UAE’s real GDP grows 6.2 percent in 2025 to $517.3 billion as non-oil GDP surges 6.8 percent to $408.4 billion

The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre said the UAE’s real GDP rose 6.2 percent in 2025 from 2024 to AED1.9 trillion ($517.3 billion). Non-oil GDP increased 6.8 percent to AED1.5 trillion ($408.4 billion), with construction, finance and insurance, real estate, and transport and storage among the fastest-growing sectors. Officials linked the results to diversification policies, the “We the UAE 2031” vision, and investment in the digital economy, technology, and innovation.

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The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre announced that the UAE’s real gross domestic product grew 6.2 percent in 2025 compared with 2024, reaching AED1.9 trillion ($517.3 billion).

Over the same period, non-oil GDP rose 6.8 percent to AED1.5 trillion ($408.4 billion).

Officials link 2025 results to diversification

Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, said the national economy continues to deliver “outstanding and exceptional performance” under the leadership of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

He said the latest economic results reflect the effectiveness of the UAE’s strategy to develop a diversified and sustainable economic model, supported by growth in non-oil sectors and the rising role of new economy industries.

Bin Touq said this momentum reinforces the country’s path toward the objectives of the “We the UAE 2031” vision.

He added that the UAE’s flexible economic policies, based on future foresight and responsiveness to global developments, have accelerated economic diversification and strengthened the foundations of competitiveness and sustainable growth.

Sector growth and non-oil output shares

Several sectors recorded strong performance in 2025.

Construction led growth with an 11.1 percent increase, followed by financial and insurance at 10.4 percent, real estate at 7.9 percent, and transport and storage at 7.8 percent.

In the structure of non-oil GDP, trade held the largest share at 16.9 percent.

Financial and insurance followed at 13.2 percent, construction at 12.9 percent, and manufacturing industries at 12.8 percent.

FCSC points to policy impact and digital economy investment

Hanan Mansour Ahli, managing director of the FCSC, said the 2025 results reflect the success of the UAE’s development and economic policies in strengthening economic stability and improving the competitiveness of key sectors, while continuing to develop the national economy toward greater diversity and efficiency.

She added that the UAE continues to strengthen future economic readiness through investment in the digital economy, technology, and innovation, while developing an integrated economic system that supports long-term growth and reinforces its position as a global hub for business and investment.