United Arab Emirates—Government Expenditure (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #137 of 138Updated April 2026
Latest Value
3.8%
2023
YoY Change
-1.1%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#137
of 138 countries
Maximum
5.1%
2020
Minimum
3.7%
2014
CAGR
-0.3%
13 years
Last
3.8%
Previous
3.8%
Highest
5.1%
Lowest
3.7%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
United Arab Emirates's government expenditure (% of gdp) was 3.8% in 2023, ranking #137 out of 138 countries. This represents a -1.1% change from 2022. Over the past 13 years, the highest recorded value was 5.1% (2020) and the lowest was 3.7% (2014). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.8% | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 3.8% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | 4.3% | -17.2% |
| 2020 | 5.1% | +25.4% |
| 2019 | 4.1% | +8.0% |
| 2018 | 3.8% | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 3.9% | -6.9% |
| 2016 | 4.2% | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 4.0% | +8.8% |
| 2014 | 3.7% | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 3.8% | -5.7% |
| 2012 | 4.1% | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 3.9% |
Top Countries — Government Expenditure (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nauru | 103.6% | 2020 |
| 2 | Kiribati | 84.6% | 2023 |
| 3 | Ukraine | 65.6% | 2023 |
| 4 | Marshall Islands | 59.4% | 2020 |
| 5 | Palau | 58.3% | 2020 |
| 6 | Timor-Leste | 52.5% | 2022 |
| 7 | Greece | 47.3% | 2023 |
| 8 | Italy | 47.3% | 2023 |
| 9 | France | 47.3% | 2023 |
| 10 | Austria | 46.0% | 2023 |