Compare Saudi Arabia and the UAE on GDP
Saudi Arabia's nominal GDP stood at US$1,254 bn in 2024 1 and US$1,277 bn in 2025 2, while the UAE recorded US$552 bn in 2024 3, making the Saudi economy more than twice the size of the Emirati economy in that year. Both figures are sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators 123. The UAE's 2023 GDP was US$523 bn 4.
| Comparison | Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
| GDP (nominal) | $1,277 bn (2025) | $552 bn (2024) |
Sources
- 1World Bank, World Development Indicators ↗ · Saudi Arabia · GDP (nominal): $1,254 bn · 2024 · 13 Jul 2026
- 2World Bank, World Development Indicators ↗ · Saudi Arabia · GDP (nominal): $1,277 bn · 2025 · 13 Jul 2026
- 3World Bank, World Development Indicators ↗ · United Arab Emirates · GDP (nominal): $552 bn · 2024 · 13 Jul 2026
- 4World Bank, World Development Indicators ↗ · United Arab Emirates · GDP (nominal): $523 bn · 2023 · 13 Jul 2026