United Arab Emirates Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
United Arab Emirates's foreign reserves was $257.0B in 2025, ranked 15th globally. This represents a 8.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1973–2025.
Overview
United Arab Emirates's foreign reserves stood at $257.0B in 2025, a rise of +$19.1B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $257.0B by 2025. United Arab Emirates ranked 15th globally.
The United Arab Emirates' foreign reserves have undergone significant fluctuations since 1973, with the earliest recorded value of 91,723,795.17. The all-time peak and trough both occurred in 2025, with the latest available value standing at 256,984,906,012.80, ranking the country 15th globally. This substantial increase is comparable to that of France, which held the highest foreign reserves value in 2025 at 281,042,129,424.71. The UAE's foreign reserves have experienced considerable growth, with a 280-fold increase over the past 53 years. The stark contrast between the initial and current values highlights the country's economic transformation, driven by its oil and gas sector. A decline in global oil prices or an economic downturn in the region could potentially alter the trajectory of the UAE's foreign reserves.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $321.2B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $289.1B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $257.0B | - | - |
| 2025 | $257.0B | +$19.1B | #15 |
| 2024 | $237.9B | +$48.4B | #13 |
| 2023 | $189.5B | +$51.1B | #19 |
| 2022 | $138.4B | +$7.3B | #21 |
| 2021 | $131.1B | +$24.4B | #22 |
| 2020 | $106.7B | −$1.7B | #24 |
| 2019 | $108.4B | +$8.9B | #22 |
| 2018 | $99.5B | +$4.1B | #23 |
| 2017 | $95.4B | +$10.0B | #25 |
| 2016 | $85.4B | −$8.5B | #25 |
| 2015 | $93.9B | +$15.5B | #23 |
| 2014 | $78.4B | +$10.2B | #26 |
| 2013 | $68.2B | +$21.2B | #29 |
| 2012 | $47.0B | +$9.8B | #37 |
| 2011 | $37.3B | +$4.5B | #42 |
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 foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
United Arab Emirates's foreign reserves was $257.0B in 2025. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 8.0% increase from the previous year.
United Arab Emirates's foreign reserves peaked at $257.0B in 2025.
The lowest foreign reserves in United Arab Emirates was $91.7M in 1973.
United Arab Emirates ranks 15th globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
United Arab Emirates's foreign reserves is projected to reach $257.0B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
United Arab Emirates's foreign reserves was approximately 256.98 billion ($257.0B) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of United Arab Emirates in 2025 was $257.0B. This ranks 15th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {United Arab Emirates Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-arab-emirates/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}