United Arab Emirates Industry Value Added
Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP NV.IND.TOTL.ZS
United Arab Emirates's industry value added was 47.36% in 2025, ranked 11th globally. This represents a 6.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
United Arab Emirates's industry value added stood at 47.36% in 2025, a rise of +3.03% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 47.36% by 2025. United Arab Emirates ranked 11th globally.
The United Arab Emirates’ industry value added, measured as a share of gross domestic product, fell from its all‑time peak of 74.00 in 1975 to a trough of 39.87 in 2016 before rising again to 47.36 in 2025, placing the emirate 11th globally. This long‑term decline reflects the diversification away from oil‑intensive manufacturing that characterized the post‑1970s boom, while the modest recovery aligns with recent investments in petrochemical complexes and renewable‑energy‑linked industrial parks. Compared with regional peers, the UAE’s 2025 figure of 47.36 is slightly below Saudi Arabia’s 50.46 and marginally above Equatorial Guinea’s 47.91, indicating a competitive but not leading position within the Gulf and broader emerging‑market context. The 51‑year coverage shows a persistent downward bias, yet the upward swing since 2016 suggests that continued policy support for high‑value manufacturing and export‑oriented sectors could sustain a gradual improvement in the industry’s contribution to the economy.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 48.97% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 48.17% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 47.36% | - | - |
| 2025 | 47.36% | +3.03% | #11 |
| 2024 | 44.33% | −1.07% | #163 |
| 2023 | 45.40% | −3.93% | #180 |
| 2022 | 49.33% | +3.95% | #185 |
| 2021 | 45.38% | +5.06% | #187 |
| 2020 | 40.32% | −3.15% | #192 |
| 2019 | 43.47% | −2.28% | #189 |
| 2018 | 45.74% | +4.33% | #190 |
| 2017 | 41.41% | +1.54% | #190 |
| 2016 | 39.87% | −2.28% | #190 |
| 2015 | 42.16% | −8.58% | #192 |
| 2014 | 50.74% | −2.25% | #192 |
| 2013 | 52.99% | −2.37% | #191 |
| 2012 | 55.36% | −0.39% | #189 |
| 2011 | 55.75% | +5.49% | #186 |
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 industry value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
United Arab Emirates's industry value added was 47.36% in 2025. Ranked 11th globally. This represents a 6.8% increase from the previous year.
United Arab Emirates's industry value added peaked at 74.00% in 1975.
The lowest industry value added in United Arab Emirates was 39.87% in 2016.
United Arab Emirates ranks 11th globally in industry value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.IND.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
United Arab Emirates's industry value added is projected to reach 47.36% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry value added of United Arab Emirates in 2025 was 47.36%. This ranks 11th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-arab-emirates_industry-value-added,
title = {United Arab Emirates Industry Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-arab-emirates/industry-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}