Financial Markets Efficiency Index in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Financial Markets Efficiency Index was 0.157 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Financial Markets Efficiency Index in United Arab Emirates, 1980–2020
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2020, financial markets efficiency index in United Arab Emirates stood at 0.157.
The figure is up 7.3% on the previous year and down 39.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, financial markets efficiency index in United Arab Emirates peaked at 0.8769 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.047, in 1989.
That places United Arab Emirates 47th out of 183 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Financial Markets Efficiency Index in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0.0633 | — |
| 1981 | 0.049 | -22.5% |
| 1982 | 0.049 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.049 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.0493 | +0.4% |
| 1985 | 0.0497 | +0.9% |
| 1986 | 0.0555 | +11.6% |
| 1987 | 0.0529 | -4.7% |
| 1988 | 0.0494 | -6.6% |
| 1989 | 0.047 | -4.9% |
| 1990 | 0.0509 | +8.5% |
| 1991 | 0.0498 | -2.2% |
| 1992 | 0.0583 | +17.0% |
| 1993 | 0.0764 | +31.1% |
| 1994 | 0.0804 | +5.2% |
| 1995 | 0.0976 | +21.3% |
| 1996 | 0.106 | +8.6% |
| 1997 | 0.1365 | +28.8% |
| 1998 | 0.1568 | +14.9% |
| 1999 | 0.1595 | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 0.1679 | +5.2% |
| 2001 | 0.1972 | +17.4% |
| 2002 | 0.2058 | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 0.2245 | +9.1% |
| 2004 | 0.2746 | +22.3% |
| 2005 | 0.2922 | +6.4% |
| 2006 | 0.3676 | +25.8% |
| 2007 | 0.4656 | +26.6% |
| 2008 | 0.8179 | +75.7% |
| 2009 | 0.5875 | -28.2% |
| 2010 | 0.2602 | -55.7% |
| 2011 | 0.1976 | -24.1% |
| 2012 | 0.2187 | +10.7% |
| 2013 | 0.4225 | +93.2% |
| 2014 | 0.8769 | +107.5% |
| 2015 | 0.363 | -58.6% |
| 2016 | 0.2864 | -21.1% |
| 2017 | 0.2349 | -18.0% |
| 2018 | 0.1357 | -42.2% |
| 2019 | 0.1463 | +7.8% |
| 2020 | 0.157 | +7.3% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 0.157 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.1876, 84% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 0.157 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.0729, 2.2× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Financial Markets Efficiency Index in United Arab Emirates changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +107.5% | 0.4225 | 0.8769 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0514 | 0.047 | 0.0633 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0972 | 0.0498 | 0.1595 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.3601 | 0.1679 | 0.8179 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3142 | 0.1357 | 0.8769 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.157 | 0.157 | 0.157 | 1 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
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 financial markets efficiency index in United Arab Emirates?
- Financial markets efficiency index in United Arab Emirates was 0.157 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest financial markets efficiency index recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 0.8769 in 2014.
- What is the lowest financial markets efficiency index recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.047 in 1989.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for financial markets efficiency index?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 47th out of 183 countries with data for 2020.
- Is financial markets efficiency index rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.6%. 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 Financial Markets Efficiency Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The dataset contains nine indices that summarize how developed financial institutions and financial markets are in terms of their depth, access, and efficiency. These indices are aggregated into an overall index of financial development. With the coverage of over 180 countries on annual frequency from 1980 onwards, the database should offer a useful analytical tool for researchers and policy makers.