United Arab Emirates: Government Expenditure as a Share of GDP

Expenses are cash payments for a government's operational activities in providing goods and services. These expenses include employee compensation (such as wages and salaries), interest, subsidies, grants, social benefits, and other expenses such as rent and dividends. The chart displays expense rates as a percentage of GDP in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 2011 to 2021. Over this period, the UAE has experienced fluctuations in these rates, reflecting changes in government spending in response to various economic and social factors.