 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.27 billion | 818.66 million | 3.90 billion | 6 |
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)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 0.6329 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0031 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 150.39 units per person (2025)
- Lending to the IMF (GRA), SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0066 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 331.11 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdr allocation, us dollar in United Arab Emirates?
- Sdr allocation, us dollar in United Arab Emirates was 3.81 billion in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest sdr allocation, us dollar recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 3.90 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest sdr allocation, us dollar recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1945.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for sdr allocation, us dollar?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 46th out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is sdr allocation, us dollar rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 384.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of SDR Allocation, US dollar. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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