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United Arab Emirates Gross Savings

Gross savings as % of GDP  NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS

37.21% −0.43% (-1.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #9 Global Peak 44.32% (1980) Source World Bank

United Arab Emirates Gross Savings (1980–2025)

Overview

United Arab Emirates's gross savings stood at 37.21% in 2025, a decline of +0.43% from 2024. The IMF projects 37.21% by 2025. United Arab Emirates ranked 9th globally.

Data & projection

Year Gross Savings YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 38.97% - -
2029* IMF 39.06% - -
2028* IMF 38.80% - -
2027* IMF 38.15% - -
2026* IMF 37.53% - -
2025* IMF 37.21% - -
2025 37.21% −0.43% #9
2024 37.65% −3.74% #12
2023 33.83% −6.92% #27
2022 40.75% +2.30% #17
2021 38.45% +7.57% #14
2020 30.89% −4.57% #30
2019 35.46% +1.87% #22
2018 33.59% +2.98% #26
2017 30.61% +2.96% #36
2016 27.65% −1.65% #42
2015 29.30% −8.19% #35
2014 37.49% −3.82% #23
2013 41.31% −2.80% #16
2012 44.12% +5.36% #15
2011 38.75% +3.42% #21
Show all years (1980-2025)
* 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 gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Arab Emirates's gross savings?

United Arab Emirates's gross savings was 37.21% in 2025. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest gross savings in United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates's gross savings peaked at 44.32% in 1980.

What was the lowest gross savings in United Arab Emirates?

The lowest gross savings in United Arab Emirates was 25.19% in 1991.

How does United Arab Emirates rank in gross savings?

United Arab Emirates ranks 9th globally in gross savings as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gross savings?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gross savings of United Arab Emirates in 2025?

United Arab Emirates's gross savings is projected to reach 37.21% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the gross savings of United Arab Emirates in 2025?

The gross savings of United Arab Emirates in 2025 was 37.21%. This ranks 9th in the world.

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