United Arab Emirates 2021
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021
Key Economic Indicators (2021)
GDP (Current USD)
$415.18 billion
↑ 18.80% vs 2020GDP per Capita
$43,360.02
↑ 16.64% vs 2020GDP Growth (Annual %)
4.35%
↑ 9.31pp vs 2020Inflation Rate (CPI %)
0.18%
↑ 2.26pp vs 2020Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $349.47 billion | $415.18 billion | +18.80% |
| GDP per Capita | $37,173.88 | $43,360.02 | +16.64% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -4.96% | 4.35% | +9.31pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | -2.08% | 0.18% | +2.26pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.29% | 3.11% | -1.19pp |
All Economic Indicators (2021)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $415.18 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $43,360.02
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 4.35%
- Gross National Income
- $414.44 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 0.18%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 13.84%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 3.11%
- 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 2021, United Arab Emirates's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $415.18 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in United Arab Emirates for 2021 is $43,360.02. 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 2021 is 0.18%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
United Arab Emirates's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 4.35%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in United Arab Emirates for 2021 is 3.11%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.