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United Arab Emirates Government Revenue

General government revenue as % of GDP  GGR_NGDP

28.37% +0.54% (+2.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #87 Global Peak 39.85% (1991) Source IMF WEO

United Arab Emirates Government Revenue (1990–2025)

Overview

United Arab Emirates's government revenue stood at 28.37% in 2025, a rise of +0.54% from 2024. The IMF projects 28.37% by 2025. United Arab Emirates ranked 87th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Revenue YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 28.49% - -
2029* IMF 28.35% - -
2028* IMF 28.09% - -
2027* IMF 27.57% - -
2026* IMF 27.26% - -
2025* IMF 28.37% - -
2025 28.37% +0.54% #87
2024 27.83% −0.66% #91
2023 28.48% −4.07% #83
2022 32.55% +2.65% #69
2021 29.90% +1.86% #75
2020 28.05% −1.85% #81
2019 29.90% +0.37% #75
2018 29.53% +2.45% #81
2017 27.08% −1.67% #89
2016 28.75% +8.70% #76
2015 20.05% −13.12% #135
2014 33.17% −3.71% #68
2013 36.88% +0.50% #56
2012 36.38% +1.69% #57
2011 34.69% +3.82% #61
Show all years (1990-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +25.6% GDP growth 4.0% C/A balance 14.5%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

United Arab Emirates matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Arab Emirates's government revenue?

United Arab Emirates's government revenue was 28.37% in 2025. Ranked 87th globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government revenue in United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates's government revenue peaked at 39.85% in 1991.

What was the lowest government revenue in United Arab Emirates?

The lowest government revenue in United Arab Emirates was 16.71% in 1990.

How does United Arab Emirates rank in government revenue?

United Arab Emirates ranks 87th globally in government revenue as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government revenue?

The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government revenue of United Arab Emirates in 2025?

United Arab Emirates's government revenue is projected to reach 28.37% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government revenue of United Arab Emirates in 2025?

The government revenue of United Arab Emirates in 2025 was 28.37%. This ranks 87th in the world.

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