24_International reserves in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: 24_International reserves was 266.01 billion excluding gold in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
266.01 billion excluding gold
Change on year
up 5.9%
World rank
11th
of 175 countries
All-time high
266.01 billion excluding gold
in 2026
All-time low
4.66 billion excluding gold
in 1990
Years of data
37
1990–2026
24_International reserves in United Arab Emirates, 1990–2026
Source: IMF. Measured in excluding gold.
Analysis
In 2026, 24_international reserves in United Arab Emirates stood at 266.01 billion excluding gold. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
The figure is up 5.9% on the previous year and up 217.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 24_international reserves in United Arab Emirates peaked at 266.01 billion excluding gold in 2026 and was at its lowest, 4.66 billion excluding gold, in 1990.
United Arab Emirates ranks 11th of 175 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
24_International reserves in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | excluding gold | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4.66 billion excluding gold | — |
| 1991 | 4.95 billion excluding gold | +6.3% |
| 1992 | 5.63 billion excluding gold | +13.7% |
| 1993 | 5.95 billion excluding gold | +5.6% |
| 1994 | 6.02 billion excluding gold | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 7.33 billion excluding gold | +21.7% |
| 1996 | 7.97 billion excluding gold | +8.7% |
| 1997 | 8.73 billion excluding gold | +9.5% |
| 1998 | 8.87 billion excluding gold | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 8.99 billion excluding gold | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 10.71 billion excluding gold | +19.1% |
| 2001 | 13.90 billion excluding gold | +29.9% |
| 2002 | 13.40 billion excluding gold | -3.7% |
| 2003 | 14.10 billion excluding gold | +5.2% |
| 2004 | 17.73 billion excluding gold | +25.8% |
| 2005 | 19.36 billion excluding gold | +9.2% |
| 2006 | 22.71 billion excluding gold | +17.3% |
| 2007 | 34.88 billion excluding gold | +53.6% |
| 2008 | 82.56 billion excluding gold | +136.7% |
| 2009 | 24.17 billion excluding gold | -70.7% |
| 2010 | 23.87 billion excluding gold | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 40.92 billion excluding gold | +71.4% |
| 2012 | 42.23 billion excluding gold | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 54.07 billion excluding gold | +28.0% |
| 2014 | 72.46 billion excluding gold | +34.0% |
| 2015 | 74.40 billion excluding gold | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 83.79 billion excluding gold | +12.6% |
| 2017 | 88.93 billion excluding gold | +6.1% |
| 2018 | 91.98 billion excluding gold | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 103.14 billion excluding gold | +12.1% |
| 2020 | 105.64 billion excluding gold | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 104.93 billion excluding gold | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 125.89 billion excluding gold | +20.0% |
| 2023 | 145.63 billion excluding gold | +15.7% |
| 2024 | 197.85 billion excluding gold | +35.9% |
| 2025 | 251.12 billion excluding gold | +26.9% |
| 2026 | 266.01 billion excluding gold | +5.9% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 266.01 billion excluding gold is above the median for high income countries, which is 21.73 billion excluding gold, 12.2× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 266.01 billion excluding gold is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 19.12 billion excluding gold, 13.9× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 24_International reserves in United Arab Emirates changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +136.7% | 34.88 billion excluding gold | 82.56 billion excluding gold |
| 2009 | -70.7% | 82.56 billion excluding gold | 24.17 billion excluding gold |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.91 billion excluding gold | 4.66 billion excluding gold | 8.99 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.35 billion excluding gold | 10.71 billion excluding gold | 82.56 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2010s | 67.58 billion excluding gold | 23.87 billion excluding gold | 103.14 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2020s | 171.01 billion excluding gold | 104.93 billion excluding gold | 266.01 billion excluding gold | 7 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 8 South Korea 417.45 billion excluding gold compare
- 9 Singapore 415.50 billion excluding gold compare
- 10 Brazil 336.42 billion excluding gold compare
- 12 Mexico 250.84 billion excluding gold compare
- 13 Thailand 245.23 billion excluding gold compare
- 14 United States 241.28 billion excluding gold compare
More reference data data for United Arab Emirates
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0407 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4839 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.6291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1364 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0486 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0008 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 24_international reserves in United Arab Emirates?
- 24_international reserves in United Arab Emirates was 266.01 billion excluding gold in 2026, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 24_international reserves recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 266.01 billion excluding gold in 2026.
- What is the lowest 24_international reserves recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.66 billion excluding gold in 1990.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for 24_international reserves?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 11th out of 175 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 24_international reserves rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 217.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from IMF, published as part of 24_International reserves (excluding gold). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The data on international reserve assets refer to entries published in the world tables of the IMF’s International Financial Statistics (IFS).