Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices was 148.55 in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
148.55
Change on year
down 13.1%
World rank
70th
of 174 countries
All-time high
170.85
in 2018
All-time low
0.5301
in 1970
Years of data
50
1970–2019

Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in United Arab Emirates, 1970–2019

050100150197019942019

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

United Arab Emirates recorded 148.55 for gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in 2019.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.1% on the previous year and up 23.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in United Arab Emirates peaked at 170.85 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.5301, in 1970.

United Arab Emirates ranks 70th of 174 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in United Arab Emirates, year by year

Annual values for Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency in United Arab Emirates, 1970 to 2019.
Year Value Change
1970 0.5301
1971 0.7753 +46.3%
1972 1.19 +53.1%
1973 1.46 +22.9%
1974 2.83 +94.3%
1975 8.31 +193.2%
1976 11.42 +37.5%
1977 15.63 +36.8%
1978 17.76 +13.6%
1979 19.59 +10.3%
1980 20.77 +6.0%
1981 21.11 +1.6%
1982 21.82 +3.4%
1983 21.81 -0.0%
1984 20.06 -8.0%
1985 16.85 -16.0%
1986 16.1 -4.4%
1987 13.99 -13.1%
1988 14.4 +2.9%
1989 15.41 +7.1%
1990 16.6 +7.7%
1991 17.77 +7.0%
1992 20.53 +15.5%
1993 16.53 -19.5%
1994 23.33 +41.1%
1995 23.05 -1.2%
1996 27.35 +18.7%
1997 30.78 +12.5%
1998 35.45 +15.2%
1999 32.78 -7.5%
2000 29.57 -9.8%
2001 33.67 +13.9%
2002 35.67 +5.9%
2003 40.3 +13.0%
2004 44.5 +10.4%
2005 47.77 +7.3%
2006 55.93 +17.1%
2007 66.72 +19.3%
2008 103.16 +54.6%
2009 120.8 +17.1%
2010 105.71 -12.5%
2011 111.05 +5.0%
2012 115.02 +3.6%
2013 119.67 +4.0%
2014 135.01 +12.8%
2015 145.84 +8.0%
2016 150.03 +2.9%
2017 162.32 +8.2%
2018 170.85 +5.3%
2019 148.55 -13.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 7.95 0.5301 19.59 10
1980s 18.23 13.99 21.82 10
1990s 24.42 16.53 35.45 10
2000s 57.81 29.57 120.8 10
2010s 136.41 105.71 170.85 10

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 67 Gabon 184.23 compare
  2. 68 Ukraine 154.03 compare
  3. 69 Brazil 149.84 compare
  4. 71 Türkiye 148.23 compare
  5. 72 Hong Kong, China 145.65 compare
  6. 73 South Africa 137.31 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in United Arab Emirates?
Gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in United Arab Emirates was 148.55 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 170.85 in 2018.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was 0.5301 in 1970.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices?
United Arab Emirates ranks 70th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
Is gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is up 23.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
174 places, 7,964 data points, 1960–2019
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