Public Debt in UAE
Public debt in the UAE averaged 15.6% of GDP in the decade to 2023, above the average for Middle East & North Africa of 15.6% of GDP. Public debt in 2023 was 32.4% of GDP. For more information on public debt, visit our dedicated page
UAE Public Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays Public Debt (% of GDP) for UAE from 2013 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
UAE Public Debt Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Debt (% of GDP) | 41.3 | 36.3 | 32.1 | 32.4 | - |
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