United Arab Emirates—Exports of Goods & Services (% of GDP)
United Arab Emirates's exports of goods & services (% of GDP) was 106.8% in 2023, ranking #8 out of 185 countries. This represents a +4.7% change from 2022. Over the past 23 years, the highest recorded value was 106.8% (2023) and the lowest was 49.2% (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 106.8% | +4.7% |
| 2022 | 102.1% | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 100.6% | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 98.1% | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 93.3% | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 90.8% | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 94.7% | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 94.5% | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 93.9% | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 94.8% | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 95.8% | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 95.6% | +11.6% |
| 2011 | 85.6% | +10.6% |
| 2010 | 77.4% | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 79.7% | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 78.9% | +9.0% |
| 2007 | 72.4% | +5.5% |
| 2006 | 68.6% | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 67.6% | +6.3% |
| 2004 | 63.6% | +13.7% |
| 2003 | 55.9% | +13.0% |
| 2002 | 49.5% | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 49.2% |
Top Countries — Exports of Goods & Services (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 199.8% | 2025 |
| 2 | Luxembourg | 190.5% | 2025 |
| 3 | San Marino | 186.0% | 2023 |
| 4 | Singapore | 177.9% | 2025 |
| 5 | Ireland | 140.1% | 2025 |
| 6 | Malta | 119.1% | 2025 |
| 7 | Djibouti | 110.5% | 2025 |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | 106.8% | 2023 |
| 9 | Viet Nam | 98.2% | 2025 |
| 10 | Cyprus | 97.6% | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Exports of goods includes changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Exports of services includes services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) which is the total income earned through the production of goods and services in an economic territory during an accounting period.
Methodology
Original contributors: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs); National Accounts data files, Central Banks; Staff estimates, World Bank (WB)
Unit
% of GDP