Other expense, Ratio of this level of government's expenditure on in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Other expense, Ratio of this level of government's expenditure on was 0.0576 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
0.0576
Change on year
down 43.0%
World rank
64th
of 64 countries
All-time high
0.101
in 2019
All-time low
0.01
in 2016
Years of data
10
2011–2020

Other expense, Ratio of this level of government's expenditure on in United Arab Emirates, 2011–2020

00.020.040.060.080.12011201520202011: 0.0622012: 0.0662013: 0.0442014: 0.0392015: 0.0172016: 0.012017: 0.0152018: 0.0332019: 0.1012020: 0.058

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

United Arab Emirates recorded 0.0576 for other expense, ratio of this level of government's expenditure on in 2020.

The figure is down 43.0% on the previous year and down 7.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other expense, ratio of this level of government's expenditure on in United Arab Emirates peaked at 0.101 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.01, in 2016.

That places United Arab Emirates 64th out of 64 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Other expense, Ratio of this level of government's expenditure on in United Arab Emirates, year by year

Annual values for Other expense, Ratio of this level of government's expenditure on this item to total general government expenditure on this, Percent (Central government) in United Arab Emirates, 2011 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2011 0.062
2012 0.0656 +5.9%
2013 0.0438 -33.2%
2014 0.0388 -11.5%
2015 0.0167 -56.9%
2016 0.01 -40.3%
2017 0.015 +50.1%
2018 0.0326 +118.2%
2019 0.101 +209.6%
2020 0.0576 -43.0%

United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries

  • United Arab Emirates's 0.0576 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.6358, 9% of the median. (27 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 0.0428 0.01 0.101 9
2020s 0.0576 0.0576 0.0576 1

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 61 Switzerland 0.2313 compare
  2. 62 Belgium 0.1748 compare
  3. 63 Mexico 0.1686 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is other expense, ratio of this level of government's expenditure on in United Arab Emirates?
Other expense, ratio of this level of government's expenditure on in United Arab Emirates was 0.0576 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest other expense, ratio of this level of government's expenditure on recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 0.101 in 2019.
What is the lowest other expense, ratio of this level of government's expenditure on recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was 0.01 in 2016.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for other expense, ratio of this level of government's expenditure on?
United Arab Emirates ranks 64th out of 64 countries with data for 2020.
Is other expense, ratio of this level of government's expenditure on rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is down 7.1%. 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 Other expense, Ratio of this level of government's expenditure on this item to total general government expenditure on this, Percent (Central government). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Other expense, Ratio of this level of government's expenditure on this item to total general government expenditure on this, Percent (Central government)
Source
International Monetary Fund
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Coverage
64 places, 1,068 data points, 1990–2020
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