United Arab Emirates 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$427.05 billion
↑ 9.35% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$45,689.86
↑ 7.91% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
1.31%
↑ 0.58pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
3.07%
↑ 1.10pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $390.52 billion | $427.05 billion | +9.35% |
| GDP per Capita | $42,340.59 | $45,689.86 | +7.91% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 0.74% | 1.31% | +0.58pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 1.97% | 3.07% | +1.10pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 2.46% | 2.24% | -0.23pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $427.05 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $45,689.86
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 1.31%
- Gross National Income
- $428.47 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 3.07%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 7.94%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 2.24%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- N/A
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- N/A
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, United Arab Emirates's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $427.05 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in United Arab Emirates for 2018 is $45,689.86. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in United Arab Emirates for 2018 is 3.07%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
United Arab Emirates's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 1.31%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in United Arab Emirates for 2018 is 2.24%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.