Tax revenue (% of GDP) in the United Arab Emirates in 2024 — 0.65%. Ranked 89 in the world out of 89. Since 1997, the indicator has fallen by 0.34 pp.
1997–2024 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: United Arab Emirates
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.65 | +0.03 pp |
| 2023 | 0.62 | +0.05 pp |
| 2022 | 0.57 | +0.04 pp |
| 2021 | 0.53 | −0.14 pp |
| 2020 | 0.67 | −0.27 pp |
| 2019 | 0.94 | +0.88 pp |
| 2018 | 0.06 | −0.01 pp |
| 2017 | 0.06 | +0.02 pp |
| 2016 | 0.04 | −0.01 pp |
| 2015 | 0.05 | −0.28 pp |
| 2014 | 0.34 | −0.02 pp |
| 2013 | 0.35 | +0.01 pp |
| 2012 | 0.35 | +0.04 pp |
| 2011 | 0.31 | — |
| 1999 | 1.12 | +0.05 pp |
| 1998 | 1.08 | +0.08 pp |
| 1997 | 0.99 | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
Georgia
24.26
Cyprus
23.94
Israel
23.24
Armenia
22.37
Türkiye
17.62
Azerbaijan
17.3
Lebanon
11.14
Saudi Arabia
8.09
United Arab Emirates
0.65
Central government tax revenue as a percent of GDP, excluding compulsory social contributions and revenue from fines and penalties. A level of 15% of GDP is considered the minimum threshold at which a state is able to provide basic services and infrastructure.
Important: Only the central budget is counted — in federal states the overall tax burden is substantially higher.
Source: World Development Indicators (World Bank), license CC BY 4.0.
How much the state collects in a year — all revenue except foreign grants.
Public Finance Government expenseHow much the state spends in a year — including wages, pensions, benefits and interest on debt.
Economy Government consumption (% of GDP)The share of GDP taken by government final consumption spending.
Public Finance Government debtGross general government debt as a percent of GDP.