United Arab Emirates Government Revenue (% of GDP) (2024)
United Arab Emirates's Government Revenue (% of GDP): 3 % of GDP in 2024, -0.6pp YoY. World Bank (GC.REV.XGRT.GD.ZS), 1990–2024.
United Arab Emirates (2024)
3
% of GDP
-0.6pp YoY
YoY Change
-0.6pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
17
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | -0.7pp |
| 2023 | 3.7 | +0.5pp |
| 2022 | 3.2 | -1.1pp |
| 2021 | 4.3 | -1.9pp |
| 2020 | 6.2 | +1.7pp |
| 2019 | 4.5 | +1.3pp |
| 2018 | 3.3 | -0.1pp |
| 2017 | 3.3 | -0.4pp |
| 2016 | 3.8 | +0.5pp |
| 2015 | 3.3 | +0.5pp |
| 2014 | 2.9 | -0.1pp |
| 2013 | 3 | -0.1pp |
| 2012 | 3.1 | -0.2pp |
| 2011 | 3.2 | -3.3pp |
| 1999 | 6.5 | -0.4pp |
| 1998 | 6.9 | +0.4pp |
| 1997 | 6.6 | n/a |
About this Dataset
United Arab Emirates recorded 3.0 % of GDP in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was -0.6pp. The historical series (1990–2024) shows a peak of 6.9 in 1998 and a trough of 2.9 in 2014.
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 government revenue (% 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 6.9 % of GDP in 1998 and reached its lowest recorded value of 2.9 in 2014. The latest reading of 3.0 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of -0.6pp.