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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
With 11,513,149 inhabitants (2025), United Arab Emirates ranks 84 out of 213 in the population ranking (Asia). GDP per capita – United Arab Emirates: $50,274 /inh. (2024), ranking 31 out of 211. Economic growth is 4 % (2024). The unemployment rate is 2.2 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 1.3 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – United Arab Emirates, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Central government debt (1/109), Births registered with civil authorities (1/178), Extreme poverty (1/169).
Weaknesses – United Arab Emirates, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining (184/186), Participatory democracy index (171/173), Renewable fresh water per person (178/181).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: United Arab Emirates has $50,274 /inh., above the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
- Unemployment: United Arab Emirates has 2.2 %, below the regional median (Asia: 3.8 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): United Arab Emirates has 1.3 %, below the regional median (Asia: 2.4 %).
- GDP growth: United Arab Emirates has 4 %, close to the regional median (Asia: 4 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $79,344 /inh. | 2024 | 19 of 201 |
| Net national income per capita | $33,903 /inh. | 2020 | 22 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $51,550 /inh. | 2024 | 29 of 205 |
| GDP | $552.3B | 2024 | 30 of 211 |
| GDP per capita | $50,274 /inh. | 2024 | 31 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 17.6 % | 2021 | 31 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $871.7B | 2024 | 39 of 201 |
| GDP growth | 4 % | 2024 | 79 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | -0.8 % | 2024 | 189 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad money supply (M3) | 114.1 % | 2024 | 21 of 164 |
| Price of a Big Mac | $5.17 | 2026 | 32 of 55 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 1.3 % | 2025 | 45 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 1.6 % | 2024 | 52 of 210 |
| Official exchange rate | 3.67 LCU/$ | 2025 | 128 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 76.9 % | 2025 | 11 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 78.6 % | 2025 | 12 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 2.2 % | 2025 | 19 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 30.6 % | 2025 | 19 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 6.5 % | 2025 | 37 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 68 % | 2025 | 67 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 1.4 % | 2025 | 168 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 5.1 % | 2025 | 179 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exports of goods and services | 106.8 % | 2023 | 8 of 192 |
| Merchandise exports | $706.7B | 2025 | 9 of 205 |
| Trade openness | 199 % | 2023 | 9 of 192 |
| Current account balance | 15.7 % | 2024 | 11 of 198 |
| Services exports | $190.7B | 2025 | 13 of 198 |
| Imports of goods and services | 92.2 % | 2023 | 15 of 192 |
| High-technology exports | 9 % | 2023 | 75 of 185 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourism receipts | $24.6B | 2020 | 9 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $48.2B | 2025 | 10 of 203 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 8.3 % | 2024 | 25 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 8,084,000 arr. | 2020 | 26 of 202 |
| Official development aid received | 0 % | 1995 | 154 of 160 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government debt | 1.8 % | 2013 | 1 of 109 |
| Military spending | 5.6 % | 2014 | 12 of 165 |
| Research and development spending | 1.5 % | 2021 | 29 of 155 |
| Budget balance | 0.4 % | 2024 | 35 of 158 |
| Government final consumption | 12.2 % | 2023 | 140 of 187 |
| Central government spending | 3.8 % | 2023 | 160 of 160 |
| Tax revenue | 0.6 % | 2024 | 161 of 161 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock market capitalization | 190.9 % | 2024 | 7 of 101 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $292.3B | 2025 | 15 of 180 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 65.5 % | 2022 | 49 of 184 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 5.2 months | 2025 | 72 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry (including construction) | 44.3 % | 2024 | 10 of 205 |
| Gross savings | 33.3 % | 2023 | 29 of 178 |
| Gross capital formation | 26.6 % | 2023 | 60 of 185 |
| Manufacturing | 9.4 % | 2024 | 109 of 201 |
| Services | 54.9 % | 2024 | 121 of 202 |
| Household final consumption | 44.9 % | 2023 | 165 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 0.8 % | 2024 | 180 of 203 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births registered with civil authorities | 100 % | 2018 | 1 of 178 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 176 per 100 women | 2025 | 2 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 63.8 % | 2025 | 2 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 82.2 % | 2025 | 2 of 213 |
| Urban population | 86 % | 2025 | 42 of 213 |
| Population | 11,513,149 inhab. | 2025 | 84 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 89.8 % | 2021 | 103 of 145 |
| Median age of the population | 31.2 yrs | 2023 | 119 of 226 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 104.5 per 100 girls | 2024 | 134 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 16 % | 2025 | 162 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 36.2 % | 2025 | 212 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 1.8 % | 2025 | 212 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 21.6 per 100 | 2025 | 212 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population growth | 4.68 % | 2025 | 1 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 82.2 yrs | 2024 | 9 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 70.2 yrs | 2023 | 14 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 2.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 14 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 3.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 14 of 183 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 83.1 yrs | 2024 | 20 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 1.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 21 of 183 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 84.3 yrs | 2024 | 32 of 213 |
| Infant mortality | 3.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 37 of 194 |
| Under-5 mortality | 4.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 39 of 194 |
| Road traffic deaths | 8.9 per 100,000 | 2019 | 58 of 188 |
| Birth rate | 9.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 157 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.21 children/woman | 2024 | 194 of 213 |
| Death rate | 1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 213 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to basic drinking water | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 1 per 100,000 | 2024 | 5 of 206 |
| Measles vaccination | 98 % | 2024 | 20 of 191 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 9.7 % | 2023 | 23 of 191 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 99.1 % | 2024 | 49 of 211 |
| Nurses and midwives | 6.19 per 1,000 | 2022 | 61 of 196 |
| Physicians | 2.99 per 1,000 | 2023 | 61 of 193 |
| Hospital beds | 1.9 per 1,000 | 2022 | 113 of 190 |
| Health expenditure | 5 % | 2023 | 125 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean body mass index of men | 28 kg/m² | 2016 | 19 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 29.4 kg/m² | 2016 | 20 of 190 |
| Tobacco use | 9 % | 2024 | 28 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 15.3 % | 2024 | 32 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 2.6 % | 2024 | 52 of 165 |
| Average height of men | 170.5 cm | 2014 | 101 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 158.7 cm | 2014 | 105 of 198 |
