Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations was 151.89 billion Domestic currency in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
151.89 billion Domestic currency
Change on year
up 14.1%
World rank
71st
of 145 countries
All-time high
151.89 billion Domestic currency
in 2025
All-time low
10.54 billion Domestic currency
in 2001
Years of data
25
2001–2025
Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in United Arab Emirates, 2001–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in Domestic currency.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 151.89 billion Domestic currency for currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in 2025. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.1% on the previous year and up 160.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in United Arab Emirates peaked at 151.89 billion Domestic currency in 2025 and was at its lowest, 10.54 billion Domestic currency, in 2001.
United Arab Emirates ranks 71st of 145 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Domestic currency | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 10.54 billion Domestic currency | — |
| 2002 | 11.94 billion Domestic currency | +13.3% |
| 2003 | 13.79 billion Domestic currency | +15.5% |
| 2004 | 15.78 billion Domestic currency | +14.5% |
| 2005 | 17.52 billion Domestic currency | +11.1% |
| 2006 | 21.84 billion Domestic currency | +24.6% |
| 2007 | 25.94 billion Domestic currency | +18.8% |
| 2008 | 36.96 billion Domestic currency | +42.5% |
| 2009 | 37.22 billion Domestic currency | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 38.56 billion Domestic currency | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 41.59 billion Domestic currency | +7.9% |
| 2012 | 45.62 billion Domestic currency | +9.7% |
| 2013 | 50.41 billion Domestic currency | +10.5% |
| 2014 | 59.02 billion Domestic currency | +17.1% |
| 2015 | 58.39 billion Domestic currency | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 62.26 billion Domestic currency | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 67.72 billion Domestic currency | +8.8% |
| 2018 | 70.53 billion Domestic currency | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 78.22 billion Domestic currency | +10.9% |
| 2020 | 94.72 billion Domestic currency | +21.1% |
| 2021 | 94.08 billion Domestic currency | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 101.94 billion Domestic currency | +8.3% |
| 2023 | 116.98 billion Domestic currency | +14.8% |
| 2024 | 133.15 billion Domestic currency | +13.8% |
| 2025 | 151.89 billion Domestic currency | +14.1% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 151.89 billion Domestic currency is above the median for high income countries, which is 53.10 billion Domestic currency, 2.9× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 151.89 billion Domestic currency is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 138.20 billion Domestic currency, 1.1× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.28 billion Domestic currency | 10.54 billion Domestic currency | 37.22 billion Domestic currency | 9 |
| 2010s | 57.23 billion Domestic currency | 38.56 billion Domestic currency | 78.22 billion Domestic currency | 10 |
| 2020s | 115.46 billion Domestic currency | 94.08 billion Domestic currency | 151.89 billion Domestic currency | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 68 Kyrgyzstan 176.43 billion Domestic currency compare
- 69 Malaysia 162.29 billion Domestic currency compare
- 70 South Africa 152.22 billion Domestic currency compare
- 72 Romania 137.66 billion Domestic currency compare
- 73 Israel 124.51 billion Domestic currency compare
- 74 Haiti 120.94 billion Domestic currency compare
More financial sector data for United Arab Emirates
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 69.02 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate -1.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 50.4 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 69.02 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate -1.84 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in United Arab Emirates?
- Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in United Arab Emirates was 151.89 billion Domestic currency in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest currency in circulation outside of depository corporations recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 151.89 billion Domestic currency in 2025.
- What is the lowest currency in circulation outside of depository corporations recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.54 billion Domestic currency in 2001.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for currency in circulation outside of depository corporations?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 71st out of 145 countries with data for 2025.
- Is currency in circulation outside of depository corporations rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 160.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations (Domestic currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Monetary Aggregates dataset presents monetary aggregates based on standardized SRF data, while also reflecting country-specific components aligned with national definitions.