Economic Growth in UAE
The UAE economy recorded an average growth rate of 3.2% in the decade to 2022, above the 2.0% average for the Middle East & North Africa. In 2022, real GDP growth was 7.9%. For more GDP information, visit our dedicated page.
UAE GDP Chart
Note: This chart displays Economic Growth (GDP, annual variation in %) for UAE from 2013 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
UAE GDP Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Growth (GDP, ann. var. %) | 1.1 | -5.0 | 4.4 | 7.5 | 3.6 |
| GDP (USD bn) | 418 | 349 | 415 | 503 | 514 |
| GDP (AED bn) | 1,535 | 1,283 | 1,525 | 1,846 | 1,888 |
| Economic Growth (Nominal GDP, ann. var. %) | -2.1 | -16.4 | 18.8 | 21.1 | 2.3 |
| Economic Growth (GDP non-Oil, ann. var. %) | 2.7 | -5.4 | 6.5 | 7.1 | 6.2 |
| Economic Growth (GDP Oil, ann. var. %) | -2.6 | -3.8 | -1.1 | 8.5 | -3.1 |
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