Updated · Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2026
Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of United Arab Emirates is $621.55 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 3.1%. GDP per capita is $54,214.
United Arab Emirates GDP Trend
Nominal GDP of United Arab Emirates has grown from $41.73 billion in 1980 to $621.55 billion in 2026.
United Arab Emirates GDP Growth Rate (%)
This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of United Arab Emirates. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.
Average Growth
3.64%
Best Year
1990 (+23.6%)
Worst Year
1986 (-19.3%)
Years of Contraction
9 of 47
GDP per capita in United Arab Emirates rose from $50,232 in 2025 to $54,214 in 2026, an increase of 7.9%.
"United Arab Emirates GDP", "United Arab Emirates gross domestic product", and "United Arab Emirates economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of United Arab Emirates
The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for United Arab Emirates for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.
United Arab Emirates nominal GDP by year
Year
GDP Nominal (Current USD)
GDP Growth
GDP per capita
Pop. Change
2026
$621,546,000,000
3.1%
$54,214
0.75%
2025
$571,643,000,000
5.8%
$50,232
0.76%
2024
$552,325,000,000
4%
$48,906
5.76%
2023
$522,622,000,000
4.3%
$48,941
3.79%
2022
$511,403,000,000
7.5%
$49,704
4.34%
2021
$422,441,000,000
4.6%
$42,840
6.16%
2020
$357,162,000,000
-8.7%
$38,449
-2.35%
2019
$433,926,000,000
1.3%
$45,615
1.43%
2018
$440,560,000,000
1.5%
$46,974
0.69%
2017
$403,365,000,000
-1.1%
$43,305
2%
2016
$381,717,000,000
5.7%
$41,801
4.51%
2015
$381,973,000,000
7.1%
$43,712
5.63%
2014
$424,936,000,000
4.6%
$51,370
5.42%
2013
$409,633,000,000
4.9%
$52,204
4.09%
2012
$392,793,000,000
4.7%
$52,099
4.07%
2011
$368,881,000,000
6.7%
$50,925
4.01%
2010
$307,736,000,000
7.9%
$44,180
2.82%
2009
$253,547,000,000
-5.2%
$37,428
4.25%
2008
$315,464,000,000
3.2%
$48,549
16.14%
2007
$257,883,000,000
3.2%
$46,090
13.95%
2006
$222,117,000,000
9.8%
$45,240
7.09%
2005
$180,616,000,000
4.9%
$39,389
8.39%
2004
$147,812,000,000
9.6%
$34,945
9.42%
2003
$124,346,000,000
8.8%
$32,167
9.02%
2002
$109,816,000,000
2.4%
$30,969
5.98%
2001
$103,312,000,000
1.4%
$30,878
5.59%
2000
$102,987,000,000
12.3%
$32,496
4.48%
1999
$84,420,000,000
3.8%
$27,834
7.02%
1998
$75,304,000,000
0.9%
$26,572
9.84%
1997
$77,167,000,000
8.6%
$29,910
5.61%
1996
$72,853,000,000
5.4%
$29,821
1.33%
1995
$63,432,000,000
6.6%
$26,309
8.12%
1994
$57,395,000,000
7.4%
$25,738
7.06%
1993
$52,144,000,000
0.3%
$25,033
3.58%
1992
$51,952,000,000
3.1%
$25,834
4.3%
1991
$49,300,000,000
2.2%
$25,577
4.56%
1990
$50,682,000,000
23.6%
$27,485
-0.86%
1989
$39,325,000,000
15.7%
$21,143
3.91%
1988
$34,069,000,000
-2.6%
$19,033
19.33%
1987
$33,519,000,000
5.3%
$22,346
4.17%
1986
$30,526,000,000
-19.3%
$21,199
4.35%
1985
$38,519,000,000
-2.5%
$27,913
5.34%
1984
$39,245,000,000
4.5%
$29,958
8.26%
1983
$39,588,000,000
-5.2%
$32,718
3.42%
1982
$43,205,000,000
-7.2%
$36,927
6.36%
1981
$46,461,000,000
8%
$42,237
8.91%
1980
$41,725,000,000
-1.8%
$41,312
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The nominal GDP of United Arab Emirates in 2026 is $621.55 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks United Arab Emirates 30th in the world by nominal GDP.
What is the GDP growth rate of United Arab Emirates?
The GDP growth rate of United Arab Emirates in 2026 is 3.1%, per IMF estimates.
What is the GDP per capita of United Arab Emirates?
GDP per capita in United Arab Emirates in 2026 is $54,214, per IMF data.
Is the GDP of United Arab Emirates expected to grow?
IMF projects the nominal GDP of United Arab Emirates to reach $815.05 billion by 2031, up from $621.55 billion in 2026.
Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).
Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.