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Index / Economy /
   United Arab Emirates / Economy /
Figures
Figures here show 2008 estimates, unless otherwise noted. Economic factors can never be given with accuracy. Not because research is inadequate, but because reporting systems vary between companies and sectors, and with this variation follows statistical insecurity.
| GDP |
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Per capita
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$44,600 |
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Net
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$206 billion |
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Annual growth |
7.4%
Growth rates goes up and down. Was 6% in 2007, 14.9% in 2006. |
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By sector |
Agriculture 2%
Industry 62%
Services 36% |
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Annual inflation rate |
16%
Stable from previous year. |
| Foreign debts |
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Compared to GDP |
66%
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Net |
US$135 billion |
| Trade |
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Balance |
+36% |
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Exports |
US$239 billion |
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Main products |
Crude oil 45%, natural gas, reexports, dried fish, dates |
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Main partners |
Japan 23%; South Korea 9%; India 8%; Iran 7%; Thailand 5% |
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Imports |
US$176 billion |
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Main products |
Machinery and transport equipment, chemicals, food |
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Main partners |
China 13%; India 10%; US 9%; Germany 7%; Japan 6%; Turkey 5%; Italy 4% |
| Work life |
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Official unemployment |
2.4% (2001) |
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Work force |
Agriculture 7%
Industry 15%
Services 78%
(2000) |
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Population below poverty line |
20% (2003) |
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