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United Arab Emirates Current Account

The United Arab Emirates recorded a Current Account surplus of 112694 Million AED in 2011. Current Account in the United Arab Emirates is reported by the Central Bank of the UAE. Historically, from 2001 until 2011, the United Arab Emirates Current Account averaged 64247.92 Million AED reaching an all time high of 132375 Million AED in June of 2006 and a record low of 12510 Million AED in June of 2002. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates Current Account.

source: Central Bank of the UAE

United Arab Emirates Inflation Rate

The inflation rate in the United Arab Emirates was recorded at 0.90 percent in April of 2013. Inflation Rate in the United Arab Emirates is reported by the Ministry of Economy. Historically, from 1990 until 2013, the United Arab Emirates Inflation Rate averaged 2.18 Percent reaching an all time high of 12.30 Percent in December of 2008 and a record low of -1.60 Percent in January of 2011. In United Arab Emirates, the main components of the consumer price index are: Housing (39 percent of the total weight); Food and Soft Drinks (13.9 percent) and Transportation (9.9 percent). Textiles, Clothing and Footwear account for 7 percent; Communications for 6.9 percent and Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 5 percent. Others include: Restaurants and Hotels (4.3 percent); Furniture and Household Goods (4.2 percent); Education (4 percent); Recreation and Culture (3 percent); Beverages and Tobacco (2 percent) and Medical Care (1 percent). The national index has a base of 100 as of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates Inflation Rate.

source: Ministry of Economy

United Arab Emirates GDP Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the United Arab Emirates expanded 4.90 percent in 2012 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in the United Arab Emirates is reported by the National Bureau of Statistics, UAE. Historically, from 2000 until 2012, the United Arab Emirates GDP Growth Rate averaged 4.7 Percent reaching an all time high of 9.8 Percent in December of 2006 and a record low of -4.8 Percent in December of 2009. United Arab Emirates is one of the most developed countries in the Arab Gulf and has one of world´s highest GDP per capita. The country still has a commodity-based economy, with shipments of oil and natural gas accounting for 40 percent of total exports and for 38 percent of GDP. Yet, in order to diversify the economy and reduce the dependence on oil revenues, UAE has been making huge investments in the tourism, financial and construction sectors. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates GDP Growth Rate.

source: National Bureau of Statistics, UAE

United Arab Emirates GDP Annual Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the United Arab Emirates expanded 4.40 percent in 2012 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in the United Arab Emirates is reported by the National Bureau of Statistics, UAE. Historically, from 2000 until 2012, the United Arab Emirates GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 4.59 Percent reaching an all time high of 9.80 Percent in December of 2006 and a record low of -4.80 Percent in December of 2009. The biggest sector of United Arab Emirates’ economy is services, which accounts for 40 percent of GDP. Within services the most important segments are: wholesale and retail trade and repairs (12 percent of GDP); real estate and business services (9 percent) and transport, communication and warehousing (8 percent). Oil and natural gas exploitation create 38 percent of the wealth. Construction and electricity, water and gas distribution contribute for 13 percent of the output and manufacturing for 8 percent. Agriculture, cattle ranching and fishing account for the remaining 1 percent of GDP. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates GDP Annual Growth Rate.

source: National Bureau of Statistics, UAE

United Arab Emirates Changes in Inventories

Changes in Inventories in the United Arab Emirates increased to 15235 AED Million in 2008 from 7435 AED Million in 2007. Changes in Inventories in the United Arab Emirates is reported by the Ministry of Economy, Uae. Historically, from 1998 until 2008, the United Arab Emirates Changes in Inventories averaged 5816.33 AED Million reaching an all time high of 15235 AED Million in June of 2008 and a record low of 2320 AED Million in June of 1998. In the United Arab Emirates, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates Changes in Inventories.

source: Ministry of Economy, Uae

United Arab Emirates Government Spending

Government Spending in the United Arab Emirates increased to 86570 AED Million in 2008 from 76190 AED Million in 2007. Government Spending in the United Arab Emirates is reported by the Ministry of Economy, Uae. Historically, from 1998 until 2008, the United Arab Emirates Government Spending averaged 52940.42 AED Million reaching an all time high of 86570 AED Million in June of 2008 and a record low of 33440 AED Million in June of 1998. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates Government Spending.

source: Ministry of Economy, Uae

United Arab Emirates Consumer Spending

Consumer Spending in the United Arab Emirates increased to 425183 AED Million in 2008 from 350347 AED Million in 2007. Consumer Spending in the United Arab Emirates is reported by the Ministry of Economy, Uae. Historically, from 1998 until 2008, the United Arab Emirates Consumer Spending averaged 224655 AED Million reaching an all time high of 425183 AED Million in June of 2008 and a record low of 93027 AED Million in June of 1998. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates Consumer Spending.

