United Arab Emirates: Monetary freedom

The latest value from 2026 is 81.2 points, an increase from 80.5 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 69.93 points, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for the United Arab Emirates from 1996 to 2026 is 79.05 points. The minimum value, 68.8 points, was reached in 2010 while the maximum of 85.2 points was recorded in 2003. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The Monetary Freedom index for the United Arab Emirates from The Heritage Foundation reflects the stability of prices in the United Arab Emirates and the use of price controls by the government. Price stability with minimal price controls is the ideal state for the free market.

Definition: The score for the Monetary freedom index is based on two factors: the weighted average inflation rate for the most recent three years and price controls. Higher index values denote price stability without microeconomic intervention.