Military spending, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Military spending, annual growth rate was -5.63 % change on previous year in 2014. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2014)
-5.63 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 125.0%
World rank
140th
of 159 countries
All-time high
36.96 % change on previous year
in 2000
All-time low
-10.27 % change on previous year
in 2002
Years of data
17
1998–2014

Military spending, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 1998–2014

-100102030401998200620141998: 17.9 % change on previous year1999: 3.4 % change on previous year2000: 37 % change on previous year2001: -4 % change on previous year2002: -10.3 % change on previous year2003: 5.7 % change on previous year2004: 11.2 % change on previous year2005: -8.8 % change on previous year2006: -0.721 % change on previous year2007: 6.3 % change on previous year2008: 21.8 % change on previous year2009: 17.7 % change on previous year2010: 25.4 % change on previous year2011: 8.6 % change on previous year2012: -1.5 % change on previous year2013: 22.5 % change on previous year2014: -5.6 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for military spending, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates is -5.63 % change on previous year, measured in 2014.

That represents a change of down 125.0% on the previous year and down 150.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, military spending, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates peaked at 36.96 % change on previous year in 2000 and was at its lowest, -10.27 % change on previous year, in 2002.

United Arab Emirates ranks 140th of 159 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Military spending, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, year by year

Annual values for Military spending, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 1998 to 2014.
Year % change on previous year Change
1998 17.92 % change on previous year
1999 3.38 % change on previous year -81.1%
2000 36.96 % change on previous year +992.6%
2001 -4.01 % change on previous year -110.9%
2002 -10.27 % change on previous year +156.0%
2003 5.68 % change on previous year -155.3%
2004 11.23 % change on previous year +97.6%
2005 -8.77 % change on previous year -178.1%
2006 -0.7209 % change on previous year -91.8%
2007 6.26 % change on previous year -967.8%
2008 21.82 % change on previous year +248.7%
2009 17.73 % change on previous year -18.7%
2010 25.41 % change on previous year +43.3%
2011 8.63 % change on previous year -66.0%
2012 -1.47 % change on previous year -117.1%
2013 22.5 % change on previous year -1625.9%
2014 -5.63 % change on previous year -125.0%

United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries

  • United Arab Emirates's -5.63 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.35 % change on previous year. (52 countries reporting)
  • United Arab Emirates's -5.63 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.48 % change on previous year. (20 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Military spending, annual growth rate 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.

YearChange FromTo
2013 +1625.9% -1.47 % change on previous year 22.5 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 10.65 % change on previous year 3.38 % change on previous year 17.92 % change on previous year 2
2000s 7.59 % change on previous year -10.27 % change on previous year 36.96 % change on previous year 10
2010s 9.89 % change on previous year -5.63 % change on previous year 25.41 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 137 Israel -4.92 % change on previous year compare
  2. 138 Mali -5.37 % change on previous year compare
  3. 139 Iran -5.59 % change on previous year compare
  4. 141 Egypt -5.8 % change on previous year compare
  5. 142 Moldova -5.98 % change on previous year compare
  6. 143 Ecuador -6.08 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is military spending, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates?
Military spending, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates was -5.63 % change on previous year in 2014, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest military spending, annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 36.96 % change on previous year in 2000.
What is the lowest military spending, annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was -10.27 % change on previous year in 2002.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for military spending, annual growth rate?
United Arab Emirates ranks 140th out of 159 countries with data for 2014.
Is military spending, annual growth rate rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is down 150.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military spending, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Military spending. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Military spending, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
159 places, 7,905 data points, 1950–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Military spending. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.