Share of central government spending funded by taxes in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Share of central government spending funded by taxes was 72.9% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Share of central government spending funded by taxes in United Arab Emirates, 2011–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of central government spending funded by taxes in United Arab Emirates is 72.9%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.2% on the previous year and down 13.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of central government spending funded by taxes in United Arab Emirates peaked at 91.2% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 24.4%, in 2016.
That places United Arab Emirates 32nd out of 174 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 13 years of available data.
Share of central government spending funded by taxes in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 86.2% | — |
| 2012 | 91.2% | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 84.2% | -7.6% |
| 2014 | 66.5% | -21.1% |
| 2015 | 43.2% | -35.0% |
| 2016 | 24.4% | -43.5% |
| 2017 | 40.2% | +64.6% |
| 2018 | 50.9% | +26.6% |
| 2019 | 52.3% | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 37.8% | -27.7% |
| 2021 | 49.4% | +30.4% |
| 2022 | 76.2% | +54.3% |
| 2023 | 72.9% | -4.2% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 72.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 55.2%, 1.3× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 72.9% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 46.5%, 1.6× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 59.9% | 24.4% | 91.2% | 9 |
| 2020s | 59.1% | 37.8% | 76.2% | 4 |
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 central government spending funded by taxes in United Arab Emirates?
- Share of central government spending funded by taxes in United Arab Emirates was 72.9% in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of central government spending funded by taxes recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 91.2% in 2012.
- What is the lowest share of central government spending funded by taxes recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.4% in 2016.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for share of central government spending funded by taxes?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 32nd out of 174 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of central government spending funded by taxes rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of central government spending funded by taxes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Spending refers to the budgetary central government which includes the core institutions of the national government. Funds only include taxes; Fines, penalties, and most social security contributions are excluded.