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United Arab Emirates economy
United Arab Emirates’ economy grew 4.0% in 2024, faster than the world as a whole (2.9%). Consumer prices rose 1.2% in 2025, and 2.2% of the labour force was out of work.
| Indicator | Latest | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth | 4.0% | 2024 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 1.2% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% | 2025 |
| GDP (US dollars) | $552 bn | 2024 |
| GDP per person (US dollars) | $50,274 | 2024 |
| GDP per person (PPP, international dollars) | $79,229 | 2024 |
| Current account balance, % of GDP | 14.5% | 2024 |
| Budget balance, % of GDP | 0.4% | 2024 |
| Extreme poverty, % of people below $3.00 a day | 0.0% | 2018 |
| Population | 11.5 m | 2025 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Data release 2026-10-22. Figures are revised by their publishers.