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United Arab Emirates
Quick facts
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Population
- 6.1 m
- Area
- 83,600 km²
- Region
- Western Asia
- Languages
- Arabic
- Currency
- United Arab Emirates dirham (د.إ)
- Demonym
- Emirati
- UN member
- Yes
How United Arab Emirates compares
Economy size$552 B
26th of 178 worldwide · 3rd of 15 in Western Asia
Income per person$50,274
22nd of 178 worldwide · 2nd of 15 in Western Asia
Life expectancy83.1 yrs
14th of 179 worldwide · 2nd of 15 in Western Asia
Internet access100.0%
1st of 179 worldwide · 1st of 15 in Western Asia
Military spending$23 B
19th of 163 worldwide · 3rd of 14 in Western Asia
Highlights
GDP
$552 B
World Bank2024
Gross Domestic Product — the total market value of all goods and services produced in a year, at current prices.
GDP per capita
$50,274
World Bank2024
GDP divided by population — a rough measure of average economic output per person.
Life expectancy
83.1 yrs
World Bank2024
Years a newborn would live if current mortality patterns held throughout its life.
R&D spending
1.5%
Gross expenditure on research & development as a share of GDP.
Researchers (per million)
2,607
Full-time-equivalent researchers per million people.
Resource rents
17.6%
World Bank2021
Total natural-resource rents (oil, gas, mineral, forest) as a share of GDP.
The history journey
From the Bronze Age oases and pearling dhows of the lower Gulf to the oil-fueled federation of seven emirates.
Pilot a cinematic, sourced journey through its eras — moment by moment.