GDP per capita of United Arab Emirates: income level and series
GDP per capita of United Arab Emirates: latest value $50,274 (2024). previous year: $49,851 (2023). change since the first year in the series: 1,999.9%.
Global position
United Arab Emirates ranks 10 of 40 countries for GDP per capita, using the latest annual figure available. 76.9% top-side percentile in the set.
Historical range
lowest reading: $2,394 (1970). highest reading: $53,247 (2013). recent average (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024): $46,599.
Global comparison
$18,297 global median; latest is $31,976 above. regional median (Asia, 13 peers): $8,057.
Recent data fingerprint
1980: $42,925; 1981: $44,855; 1982: $39,972; 1983: $34,650; 1984: $32,012; 1985: $29,468; 1986: $23,132; 1987: $23,113; 1988: $21,570; 1989: $23,167; 1990: $26,710; 1991: $25,691; 1992: $25,648; 1993: $25,033; 1994: $25,473; 1995: $27,003; 1996: $28,323; 1997: $27,983; 1998: $24,889; 1999: $25,856; 2000: $29,866; 2001: $27,745; 2002: $27,754; 2003: $29,660; 2004: $33,377; 2005: $38,719; 2006: $44,343; 2007: $45,855; 2008: $50,054; 2009: $37,803; 2010: $44,795; 2011: $51,922; 2012: $53,142; 2013: $53,247; 2014: $52,725; 2015: $44,910; 2016: $42,721; 2017: $43,734; 2018: $47,135; 2019: $45,939; 2020: $37,992; 2021: $44,118; 2022: $50,760; 2023: $49,851; 2024: $50,274.
Yearly movement fingerprint
1990: 15.3%; 1991: -3.8%; 1992: -0.2%; 1993: -2.4%; 1994: 1.8%; 1995: 6%; 1996: 4.9%; 1997: -1.2%; 1998: -11.1%; 1999: 3.9%; 2000: 15.5%; 2001: -7.1%; 2002: 0%; 2003: 6.9%; 2004: 12.5%; 2005: 16%; 2006: 14.5%; 2007: 3.4%; 2008: 9.2%; 2009: -24.5%; 2010: 18.5%; 2011: 15.9%; 2012: 2.3%; 2013: 0.2%; 2014: -1%; 2015: -14.8%; 2016: -4.9%; 2017: 2.4%; 2018: 7.8%; 2019: -2.5%; 2020: -17.3%; 2021: 16.1%; 2022: 15.1%; 2023: -1.8%; 2024: 0.8%.
Coverage
55 valid observations from 1970 to 2024. change since the first year in the series: 1,999.9%. previous year change: 0.8%.
Recent historical series
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,274 |
| 2023 | $49,851 |
| 2022 | $50,760 |
| 2021 | $44,118 |
| 2020 | $37,992 |
| 2019 | $45,939 |
| 2018 | $47,135 |
| 2017 | $43,734 |
| 2016 | $42,721 |
| 2015 | $44,910 |
| 2014 | $52,725 |
| 2013 | $53,247 |
This page answers a precise search intent with data, year and context: what GDP per capita is for United Arab Emirates and how the series changed over time. Use the table to compare the recent figure with earlier years, then open the rankings to see where the country sits globally.
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Source and limits
Source: World Bank Indicators API, indicator GDP per capita (NY.GDP.PCAP.CD), snapshot 2026-07-12. The data are annual macroeconomic indicators. They do not replace local official statistics, monthly readings, regional data or any individual financial recommendation.
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