The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the United Arab Emirates was worth 537.08 billion US dollars in 2024, according to official data from the World Bank. The GDP value of the United Arab Emirates represents 0.51 percent of the world economy. This dataset provides - United Arab Emirates GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The gross domestic product (GDP) in current prices in the United Arab Emirates was estimated at about 537.08 billion U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the GDP rose by approximately 495.35 billion U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The GDP will steadily rise by around 199.73 billion U.S. dollars over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the gross domestic product at current prices. The values are based upon the GDP in national currency converted to U.S. dollars using market exchange rates (yearly average). The GDP represents the total value of final goods and services produced during a year.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in the United Arab Emirates was last recorded at 42512.20 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in the United Arab Emirates is equivalent to 337 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - United Arab Emirates GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The growth of the real gross domestic product (GDP) in the United Arab Emirates was estimated at about 3.76 percent in 2024. From 1980 to 2024, the growth rose by approximately 5.54 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. Between 2024 and 2030, the growth will rise by around 0.14 percentage points, showing an overall upward trend with periodic ups and downs.This indicator describes the annual change in the gross domestic product at constant prices, expressed in national currency units. Here the gross domestic product represents the total value of the final goods and services produced during a year.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the United Arab Emirates expanded 5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024 over the same quarter of the previous year. This dataset provides - United Arab Emirates GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about United Arab Emirates Nominal GDP Growth

• United Arab Emirates Nominal GDP Growth was reported at 6.940 % in Jun 2024.
• This records an increase from the previous number of 4.149 % for Mar 2024.
• United Arab Emirates Nominal GDP Growth data is updated quarterly, averaging 3.834 % from Mar 2013 to Jun 2024, with 46 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 28.486 % in Dec 2021 and a record low of -24.669 % in Jun 2020.
• United Arab Emirates Nominal GDP Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Nominal GDP: Y-o-Y Growth: Quarterly.

CEIC calculates Nominal GDP Growth from quarterly Nominal GDP. Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre provides Nominal GDP in local currency.

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The gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in the United Arab Emirates was estimated at 50,220 U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the GDP per capita rose by 8,910 U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The GDP per capita will steadily rise by 16,450 U.S. dollars over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the gross domestic product per capita at current prices. Thereby, the gross domestic product was first converted from national currency to U.S. dollars at current exchange rates and then divided by the total population. The gross domestic product is a measure of a country's productivity. It refers to the total value of goods and service produced during a given time period (here a year).

The United Arab Emirates: Gross Domestic Product, billions of U.S. dollars: The latest value from 2024 is 537.08 billion U.S. dollars, an increase from 514.13 billion U.S. dollars in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 612.35 billion U.S. dollars, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for the United Arab Emirates from 1970 to 2024 is 166.7 billion U.S. dollars. The minimum value, 0.69 billion U.S. dollars, was reached in 1970 while the maximum of 537.08 billion U.S. dollars was recorded in 2024.

Key information about United Arab Emirates Real GDP Growth

• The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in United Arab Emirates expanded 4.2 % YoY in Mar 2025, following a negative growth of 2.4 % in the previous quarter.
• Real GDP Growth YoY data in United Arab Emirates is updated quarterly, available from Jun 2012 to Mar 2025, with an average rate of -0.3 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 14.2 % in Mar 2015 and a record low of -9.5 % in Dec 2014.

CEIC calculates quarterly Real GDP Growth from quarterly Real GDP. The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre provides Real GDP in local currency, at 2010 prices.


Related information about United Arab Emirates Real GDP Growth

• In the latest reports, Nominal GDP of United Arab Emirates reached 136.8 USD bn in Mar 2025.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) fell 0.3 % in Mar 2025.
• GDP Per Capita in United Arab Emirates reached 48,140.6 USD in Dec 2023.
• Its Gross Savings Rate was measured at 42.9 % in Dec 2023.
• For Nominal GDP contributions, Investment accounted for 20.6 % in Dec 2020.
• Public Consumption accounted for 12.2 % in Dec 2023.
• Private Consumption accounted for 44.9 % in Dec 2023.

Full Year GDP Growth in the United Arab Emirates increased to 4 percent in 2024 from 3.60 percent in 2023. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates Full Year GDP Growth.