| Obesity among adult women | 38.4 % | 2024 | 145 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 31.6 % | 2024 | 146 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult men | 27.8 % | 2024 | 150 of 196 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 0.6 L/person | 2024 | 172 of 202 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 20.7 % | 2024 | 194 of 207 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of immigrants in the population | 74 % | 2024 | 2 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 11.8 % | 2020 | 10 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 72.9 % | 2020 | 42 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.63 | 2003 | 57 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 62 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.2 % | 2020 | 63 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.49 | 2003 | 76 of 203 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.5 % | 2020 | 123 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.33 | 2003 | 137 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 14.3 % | 2020 | 137 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0.3 % | 2020 | 145 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Muslims (over 50%) | 2020 | 50 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme poverty | 0 % | 2018 | 1 of 169 |
| Gini index | 26.4 | 2018 | 9 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 8.2 % | 2018 | 41 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 20.5 % | 2018 | 167 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 154.7 inh./km² | 2024 | 70 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 1,318 km | 2026 | 71 of 227 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 23.9 ° | 2026 | 91 of 232 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 2 countries | 2026 | 108 of 223 |
| Total area | 98,648 km² | 2024 | 109 of 212 |
| Land area | 71,020 km² | 2024 | 117 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 1,066 km | 2026 | 121 of 230 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Highest point | 1,905 m | 2026 | 127 of 229 |
| Average elevation | 149 m | 2026 | 142 of 166 |
| Average annual rainfall | 78 mm | 2022 | 176 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 15 m³/inh. | 2022 | 178 of 181 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 26.7 % | 2015 | 199 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 19.2 % | 2025 | 91 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 4.6 % | 2024 | 180 of 210 |
| Arable land | 0.8 % | 2024 | 185 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 5.6 % | 2024 | 190 of 207 |
Democracy & Elections 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free and fair elections index | 0.54 | 2025 | 89 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.12 | 2025 | 145 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.2 | 2025 | 145 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.08 | 2025 | 151 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.27 | 2025 | 151 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.1 | 2025 | 166 of 173 |
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 36 % | 2025 | 170 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.03 | 2025 | 171 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive not from multiparty elections | 2025 | 32 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | No multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 9 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | No multiparty elections | 2025 | 19 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Closed autocracy | 2025 | 32 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.63 | 2025 | 112 of 174 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.48 | 2025 | 123 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.34 | 2025 | 142 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.2 | 2025 | 145 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.12 | 2025 | 155 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | -0.95 | 2025 | 158 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.25 | 2025 | 159 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.06 | 2025 | 162 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.04 | 2025 | 164 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 68 pts | 2024 | 23 of 179 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 1.17 | 2025 | 24 of 203 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 1.85 | 2025 | 25 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.11 | 2025 | 31 of 173 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 1.15 | 2025 | 35 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 1.13 | 2025 | 36 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.83 | 2025 | 55 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.54 | 2025 | 71 of 205 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.64 | 2025 | 78 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.14 | 2025 | 149 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -1.07 | 2025 | 155 of 203 |
Women's rights 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in parliament | 50 % | 2025 | 6 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 19.1 % | 2025 | 109 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote not granted to all women | 2025 | 5 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Only one point out of two | 2025 | 13 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Rights not equal | 2025 | 40 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | Lower quota (under 40% or at least one woman) | 2025 | 25 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 43 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 83.3 /100 | 2025 | 60 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 43.8 /100 | 2025 | 61 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 41.8 /100 | 2025 | 99 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 108 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 54.5 /100 | 2025 | 137 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 53.6 /100 | 2025 | 138 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 25 /100 | 2025 | 156 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 25 /100 | 2025 | 162 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 37.5 /100 | 2025 | 171 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -2.9 pts | 2025 | 184 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Restrictions provided by law | 2025 | 43 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | No legal provision | 2025 | 45 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Restricted for adults and minors | 2025 | 10 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 0.7 per 100,000 | 2022 | 25 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 30 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Signed, not ratified | 2026 | 25 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Retained and applied | 2026 | 53 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal mortality | 3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 6 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 2.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 16 of 213 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.2 % | 2018 | 80 of 204 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 23.6 % | 1995 | 144 of 181 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal retirement age (women) | 65 yrs | 2026 | 10 of 78 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 65 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 78 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 10 /10 | 2024 | 184 of 186 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 4.1 % | 2022 | 202 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 30 yrs | 2026 | 2 of 152 |
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Right not identical | 2025 | 44 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | Duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 18 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Polygamy recognized by law | 2026 | 45 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 12 yrs | 2025 | 32 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2025 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates has about 11,513,149 inhabitants (2025), ranking 84 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of United Arab Emirates?
GDP per capita is $50,274 /inh. (2024): United Arab Emirates ranks 31 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in United Arab Emirates?
Annual inflation is 1.3 % (2025); United Arab Emirates ranks 45 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in United Arab Emirates?
The unemployment rate is 2.2 % (2025); United Arab Emirates ranks 19 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does United Arab Emirates stand in its region (Asia)?
GDP per capita: United Arab Emirates has $50,274 /inh., above the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
Where do the figures on United Arab Emirates come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.