GDP deflator in United Arab Emirates stood at 114.2 in 2024, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 1.6% from 112.4 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 112.6 (up 1.4% since). The highest value since 1970 was 114.7 in 2022, the lowest 6.018 in 1970. United Arab Emirates ranked 165th highest of the 200 countries in this dataset in 2024; Sudan ranked first.
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GDP deflator, measured in index, tracks changes in the price level of goods and services in United Arab Emirates. It serves as a primary gauge of purchasing power and cost of living, directly affecting consumer budgets, wage negotiations, and central bank interest rate decisions. Economists distinguish between "headline" inflation (all items) and "core" inflation (excluding volatile food and energy prices) to better understand underlying price trends. In United Arab Emirates, this metric is calculated by statistical agencies through regular surveys of thousands of retail prices across urban and rural areas. The resulting index allows comparisons over time: a value of 120 compared to a base of 100 means prices have risen 20% since the base period. Policymakers typically target a modest positive inflation rate (often around 2%) rather than zero, believing this encourages spending and investment while providing a buffer against deflation.
GDP deflator in United Arab Emirates stood at 114.2 in 2024, according to World Bank.
The latest value is up 1.6% from 112.4 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 112.6 (up 1.4% since).
United Arab Emirates ranked 165th highest of the 200 countries in this dataset in 2024; Sudan ranked first.
The highest value since 1970 was 114.7 in 2022, the lowest 6.018 in 1970.
| Indicator | GDP deflator |
|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Category | Macroeconomics |
| Unit | index |
| Source | World Bank |
| Interactive chart | View on EconDash |
| API access | EconDash API documentation |
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World Bank. (2026). GDP deflator — United Arab Emirates [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-deflator/ARE. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.DEFL.ZS
World Bank. "GDP deflator — United Arab Emirates." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-deflator/ARE. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.DEFL.ZS.
World Bank. 2026. "GDP deflator — United Arab Emirates." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-deflator/ARE. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.DEFL.ZS.
@misc{econdash_gdp_deflator_are,
author = {{World Bank}},
title = {{GDP deflator --- United Arab Emirates}},
howpublished = {EconDash},
year = {2026},
url = {https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-deflator/ARE},
note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.DEFL.ZS}
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