Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate was -3.42 % change on previous year in 2014. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2014)
-3.42 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 114.3%
World rank
132nd
of 164 countries
All-time high
38.81 % change on previous year
in 2000
All-time low
-7.66 % change on previous year
in 2002
Years of data
17
1998–2014

Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 1998–2014

-100102030401998200620141998: 20.2 % change on previous year1999: 5.6 % change on previous year2000: 38.8 % change on previous year2001: -1.3 % change on previous year2002: -7.7 % change on previous year2003: 9 % change on previous year2004: 16.8 % change on previous year2005: -3.1 % change on previous year2006: 8.5 % change on previous year2007: 18.1 % change on previous year2008: 36.8 % change on previous year2009: 19.6 % change on previous year2010: 26.5 % change on previous year2011: 9.6 % change on previous year2012: -0.822 % change on previous year2013: 23.8 % change on previous year2014: -3.4 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

United Arab Emirates recorded -3.42 % change on previous year for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in 2014.

The figure is down 114.3% on the previous year and down 120.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates peaked at 38.81 % change on previous year in 2000 and was at its lowest, -7.66 % change on previous year, in 2002.

United Arab Emirates ranks 132nd of 164 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, year by year

Annual values for Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 1998 to 2014.
Year % change on previous year Change
1998 20.22 % change on previous year
1999 5.55 % change on previous year -72.5%
2000 38.81 % change on previous year +598.7%
2001 -1.33 % change on previous year -103.4%
2002 -7.66 % change on previous year +477.6%
2003 8.98 % change on previous year -217.3%
2004 16.83 % change on previous year +87.5%
2005 -3.12 % change on previous year -118.5%
2006 8.5 % change on previous year -372.4%
2007 18.08 % change on previous year +112.8%
2008 36.77 % change on previous year +103.3%
2009 19.57 % change on previous year -46.8%
2010 26.51 % change on previous year +35.5%
2011 9.58 % change on previous year -63.9%
2012 -0.8221 % change on previous year -108.6%
2013 23.85 % change on previous year -3000.8%
2014 -3.42 % change on previous year -114.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 12.89 % change on previous year 5.55 % change on previous year 20.22 % change on previous year 2
2000s 13.54 % change on previous year -7.66 % change on previous year 38.81 % change on previous year 10
2010s 11.14 % change on previous year -3.42 % change on previous year 26.51 % change on previous year 5

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  5. 134 Trinidad and Tobago -3.6 % change on previous year compare
  6. 135 Sierra Leone -3.65 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates?
Military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates was -3.42 % change on previous year in 2014, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 38.81 % change on previous year in 2000.
What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was -7.66 % change on previous year in 2002.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate?
United Arab Emirates ranks 132nd out of 164 countries with data for 2014.
Is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is down 120.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
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Coverage
208 places, 10,048 data points, 1961–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.