United Arab Emirates Merchandise Trade (% of GDP) (2024)
United Arab Emirates's Merchandise Trade (% of GDP): 207.8 % of GDP in 2024, +8.6pp YoY. World Bank (TG.VAL.TOTL.GD.ZS), 1990–2024.
United Arab Emirates (2024)
207.8
% of GDP
+8.6pp YoY
YoY Change
+8.6pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
35
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 207.8 | +8.6pp |
| 2023 | 199.1 | +16.1pp |
| 2022 | 183 | +0.1pp |
| 2021 | 182.9 | +19.9pp |
| 2020 | 163 | +6.8pp |
| 2019 | 156.2 | +12.6pp |
| 2018 | 143.6 | +2pp |
| 2017 | 141.6 | -5.5pp |
| 2016 | 147.1 | -0.5pp |
| 2015 | 147.6 | +1.9pp |
| 2014 | 145.7 | -11.7pp |
| 2013 | 157.4 | +0.5pp |
| 2012 | 156.9 | +12.7pp |
| 2011 | 144.2 | +14.1pp |
| 2010 | 130.2 | -12.6pp |
| 2009 | 142.7 | +3.4pp |
| 2008 | 139.3 | +11.9pp |
| 2007 | 127.5 | +16.9pp |
| 2006 | 110.6 | -1.2pp |
| 2005 | 111.8 | n/a |
About this Dataset
United Arab Emirates recorded 207.8 % of GDP in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +8.6pp. The historical series (1990–2024) shows a peak of 207.8 in 2024 and a trough of 68.5 in 1990.
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 merchandise trade (% 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 207.8 % of GDP in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of 68.5 in 1990. The latest reading of 207.8 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +8.6pp.