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United Arab Emirates Tax Revenue

Tax revenue as % of GDP  GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS

0.62% −0.03% (-4.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #115 Global Peak 1.12% (1999) Source World Bank

United Arab Emirates Tax Revenue (1997–2025)

Overview

United Arab Emirates's tax revenue stood at 0.62% in 2025, a decline of +0.03% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.62% by 2025. United Arab Emirates ranked 115th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2027* trend 0.63% - -
2026* trend 0.63% - -
2025* trend 0.62% - -
2025 0.62% −0.03% #115
2024 0.65% +0.03% #2
2023 0.62% +0.05% #2
2022 0.57% +0.04% #2
2021 0.53% −0.14% #2
2020 0.67% −0.27% #2
2019 0.94% +0.88% #2
2018 0.06% −0.01% #2
2017 0.06% +0.02% #2
2016 0.04% −0.01% #1
2015 0.05% −0.28% #1
2014 0.34% −0.02% #1
2013 0.35% +0.01% #1
2012 0.35% +0.04% #1
2011 0.31% −0.82% #1
Show all years (1997-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Arab Emirates's tax revenue?

United Arab Emirates's tax revenue was 0.62% in 2025. Ranked 115th globally. This represents a 4.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates's tax revenue peaked at 1.12% in 1999.

What was the lowest tax revenue in United Arab Emirates?

The lowest tax revenue in United Arab Emirates was 0.04% in 2016.

How does United Arab Emirates rank in tax revenue?

United Arab Emirates ranks 115th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for tax revenue?

The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

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

United Arab Emirates's tax revenue is projected to reach 0.62% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

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

The tax revenue of United Arab Emirates in 2025 was 0.62%. This ranks 115th in the world.

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