United Arab Emirates GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
United Arab Emirates's gdp per capita was $51,348 in 2025, ranked 24th globally. This represents a 2.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
United Arab Emirates's gdp per capita stood at $51,348 in 2025, a rise of +$1,074 from 2024. The IMF projects $51,348 by 2025. United Arab Emirates ranked 24th globally.
The United Arab Emirates’ GDP per capita has risen from a trough of 2,394.07 in 1970 to a World Bank‑reported 51,347.90 in 2025, placing the emirate 24th globally and reflecting a 56‑year expansion that peaked at 53,247.24 in 2013. This upward trajectory mirrors the rapid diversification of the UAE’s economy away from oil, with high‑value sectors such as finance, tourism and logistics contributing to sustained per‑capita growth. Compared with peer economies, the UAE trails Canada’s 54,934.84 and Finland’s 56,083.74 but exceeds Andorra’s 49,450.64 and New Zealand’s 49,383.39, highlighting its position among high‑income nations despite a shorter diversification history. The modest decline from the 2013 peak suggests that slowing oil price recoveries and global demand volatility can temper growth, yet continued investment in non‑hydrocarbon industries is likely to keep the upward trend, potentially restoring a new peak within the next decade.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $66,672 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $63,385 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $60,067 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $56,861 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $53,842 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $51,348 | - | - |
| 2025 | $51,348 | +$1,074 | #24 |
| 2024 | $50,274 | +$1,332 | #27 |
| 2023 | $49,851 | +$147 | #30 |
| 2022 | $50,760 | +$7,920 | #25 |
| 2021 | $44,119 | +$5,670 | #32 |
| 2020 | $37,992 | −$7,623 | #34 |
| 2019 | $45,939 | −$1,035 | #29 |
| 2018 | $47,135 | +$3,831 | #28 |
| 2017 | $43,734 | +$1,933 | #29 |
| 2016 | $42,721 | −$991 | #27 |
| 2015 | $44,910 | −$6,459 | #22 |
| 2014 | $52,725 | +$521 | #21 |
| 2013 | $53,247 | +$1,148 | #17 |
| 2012 | $53,142 | +$2,216 | #16 |
| 2011 | $51,922 | +$7,742 | #20 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
United Arab Emirates matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
United Arab Emirates's gdp per capita was $51,348 in 2025. Ranked 24th globally. This represents a 2.1% increase from the previous year.
United Arab Emirates's gdp per capita peaked at $53,247 in 2013.
The lowest gdp per capita in United Arab Emirates was $2,394 in 1970.
United Arab Emirates ranks 24th globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
United Arab Emirates's gdp per capita is projected to reach $51,348 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of United Arab Emirates in 2025 was $51,348. This ranks 24th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {United Arab Emirates GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-arab-emirates/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}