The Gulf, compared
Eight core indicators, one chart each. Every figure is published in the INXEN ledger with its period and source; periods sometimes differ between sources and are stated on every figure.
GDP (nominal)
About this indicator →- Saudi Arabia$1,277 bn
- United Arab Emirates$552 bn
- Qatar$216 bn
Real GDP growth
About this indicator →Inflation (CPI)
About this indicator →Unemployment rate (total)
About this indicator →- Saudi Arabia3%
2025 · est. · World Bank, World Development Indicators
- United Arab Emirates2.2%
2025 · est. · World Bank, World Development Indicators
- Qatar0.1%
2025 · est. · World Bank, World Development Indicators
Population
About this indicator →- Saudi Arabia36.97 mn
- United Arab Emirates11.51 mn
- Qatar2.97 mn
Crude oil production
About this indicator →- Saudi Arabia8.96 mb/d
- United Arab Emirates2.92 mb/d
- Qatar0.61 mb/d
Proven crude oil reserves
About this indicator →- Saudi Arabia267.2 bn bbl
- United Arab Emirates113 bn bbl
- Qatar25.2 bn bbl
Proven natural gas reserves
About this indicator →- Qatar23,831 bcm
- Saudi Arabia9,727 bcm
- United Arab Emirates8,210 bcm
Sources
- World Bank, World Development Indicators · data.worldbank.org
- OPEC Annual Statistical Bulletin · opec.org