Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP was 26.63 in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP in United Arab Emirates, 2000–2030
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross debt, general government, percent of gdp in United Arab Emirates is 26.63, measured in 2030.
The figure is down 2.0% on the previous year and down 11.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross debt, general government, percent of gdp in United Arab Emirates peaked at 35.67 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2.69, in 2001.
That places United Arab Emirates 170th out of 193 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.12 | — |
| 2001 | 2.69 | -13.8% |
| 2002 | 3.43 | +27.4% |
| 2003 | 3.33 | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 4.08 | +22.5% |
| 2005 | 4.48 | +9.8% |
| 2006 | 5.05 | +12.7% |
| 2007 | 8.89 | +76.0% |
| 2008 | 8.95 | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 21.14 | +136.2% |
| 2010 | 18.34 | -13.2% |
| 2011 | 20.41 | +11.3% |
| 2012 | 20.23 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 15.25 | -24.6% |
| 2014 | 13.47 | -11.7% |
| 2015 | 15.61 | +15.9% |
| 2016 | 18.64 | +19.4% |
| 2017 | 21.17 | +13.6% |
| 2018 | 20.68 | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 25.82 | +24.9% |
| 2020 | 30.12 | +16.7% |
| 2021 | 35.67 | +18.4% |
| 2022 | 31.51 | -11.6% |
| 2023 | 31.91 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 34.94 | +9.5% |
| 2025 | 33.95 | -2.8% |
| 2026 | 31.92 | -6.0% |
| 2027 | 30.09 | -5.8% |
| 2028 | 28.74 | -4.5% |
| 2029 | 27.16 | -5.5% |
| 2030 | 26.63 | -2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.52 | 2.69 | 21.14 | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.96 | 13.47 | 25.82 | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.6 | 27.16 | 35.67 | 10 |
| 2030s | 26.63 | 26.63 | 26.63 | 1 |
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More external debt data for United Arab Emirates
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 342.29 billion (2025)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of 4.53 (2030)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government 5.11 (2030)
- Gross debt, General government, Percent of fiscal year GDP 18.08 (2015)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 29.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 29,731 units per person (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 0.4776 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 3.07 billion (2025)
- Inward Direct investment, Assets (gross), Debt instruments, All 68.88 billion (2024)
- Inward Direct investment, Liabilities (gross), All financial 5.59 billion (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross debt, general government, percent of gdp in United Arab Emirates?
- Gross debt, general government, percent of gdp in United Arab Emirates was 26.63 in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross debt, general government, percent of gdp recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 35.67 in 2021.
- What is the lowest gross debt, general government, percent of gdp recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.69 in 2001.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for gross debt, general government, percent of gdp?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 170th out of 193 countries with data for 2030.
- Is gross debt, general government, percent of gdp rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October