Fossil fuel subsidies in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Fossil fuel subsidies was 14.06 billion in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel subsidies in United Arab Emirates, 2010–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, fossil fuel subsidies in United Arab Emirates stood at 14.06 billion.
The figure is down 61.7% on the previous year and down 39.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel subsidies in United Arab Emirates peaked at 36.75 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, 4.55 billion, in 2020.
That places United Arab Emirates 17th out of 149 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 14.47 billion | 6.00 billion | 23.92 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.18 billion | 4.55 billion | 36.75 billion | 4 |
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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)
- Fuel exports 68.2% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 4.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 51.38 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel subsidies in United Arab Emirates?
- Fossil fuel subsidies in United Arab Emirates was 14.06 billion in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel subsidies recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 36.75 billion in 2022.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel subsidies recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.55 billion in 2020.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for fossil fuel subsidies?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 17th out of 149 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fossil fuel subsidies rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.6%. 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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