Military expenditure (current USD) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Military expenditure was 22.76 billion current USD in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Military expenditure in United Arab Emirates, 1997–2014
Source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in current USD.
Analysis
In 2014, military expenditure in United Arab Emirates stood at 22.76 billion current USD.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.4% on the previous year and up 233.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure in United Arab Emirates peaked at 23.56 billion current USD in 2013 and was at its lowest, 3.34 billion current USD, in 1997.
United Arab Emirates ranks 20th of 168 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military expenditure in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | current USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 3.34 billion current USD | — |
| 1998 | 4.01 billion current USD | +20.2% |
| 1999 | 4.23 billion current USD | +5.6% |
| 2000 | 5.88 billion current USD | +38.8% |
| 2001 | 5.80 billion current USD | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 5.35 billion current USD | -7.7% |
| 2003 | 5.83 billion current USD | +9.0% |
| 2004 | 6.82 billion current USD | +16.8% |
| 2005 | 6.60 billion current USD | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 7.17 billion current USD | +8.5% |
| 2007 | 8.46 billion current USD | +18.1% |
| 2008 | 11.57 billion current USD | +36.8% |
| 2009 | 13.84 billion current USD | +19.6% |
| 2010 | 17.50 billion current USD | +26.5% |
| 2011 | 19.18 billion current USD | +9.6% |
| 2012 | 19.02 billion current USD | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 23.56 billion current USD | +23.8% |
| 2014 | 22.76 billion current USD | -3.4% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 22.76 billion current USD is above the median for high income countries, which is 6.62 billion current USD, 3.4× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 22.76 billion current USD is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.04 billion current USD, 5.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.86 billion current USD | 3.34 billion current USD | 4.23 billion current USD | 3 |
| 2000s | 7.73 billion current USD | 5.35 billion current USD | 13.84 billion current USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.41 billion current USD | 17.50 billion current USD | 23.56 billion current USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More public sector data for United Arab Emirates
- Democracy 0 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (2025)
- Elected parliament 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 0 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 0 (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Arms imports 932.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 84.83 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0017 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure in United Arab Emirates?
- Military expenditure in United Arab Emirates was 22.76 billion current USD in 2014, according to SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest military expenditure recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 23.56 billion current USD in 2013.
- What is the lowest military expenditure recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.34 billion current USD in 1997.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for military expenditure?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 20th out of 168 countries with data for 2014.
- Is military expenditure rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 233.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), published as part of Military expenditure (current USD). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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