PPP conversion factor, GDP (LCU per international $) (UNESCO) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: PPP conversion factor, GDP (LCU per international $) (UNESCO) was 2.33 LCU per international $ in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
2.33 LCU per international $
Change on year
down 1.7%
World rank
121st
of 203 countries
All-time high
2.48 LCU per international $
in 2022
All-time low
1.03 LCU per international $
in 1998
Years of data
35
1990–2024
PPP conversion factor, GDP in United Arab Emirates, 1990–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in LCU per international $.
Analysis
In 2024, ppp conversion factor, gdp in United Arab Emirates stood at 2.33 LCU per international $.
The figure is down 1.7% on the previous year and up 5.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ppp conversion factor, gdp in United Arab Emirates peaked at 2.48 LCU per international $ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.03 LCU per international $, in 1998.
That places United Arab Emirates 121st out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 35 years of available data.
PPP conversion factor, GDP (LCU per international $) (UNESCO) in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | LCU per international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.13 LCU per international $ | — |
| 1991 | 1.1 LCU per international $ | -2.5% |
| 1992 | 1.09 LCU per international $ | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 1.08 LCU per international $ | -1.1% |
| 1994 | 1.06 LCU per international $ | -2.3% |
| 1995 | 1.08 LCU per international $ | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 1.12 LCU per international $ | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 1.09 LCU per international $ | -2.6% |
| 1998 | 1.03 LCU per international $ | -5.3% |
| 1999 | 1.1 LCU per international $ | +6.9% |
| 2000 | 1.2 LCU per international $ | +9.0% |
| 2001 | 1.15 LCU per international $ | -4.5% |
| 2002 | 1.17 LCU per international $ | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 1.2 LCU per international $ | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 1.26 LCU per international $ | +5.7% |
| 2005 | 1.43 LCU per international $ | +13.0% |
| 2006 | 1.55 LCU per international $ | +8.6% |
| 2007 | 1.7 LCU per international $ | +9.6% |
| 2008 | 1.98 LCU per international $ | +16.3% |
| 2009 | 1.67 LCU per international $ | -15.7% |
| 2010 | 1.92 LCU per international $ | +15.1% |
| 2011 | 2.13 LCU per international $ | +10.9% |
| 2012 | 2.19 LCU per international $ | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 2.23 LCU per international $ | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 2.21 LCU per international $ | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 2.23 LCU per international $ | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 2.24 LCU per international $ | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 2.29 LCU per international $ | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 2.24 LCU per international $ | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 2.11 LCU per international $ | -5.4% |
| 2020 | 2.09 LCU per international $ | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 2.36 LCU per international $ | +13.1% |
| 2022 | 2.48 LCU per international $ | +5.1% |
| 2023 | 2.37 LCU per international $ | -4.7% |
| 2024 | 2.33 LCU per international $ | -1.7% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 2.33 LCU per international $ is above the median for high income countries, which is 1 LCU per international $, 2.3× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 2.33 LCU per international $ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.6 LCU per international $, 65% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.09 LCU per international $ | 1.03 LCU per international $ | 1.13 LCU per international $ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.43 LCU per international $ | 1.15 LCU per international $ | 1.98 LCU per international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.18 LCU per international $ | 1.92 LCU per international $ | 2.29 LCU per international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.33 LCU per international $ | 2.09 LCU per international $ | 2.48 LCU per international $ | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More population data for United Arab Emirates
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.9136 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.9136 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.4807 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 11,450 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.6462 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 1.08 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.911 (2100)
- Population density 367.99 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.66 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ppp conversion factor, gdp in United Arab Emirates?
- Ppp conversion factor, gdp in United Arab Emirates was 2.33 LCU per international $ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest ppp conversion factor, gdp recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 2.48 LCU per international $ in 2022.
- What is the lowest ppp conversion factor, gdp recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.03 LCU per international $ in 1998.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for ppp conversion factor, gdp?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 121st out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is ppp conversion factor, gdp rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of PPP conversion factor, GDP (LCU per international $). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release