Current Account Balance in UAE
The current account balance in the UAE averaged 10.2% of GDP in the decade to 2021, significantly above the Middle East & North Africa average of 3.8% of GDP. The 2021 reading was 11.6% of GDP. For more current account information, visit our dedicated page.
UAE Current Account Chart
Note: This chart displays Current Account (% of GDP) for UAE from 2012 to 2021.
Source: Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates.
UAE Current Account Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | 9.5 | 8.9 | 6.0 | 11.6 | - |
| Current Account Balance (USD bn) | 40.5 | 37.3 | 21.1 | 48.0 | - |
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