Trade openness in the United Arab Emirates in 2023 — 199.04%. Ranked 8 in the world out of 176. Since 2001, the indicator has risen by 109.18 pp.
2001–2023 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: United Arab Emirates
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 199.04 | +13.3 pp |
| 2022 | 185.74 | +2.83 pp |
| 2021 | 182.91 | +1.62 pp |
| 2020 | 181.29 | +17.47 pp |
| 2019 | 163.82 | +9.08 pp |
| 2018 | 154.75 | −10.73 pp |
| 2017 | 165.48 | +0.08 pp |
| 2016 | 165.39 | +1.11 pp |
| 2015 | 164.29 | +4.77 pp |
| 2014 | 159.52 | +2.12 pp |
| 2013 | 157.4 | +0.76 pp |
| 2012 | 156.64 | +12.46 pp |
| 2011 | 144.18 | +8.69 pp |
| 2010 | 135.49 | −17.98 pp |
| 2009 | 153.46 | +4.95 pp |
| 2008 | 148.51 | +11.72 pp |
| 2007 | 136.8 | +17.33 pp |
| 2006 | 119.47 | −0.08 pp |
| 2005 | 119.55 | +2.93 pp |
| 2004 | 116.62 | +14.32 pp |
| 2003 | 102.3 | +9.23 pp |
| 2002 | 93.07 | +3.21 pp |
| 2001 | 89.86 | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
The sum of exports and imports of goods and services as a percent of GDP — the standard indicator of the trade openness of an economy. Values above 100% are not an anomaly: they mean that trade turnover exceeds annual GDP, which is typical of trading hubs and of small economies built into supply chains.
Source: World Development Indicators (World Bank), license CC BY 4.0.
Merchandise exports plus imports as a percent of GDP — without services.
Trade Exports (% of GDP)How far the economy is oriented toward external markets.
Trade Imports (% of GDP)How far the economy depends on supplies from abroad.
Trade Trade balanceThe difference between exports and imports of goods and services. A minus means imports are larger.