source: Ministry of Economy, Uae

United Arab Emirates Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the United Arab Emirates increased to 117.38 Index Points in March of 2013 from 117.24 Index Points in February of 2013. Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the United Arab Emirates is reported by the National Bureau of Statistics, Uae. Historically, from 2008 until 2013, the United Arab Emirates Consumer Price Index (CPI) averaged 114.98 Index Points reaching an all time high of 117.41 Index Points in January of 2013 and a record low of 107.75 Index Points in January of 2008. In the United Arab Emirates, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates Consumer Price Index (CPI).

source: National Bureau of Statistics, Uae

United Arab Emirates Consumer Confidence

Consumer Confidence in the United Arab Emirates decreased to 108 in the first quarter of 2013 from 113 in the fourth quarter of 2012. Historically, from 2010 until 2013, the United Arab Emirates Consumer Confidence averaged 106.08 reaching an all time high of 114 in September of 2012 and a record low of 97 in December of 2010. In United Arab Emirates, the Consumer Confidence Index is part of The Nielsen Global Survey of Consumer Confidence and Spending Intentions. The survey is conducted every quarter by the Internet and measures the level of optimism that consumers have about job prospects, personal finances and spending intentions. Twice a year, the survey also includes questions regarding consumer habits and opinions on a number of other issues, ranging from climate change to online shopping and food safety. The index levels above 100 indicate optimism and below 100 indicate pessimism. This page includes a chart with historical data for United Arab Emirates Consumer Confidence.

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United Arab Emirates Money Supply M3

Money Supply M3 in the United Arab Emirates decreased to 1083100 AED Million in December of 2012 from 1097400 AED Million in November of 2012. Money Supply M3 in the United Arab Emirates is reported by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates. Historically, from 2006 until 2012, the United Arab Emirates Money Supply M3 averaged 976603.37 AED Million reaching an all time high of 1097400 AED Million in November of 2012 and a record low of 506641 AED Million in December of 2006. The United Arab Emirates Money Supply M3 includes M2 plus long-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates Money Supply M3.

source: Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Money Supply M2

Money Supply M2 in the United Arab Emirates decreased to 862374 AED Million in December of 2012 from 876500 AED Million in November of 2012. Money Supply M2 in the United Arab Emirates is reported by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates. Historically, from 2001 until 2012, the United Arab Emirates Money Supply M2 averaged 496396.31 AED Million reaching an all time high of 880422 AED Million in March of 2012 and a record low of 156480 AED Million in December of 2001. The United Arab Emirates Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates Money Supply M2.

source: Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Money Supply M1

Money Supply M1 in the United Arab Emirates increased to 299173 AED Million in December of 2012 from 293600 AED Million in November of 2012. Money Supply M1 in the United Arab Emirates is reported by the Central Bank Of The United Arab Emirates. Historically, from 2001 until 2012, the United Arab Emirates Money Supply M1 averaged 157207.10 AED Million reaching an all time high of 299173 AED Million in December of 2012 and a record low of 39464 AED Million in December of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates Money Supply M1.

source: Central Bank Of The United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Money Supply M0

Money Supply M0 in the United Arab Emirates increased to 57800 AED Million in December of 2012 from 56700 AED Million in November of 2012. Money Supply M0 in the United Arab Emirates is reported by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates. Historically, from 2006 until 2012, the United Arab Emirates Money Supply M0 averaged 48031.59 AED Million reaching an all time high of 57800 AED Million in December of 2012 and a record low of 26832 AED Million in December of 2006. The United Arab Emirates Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates Money Supply M0.

source: Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Balance of Trade

The United Arab Emirates recorded a trade surplus of 291951 Million AED in 2011. Balance of Trade in the United Arab Emirates is reported by the Central Bank of the UAE. Historically, from 2000 until 2011, the United Arab Emirates Balance of Trade averaged 144190.6 Million AED reaching an all time high of 291951.0 Million AED in December of 2011 and a record low of 42160.0 Million AED in December of 2001. United Arab Emirates has been recording trade surpluses since 2000, mostly due to shipments of oil and natural gas (40 percent of total exports). Main imports are: pearls and other precious metals and stones; machinery, sound recorders, reproducers and parts and transport vehicles. United Arab Emirates’ main trading partner is India (14 percent of total exports and 17 percent of imports). Others include: Japan, South Korea, China, United States and Iran. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates Balance of Trade.

source: Central Bank of the UAE

United Arab Emirates Imports

Imports in the United Arab Emirates increased to 742372 Million AED in 2011 from 604351 Million AED in 2010. Imports in the United Arab Emirates is reported by the Central Bank of the UAE. Historically, from 2000 until 2011, the United Arab Emirates Imports averaged 366396.2 Million AED reaching an all time high of 742372.0 Million AED in December of 2011 and a record low of 128570.0 Million AED in December of 2000. United Arab Emirates main imports are: pearls and other precious metals and stones (31 percent of total imports); machinery, sound recorders, reproducers and parts (18 percent); transport vehicles (12 percent); base metals and articles thereof (9 percent) and chemicals and related products (6 percent). Main import partners are: India (17 percent of total imports), China (9.1 percent) and United States (9 percent). Others include: Germany, Japan and South Korea. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates Imports.

