United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates, located in the region of Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, is an internationally classified economy with a "High income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 11.5 million inhabitants.

From a quantitative perspective, Positioning itself as an export-oriented powerhouse, the export sector represents more than 106.8% of GDP, making it highly sensitive to global trade cycles.

Delving deeper into its institutional metrics, Furthermore, it generates a structural trade surplus, exporting 14.6% more than it imports relative to its GDP.

The demographic pyramid and GDP per capita ($50,274) maintain a standard proportion within its cluster. It operates as a magnet for international capital, capturing FDI equivalent to 8.3% of its GDP. Its central bank backs liquidity with strong international reserves (over $292B), offering a shield against external shocks.

CAPITAL: Abu Dhabi
REGION: Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan

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GDP Evolution (10 years)

$0.55T

+3.99%

Data from 2024

Historical Inflation (CPI)

1.3%

Price Volatility

Data from 2025

GDP per Capita

$50,274

YEAR 2024

Unemployment

2.2%

YEAR 2025

Debt to GDP

1.8%

YEAR 2013

Active Population

11.5M

YEAR 2025

Structural Metrics (Hedge Fund)

Population > 65 Years

1.8%

YEAR 2025

Gini Index

26.4

YEAR 2018

Exports (% GDP)

106.8%

YEAR 2023

Imports (% GDP)

92.2%

YEAR 2023

FDI (% GDP)

8.3%

YEAR 2024

View Raw History (Structured Data)
YearGDP (USD)Growth (%)Inflation (%)Unemployment (%)Debt/GDP (%)Exports (%GDP)Imports (%GDP)FDI (%GDP)
2025------1.252.17------------
2024$552.32B3.991.662.16---------8.26
2023$522.62B4.301.632.15---106.8592.205.87
2022$511.40B7.515.292.87---102.0583.694.45
2021$422.44B4.550.183.10---100.6482.274.89
2020$357.16B-8.69-2.084.29---98.0783.225.57
2019$433.93B1.27-1.932.33---93.3070.524.12
2018$440.56B1.543.072.24---90.8463.902.36
2017$403.37B-1.061.972.46---94.7470.742.57
2016$381.72B5.661.621.64---94.4770.922.52

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