Annual inflation, consumer prices in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Annual inflation, consumer prices was 1.7% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.7%
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
146th
of 187 countries
All-time high
12.3%
in 2008
All-time low
-2.1%
in 2020
Years of data
17
2008–2024

Annual inflation, consumer prices in United Arab Emirates, 2008–2024

05102008201620242008: 12.3 %2009: 1.6 %2010: 0.878 %2011: 0.877 %2012: 0.662 %2013: 1.1 %2014: 2.3 %2015: 4.1 %2016: 1.6 %2017: 2 %2018: 3.1 %2019: -1.9 %2020: -2.1 %2021: 0.18 %2022: 5.3 %2023: 1.6 %2024: 1.7 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual inflation, consumer prices in United Arab Emirates is 1.7%, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 2.3% on the previous year and down 29.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual inflation, consumer prices in United Arab Emirates peaked at 12.3% in 2008 and was at its lowest, -2.1%, in 2020.

That places United Arab Emirates 146th out of 187 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6.9% 1.6% 12.3% 2
2010s 1.5% -1.9% 4.1% 10
2020s 1.3% -2.1% 5.3% 5

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  5. 148 Kosovo 1.6% compare
  6. 149 Finland 1.6% compare

See the full ranking of 223 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual inflation, consumer prices in United Arab Emirates?
Annual inflation, consumer prices in United Arab Emirates was 1.7% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest annual inflation, consumer prices recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 12.3% in 2008.
What is the lowest annual inflation, consumer prices recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was -2.1% in 2020.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for annual inflation, consumer prices?
United Arab Emirates ranks 146th out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual inflation, consumer prices rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is down 29.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Annual inflation, consumer prices (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual inflation, consumer prices (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
223 places, 5,311 data points, 2000–2024
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