source: Central Bank of the UAE

United Arab Emirates Exports

Exports in the United Arab Emirates increased to 1034323 Million AED in 2011 from 784222 Million AED in 2010. Exports in the United Arab Emirates is reported by the Central Bank of the UAE. Historically, from 2000 until 2011, the United Arab Emirates Exports averaged 510586.7 Million AED reaching an all time high of 1034323.0 Million AED in December of 2011 and a record low of 179120.0 Million AED in December of 2001. United Arab Emirates’ economy is highly dependent on the exports of oil and natural gas (40 percent of total exports). Others exports include: pearls and other precious metals and stones (28 percent of total exports), machinery sound recorders and parts (9 percent) and transport vehicles (6 percent). Main export partners are: Japan (16 percent of total exports), India (14 percent) and Iran (11 percent). Others include: South Korea, Thailand and Singapore. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates Exports.

source: Central Bank of the UAE

United Arab Emirates Interest Rate

The benchmark interest rate in the United Arab Emirates was last recorded at 1 percent. Interest Rate in the United Arab Emirates is reported by the Central Bank of the UAE. Historically, from 2007 until 2013, the United Arab Emirates Interest Rate averaged 1.37 Percent reaching an all time high of 4.75 Percent in November of 2007 and a record low of 1 Percent in January of 2009. In the United Arab Emirates the interest rates decisions are taken by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates. The official interest rate since November 2007 is overnight repurchase rate. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates Interest Rate.

source: Central Bank of the UAE

United Arab Emirates Government Budget

The United Arab Emirates recorded a Government Budget surplus equal to 2.90 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Government Budget in the United Arab Emirates is reported by the Central Bank of the UAE. Historically, from 2000 until 2011, the United Arab Emirates Government Budget averaged -0.86 Percent of GDP reaching an all time high of 13.50 Percent of GDP in December of 2008 and a record low of -17.70 Percent of GDP in December of 2009. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates Government Budget.

source: Central Bank of the UAE

United Arab Emirates Government Debt To GDP

The United Arab Emirates recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 14.60 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Debt To GDP in the United Arab Emirates is reported by the Central Bank of the UAE. Historically, from 1999 until 2012, the United Arab Emirates Government Debt To GDP averaged 9.71 Percent reaching an all time high of 23.40 Percent in December of 2009 and a record low of 2.70 Percent in December of 2001. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates Government Debt To GDP.

source: Central Bank of the UAE

United Arab Emirates Current Account to GDP

The United Arab Emirates recorded a Current Account surplus of 8.20 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Current Account to GDP in the United Arab Emirates is reported by the Central Bank of the UAE. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, the United Arab Emirates Current Account to GDP averaged 9.17 Percent reaching an all time high of 25 Percent in December of 1980 and a record low of 0.10 Percent in December of 1994. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates Current Account to GDP.

source: Central Bank of the UAE

United Arab Emirates Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rate in the United Arab Emirates decreased to 4.20 percent in 2012 from 4.60 percent in 2011. Unemployment Rate in the United Arab Emirates is reported by the Central Bank of the UAE. Historically, from 1985 until 2012, the United Arab Emirates Unemployment Rate averaged 3.12 Percent reaching an all time high of 4.60 Percent in December of 2011 and a record low of 1.15 Percent in December of 1985. In the United Arab Emirates, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates Unemployment Rate.

source: Central Bank of the UAE

United Arab Emirates | Credit Rating

Moody's rating for the United Arab Emirates sovereign debt is Aaa. Fitch's credit rating for the United Arab Emirates is AA. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of the United Arab Emirates thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for the United Arab Emirates as reported by major credit rating agencies.

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United Arab Emirates Population

The total population in United Arab Emirates was last recorded at 4.6 million people in 2011 from 0.1 million in 1960, changing 4978 percent during the last 50 years. Population in the United Arab Emirates is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, the United Arab Emirates Population averaged 1.8 Million reaching an all time high of 4.6 Million in December of 2009 and a record low of 0.1 Million in December of 1960. The population of the United Arab Emirates represents 0.07 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 1526 people on the planet is a resident of United Arab Emirates. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates Population.

source: World Bank

United Arab Emirates GDP

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the United Arab Emirates was worth 360.25 billion US dollars in 2011. The GDP value of the United Arab Emirates represents 0.58 percent of the world economy. GDP in the United Arab Emirates is reported by the The World Bank Group. Historically, from 1973 until 2011, the United Arab Emirates GDP averaged 72.9 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 360.3 USD Billion in December of 2011 and a record low of 2.9 USD Billion in December of 1973. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates GDP.

source: The World Bank Group

United Arab Emirates GDP per capita

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in the United Arab Emirates was last recorded at 21058.44 US dollars in 2011. The GDP per Capita in the United Arab Emirates is equivalent to 170 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in the United Arab Emirates is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1973 until 2011, the United Arab Emirates GDP per capita averaged 30695.6 USD reaching an all time high of 49329.2 USD in December of 1973 and a record low of 20766.3 USD in December of 1988. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates GDP per capita.

source: World Bank

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