UAE rises to 16th place Globally for Government support

UAE is redefining its position on the global stage. In 2025, competitiveness reports placed the nation among the top 20 countries for government support, marking a remarkable 27-place climb in just one year. This progress represents far more than a numerical rise; it signals a decisive shift in how the UAE is managing resources, driving economic expansion, and building the foundations of a sustainable future.

The International Institute for Management Development’s World Competitiveness Yearbook reports that the UAE has advanced from 43rd place in 2024 to 16th in 2025 in the Government Support Index. This index evaluates government support as a percentage of GDP and serves as a key measure of how effectively nations allocate public resources to stimulate economic growth. 

The Ministry of Finance said this progress comes from strong coordination between federal and local financial departments, better use of resources, and the use of modern financial analysis tools. The UAE has also focused on improving the quality of financial data, promoting sustainability, and keeping a balanced budget. These steps are central to the country’s long-term economic vision and support its commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The Ministry has also outlined a clear goal of positioning the UAE among the world’s top 10 in the Government Support Index by 2026. This objective, driven by strong leadership and a focus on measurable results, places financial sustainability at the heart of the nation’s economic strategy.

The IMD Yearbook further highlights the UAE’s position across several top global rankings:

• 1st in venture capital and collected personal income tax as a share of GDP
• 2nd in corporate profit tax rate
• 3rd in government budget surplus/deficit ($bn)
• 4th in decline in indirect tax revenues and decline in consumption tax rate
• 5th in taxes collected on capital and property
• 6th in public finance
• 7th globally, and 1st regionally, in government expenditure as a percentage of GDP
• 9th in real growth of government consumption expenditure

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