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United Arab Emirates Inflation Rate

Consumer price inflation, annual %  FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG

1.62% −0.05pp (-2.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #152 Global Peak 12.25% (2008) Source World Bank

United Arab Emirates Inflation Rate (1980–2025)

Overview

United Arab Emirates's inflation rate stood at 1.62% in 2025, a decline of +0.05pp from 2024. The IMF projects 1.62% by 2025. United Arab Emirates ranked 152nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Inflation Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 2.00% - -
2029* IMF 2.00% - -
2028* IMF 2.00% - -
2027* IMF 2.00% - -
2026* IMF 2.00% - -
2025* IMF 1.62% - -
2025 1.62% −0.05pp #152
2024 1.66% +0.04pp #46
2023 1.63% −3.20pp #14
2022 5.29% +5.40pp #47
2021 0.18% +2.26pp #11
2020 -2.08% −0.15pp #4
2019 -1.93% −5.00pp #4
2018 3.07% +1.10pp #122
2017 1.97% +0.35pp #87
2016 1.62% −2.45pp #104
2015 4.07% +1.72pp #143
2014 2.35% +1.24pp #102
2013 1.10% +0.44pp #44
2012 0.66% −0.21pp #11
2011 0.88% −0.00pp #9
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 inflation rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Arab Emirates's inflation rate?

United Arab Emirates's inflation rate was 1.62% in 2025. Ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 2.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest inflation rate in United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates's inflation rate peaked at 12.25% in 2008.

What was the lowest inflation rate in United Arab Emirates?

The lowest inflation rate in United Arab Emirates was -2.08% in 2020.

How does United Arab Emirates rank in inflation rate?

United Arab Emirates ranks 152nd globally in inflation rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for inflation rate?

The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected inflation rate of United Arab Emirates in 2025?

United Arab Emirates's inflation rate is projected to reach 1.62% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the inflation rate of United Arab Emirates in 2025?

The inflation rate of United Arab Emirates in 2025 was 1.62%. This ranks 152nd in the world.

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