Fossil fuel subsidies gdp in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Fossil fuel subsidies gdp was 4.48 in 2021. β Volatile
Latest (2021)
4.48
Change on year
up 289.6%
World rank
17th
of 186 countries
All-time high
7.87
in 2012
All-time low
1.15
in 2020
Years of data
12
2010β2021
Fossil fuel subsidies gdp in United Arab Emirates, 2010β2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, fossil fuel subsidies gdp in United Arab Emirates stood at 4.48.
That represents a change of up 289.6% on the previous year and down 33.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel subsidies gdp in United Arab Emirates peaked at 7.87 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.15, in 2020.
United Arab Emirates ranks 17th of 186 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.52 | 1.56 | 7.87 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.82 | 1.15 | 4.48 | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for United Arab Emirates
- Fuel imports 4.5% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 2.2% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 3.4% (2023)
- Gas production 586.29 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 51,674 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 586.29 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 51,674 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0.0001 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0.0001 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel subsidies gdp in United Arab Emirates?
- Fossil fuel subsidies gdp in United Arab Emirates was 4.48 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel subsidies gdp recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 7.87 in 2012.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel subsidies gdp recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.15 in 2020.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for fossil fuel subsidies gdp?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 17th out of 186 countries with data for 2021.
- Is fossil fuel subsidies gdp rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil fuel subsidies gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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