Tax revenue decentralization, Ratio of this level of government's in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Tax revenue decentralization, Ratio of this level of government's was 0.0579 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
0.0579
Change on year
down 11.3%
World rank
80th
of 80 countries
All-time high
0.0653
in 2019
All-time low
0.0025
in 2011
Years of data
10
2011–2020

Tax revenue decentralization, Ratio of this level of government's in United Arab Emirates, 2011–2020

00.020.040.062011201520202011: 0.0032012: 0.0032013: 0.0042014: 0.0042015: 0.0072016: 0.0062017: 0.0062018: 0.0042019: 0.0652020: 0.058

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

United Arab Emirates recorded 0.0579 for tax revenue decentralization, ratio of this level of government's in 2020.

The figure is down 11.3% on the previous year and up 2,209.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tax revenue decentralization, ratio of this level of government's in United Arab Emirates peaked at 0.0653 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0025, in 2011.

That places United Arab Emirates 80th out of 80 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.

Tax revenue decentralization, Ratio of this level of government's in United Arab Emirates, year by year

Annual values for Tax revenue decentralization, Ratio of this level of government's revenue from this item to total general government revenue from this item, Percent (Central government) in United Arab Emirates, 2011 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2011 0.0025
2012 0.0028 +10.8%
2013 0.0036 +29.2%
2014 0.0036 +1.1%
2015 0.0069 +90.5%
2016 0.0063 -9.5%
2017 0.0058 -7.4%
2018 0.0043 -25.6%
2019 0.0653 +1412.7%
2020 0.0579 -11.3%

United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries

  • United Arab Emirates's 0.0579 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.8224, 7% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
  • United Arab Emirates's 0.0579 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.9036, 6% of the median. (5 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 0.0112 0.0025 0.0653 9
2020s 0.0579 0.0579 0.0579 1

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 77 Germany 0.4593 compare
  2. 78 Canada 0.4521 compare
  3. 79 Switzerland 0.4455 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tax revenue decentralization, ratio of this level of government's in United Arab Emirates?
Tax revenue decentralization, ratio of this level of government's in United Arab Emirates was 0.0579 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest tax revenue decentralization, ratio of this level of government's recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 0.0653 in 2019.
What is the lowest tax revenue decentralization, ratio of this level of government's recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0025 in 2011.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for tax revenue decentralization, ratio of this level of government's?
United Arab Emirates ranks 80th out of 80 countries with data for 2020.
Is tax revenue decentralization, ratio of this level of government's rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is up 2,209.7%. 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 Tax revenue decentralization, Ratio of this level of government's revenue from this item to total general government revenue from this item, Percent (Central government). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Tax revenue decentralization, Ratio of this level of government's revenue from this item to total general government revenue from this item, Percent (Central government)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
80 places, 1,657 data points, 1972–2020
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The Fiscal Decentralization dataset includes fiscal decentralization indicators for a sample of IMF member countries. The following indicators are included in the dataset: Revenue and Expenditure Decentralization Shares; Transfer dependency and Vertical Fiscal Imbalances; Deficit and Debt; Allocation of expenditure (economic classification); Allocation of expenditure (functional classification); Allocation of non-Tax Revenues; and Allocation of Taxes.