Key information about United Arab Emirates Market Capitalization: % of GDP

• United Arab Emirates Market Capitalization accounted for 188.9 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a percentage of 187.4 % in the previous year
• United Arab Emirates Market Capitalization: % Nominal GDP is updated yearly, available from Dec 2002 to Dec 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 106.8 % in Apr 2008 and a record low of 86.5 % in Oct 2000

CEIC calculates Market Capitalization as % of Nominal GDP from annual Market Capitalization and annual Nominal GDP. Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Dubai Financial Market provide Market Capitalization in local currency. Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre provides Nominal GDP in local currency based on SNA 2008. Nominal GDP prior to 2010 is based on SNA 1993

Key information about United Arab Emirates GDP Deflator Growth

• United Arab Emirates GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) fell 0.3 % in Mar 2025, compared with a drop of 0.4 % in the previous quarter.
• United Arab Emirates GDP Deflator Growth data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 2013 to Mar 2025, with an average rate of -0.3 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 19.8 % in Jun 2021 and a record low of -18.6 % in Dec 2015.

CEIC calculates quarterly GDP Deflator Growth from quarterly Nominal and quarterly Real GDP. Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre provides Nominal GDP in local currency and Real GDP in local currency, at 2010 prices.


Related information about United Arab Emirates GDP Deflator Growth

• In the latest reports, United Arab Emirates GDP expanded 4.2 % YoY in Mar 2025.
• Its Nominal GDP reached 136.8 USD bn in Mar 2025.
• United Arab Emirates GDP Per Capita reached 48,140.6 USD in Dec 2023.
• Its Gross Savings Rate was measured at 42.9 % in Dec 2023.

GDP per capita (current US$) in United Arab Emirates was reported at 49378 USD in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United Arab Emirates - GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

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Key information about United Arab Emirates Foreign Exchange Reserves: % of GDP

• United Arab Emirates Foreign Exchange Reserves: % of GDP was reported at 44.370 % in Mar 2025
• This records an increase from the previous number of 41.244 % for Dec 2024
• United Arab Emirates Foreign Exchange Reserves: % of GDP data is updated quarterly, averaging 22.338 % from Dec 2012 to Mar 2025, with 50 observations
• The data reached an all-time high of 44.370 % in Mar 2025 and a record low of 11.667 % in Dec 2012
• United Arab Emirates Foreign Exchange Reserves: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Foreign Exchange Reserves: % of Nominal GDP: Quarterly

CEIC calculates quarterly Foreign Exchange Reserves as % of Nominal GDP from monthly Foreign Exchange Reserves and quarterly Nominal GDP. The International Monetary Fund provides Foreign Exchange Reserves in USD. Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre provides Nominal GDP in local currency. The International Monetary Fund average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

GDP growth of United Arab Emirates increased by 3.95% from 3.6 % in 2023 to 3.8 % in 2024. Since the 187.85% drop in 2021, GDP growth dropped by 13.62% in 2024. Annual percentage growth rate of GDP at market prices based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant U.S. dollars. GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources.

The ratio of national debt to gross domestic product (GDP) of the United Arab Emirates was estimated at approximately 32.11 percent in 2024. Between 1999 and 2024, the ratio rose by around 27.38 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The ratio is forecast to decline by about 1.16 percentage points from 2024 to 2030, fluctuating as it trends downward.The general government gross debt consists of all liabilities that require payment or payments of interest and/or principal by the debtor to the creditor at a date or dates in the future. Here it is depicted in relation to the country's GDP, which refers to the total value of goods and services produced during a year.

United Arab Emirates GDP: Transportation and Storage data was reported at 34,721.080 AED mn in Sep 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 32,425.023 AED mn for Jun 2024. United Arab Emirates GDP: Transportation and Storage data is updated quarterly, averaging 21,753.972 AED mn from Mar 2012 (Median) to Sep 2024, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34,721.080 AED mn in Sep 2024 and a record low of 13,004.479 AED mn in Dec 2020. United Arab Emirates GDP: Transportation and Storage data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Arab Emirates – Table AE.A003: SNA 2008: GDP: by Industry: Current Price.