Dubai, UAE — The United Arab Emirates’ real gross domestic product (GDP) grew 6.2% in 2025 from a year earlier to reach AED1.9 trillion ($517.3 billion), while non-oil GDP expanded 6.8% to AED1.5 trillion, according to data released by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC).
The figures highlight continued growth in the Gulf state’s non-oil economy as it pursues a long-term strategy aimed at reducing reliance on hydrocarbons and strengthening a diversified economic base.
Diversification strategy
Economy and Tourism Minister Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri said the latest results reflected the effectiveness of the UAE’s strategy to build a diversified and sustainable economic model, supported by growth in non-oil sectors and the increasing role of new economy industries.
He said the performance reinforced progress toward the goals of the country’s “We the UAE 2031” vision and cited flexible economic policies and responsiveness to global developments as factors accelerating diversification and strengthening competitiveness.
FCSC Managing Director Hanan Mansour Ahli said the 2025 results demonstrated the success of the UAE’s economic and development policies in enhancing stability, competitiveness and economic efficiency.
She added that the country continued to strengthen its future economic readiness through investments in the digital economy, technology and innovation while developing an integrated economic ecosystem to support long-term growth and reinforce its position as a global business and investment hub.
Construction leads sector growth
Among major sectors, construction recorded the fastest growth in 2025, expanding 11.1% from the previous year.
The financial and insurance sector grew 10.4%, followed by real estate at 7.9% and transport and storage at 7.8%, reflecting broad-based expansion across key areas of the economy.
Trade remains largest non-oil contributor
Trade maintained the largest share of non-oil GDP at 16.9%, according to the FCSC.
The financial and insurance sector accounted for 13.2% of non-oil GDP, while construction contributed 12.9% and manufacturing industries represented 12.8%.
The sectoral breakdown underscored the diversity of the UAE’s production base and the continued contribution of a range of industries to economic growth.
