External balance on goods and services in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: External balance on goods and services was 76.55 billion current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
76.55 billion current US$
Change on year
down 18.5%
World rank
9th
of 192 countries
All-time high
139.74 billion current US$
in 2013
All-time low
6.52 billion current US$
in 2002
Years of data
23
2001–2023

External balance on goods and services in United Arab Emirates, 2001–2023

050.0B100.0B150.0B2001201220232001: 8.7B current US$2002: 6.5B current US$2003: 11.9B current US$2004: 15.5B current US$2005: 28.2B current US$2006: 39.5B current US$2007: 20.6B current US$2008: 29.1B current US$2009: 14.8B current US$2010: 59.7B current US$2011: 99.9B current US$2012: 135.8B current US$2013: 139.7B current US$2014: 127.6B current US$2015: 89.5B current US$2016: 89.9B current US$2017: 96.8B current US$2018: 118.7B current US$2019: 98.9B current US$2020: 53.0B current US$2021: 77.6B current US$2022: 93.9B current US$2023: 76.5B current US$

Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.

Analysis

The most recent figure for external balance on goods and services in United Arab Emirates is 76.55 billion current US$, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.5% on the previous year and down 45.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, external balance on goods and services in United Arab Emirates peaked at 139.74 billion current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 6.52 billion current US$, in 2002.

That places United Arab Emirates 9th out of 192 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 19.43 billion current US$ 6.52 billion current US$ 39.50 billion current US$ 9
2010s 105.65 billion current US$ 59.72 billion current US$ 139.74 billion current US$ 10
2020s 75.28 billion current US$ 53.05 billion current US$ 93.91 billion current US$ 4

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 6 South Korea 96.70 billion current US$ compare
  2. 7 Switzerland 93.33 billion current US$ compare
  3. 8 Qatar 87.17 billion current US$ compare
  4. 10 Spain 72.91 billion current US$ compare
  5. 11 Russia 69.06 billion current US$ compare
  6. 12 Norway 62.06 billion current US$ compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is external balance on goods and services in United Arab Emirates?
External balance on goods and services in United Arab Emirates was 76.55 billion current US$ in 2023, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
What is the highest external balance on goods and services recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 139.74 billion current US$ in 2013.
What is the lowest external balance on goods and services recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was 6.52 billion current US$ in 2002.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for external balance on goods and services?
United Arab Emirates ranks 9th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
Is external balance on goods and services rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is down 45.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of External balance on goods and services (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
External balance on goods and services (current US$)
Unit
current US$
Source
Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
192 places, 9,040 data points, 1960–2025
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The balance of international trade in goods and services is the difference between the exports and imports of goods and services. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.