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United Arab Emirates Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in United Arab Emirates stood at 14.65% of GDP in 2023, according to Calculation: Export-Import. The latest value is down 3.72 percentage points from 18.36% of GDP in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 34.11% of GDP (down 19.46 percentage points since). The highest value since 2001 was 34.56% of GDP in 2012, the lowest 5.84% of GDP in 2009. United Arab Emirates ranked 17th highest of the 176 countries in this dataset in 2023; Macao ranked first.

Data source: Calculation: Export-Import · Unit: % of GDP · Category: Macroeconomics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1960–2025
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What is Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP)?

Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP), measured in % of GDP, measures the total economic output of United Arab Emirates. It represents the broadest indicator of economic activity, capturing production, income, and expenditure across all sectors — from manufacturing and services to agriculture and government. GDP can be calculated three ways: by adding up all expenditures (consumption + investment + government spending + net exports), by summing all incomes earned, or by totaling value added at each production stage. In United Arab Emirates, the statistical agency compiles GDP data through comprehensive surveys of businesses, government records, and household expenditure patterns. While GDP per capita provides insight into average living standards, it does not capture income distribution, environmental costs, or unpaid work like caregiving. Nevertheless, GDP growth remains the most widely followed metric for assessing whether an economy is expanding or contracting.

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What is the latest Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in United Arab Emirates?

Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in United Arab Emirates stood at 14.65% of GDP in 2023, according to Calculation: Export-Import.

Is Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in United Arab Emirates rising or falling?

The latest value is down 3.72 percentage points from 18.36% of GDP in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 34.11% of GDP (down 19.46 percentage points since).

How does United Arab Emirates rank for Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP)?

United Arab Emirates ranked 17th highest of the 176 countries in this dataset in 2023; Macao ranked first.

What is the highest Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) on record in United Arab Emirates?

The highest value since 2001 was 34.56% of GDP in 2012, the lowest 5.84% of GDP in 2009.

Metadata for Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in United Arab Emirates
IndicatorNet exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
CategoryMacroeconomics
Unit% of GDP
SourceCalculation: Export-Import
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Latest value: 14.65% of GDP (2023)

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Source:World Bank via Calculation: Export-Import — series NE.RSB.GNFS.ZS
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) — United Arab Emirates [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-net-exports-percent/ARE. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.RSB.GNFS.ZS

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World Bank. "Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) — United Arab Emirates." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-net-exports-percent/ARE. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.RSB.GNFS.ZS.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) — United Arab Emirates." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-net-exports-percent/ARE. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.RSB.GNFS.ZS.

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@misc{econdash_gdp_net_exports_percent_are,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Net exports of goods and services (\% of GDP) --- United Arab Emirates}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-net-exports-percent/ARE},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.RSB.GNFS.ZS}
}