United Arab Emirates FDI Net Inflows (% of GDP) (2024)
United Arab Emirates's FDI Net Inflows (% of GDP): 8.3 % of GDP in 2024, +2.4pp YoY. World Bank (BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS), 1990–2024.
United Arab Emirates (2024)
8.3
% of GDP
+2.4pp YoY
YoY Change
+2.4pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
35
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.3 | +2.4pp |
| 2023 | 5.9 | +1.4pp |
| 2022 | 4.5 | -0.5pp |
| 2021 | 4.9 | -0.7pp |
| 2020 | 5.6 | +1.5pp |
| 2019 | 4.1 | +1.8pp |
| 2018 | 2.4 | -0.2pp |
| 2017 | 2.6 | +0.1pp |
| 2016 | 2.5 | +0.3pp |
| 2015 | 2.2 | -0.4pp |
| 2014 | 2.6 | +0.2pp |
| 2013 | 2.4 | -0.1pp |
| 2012 | 2.4 | +0.5pp |
| 2011 | 1.9 | -0.9pp |
| 2010 | 2.9 | +2.4pp |
| 2009 | 0.5 | -1.2pp |
| 2008 | 1.6 | -3.9pp |
| 2007 | 5.5 | -0.3pp |
| 2006 | 5.8 | -0.3pp |
| 2005 | 6 | n/a |
About this Dataset
United Arab Emirates recorded 8.3 % of GDP in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +2.4pp. The historical series (1990–2024) shows a peak of 8.3 in 2024 and a trough of -1.2 in 1999.
Data sourced from World Bank Open Data API. Values use World Bank standardised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks united arab emirates fdi net inflows (% of gdp) in United Arab Emirates, published by World Bank. Data covers 1990–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 8.3 % of GDP in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of -1.2 in 1999. The latest reading of 8.3 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +2.4pp.