The 2025 Economic Survey has been launched to gather detailed data from across the emirate’s business landscape. The initiative, led by the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment, seeks to deliver accurate insights into the contribution of different industries to GDP. By doing so, it will support evidence-based policymaking, strategic planning, and the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.
Driving data-led growth
The survey will be conducted through online forms, direct communication channels, and field visits to private sector establishments. Participating businesses are encouraged to provide information in line with approved statistical formats. Findings will serve as a vital tool to measure growth, enhance competitiveness, and strengthen the overall business environment.
Younus Al Nasser, Chief Executive Officer of the Data and Statistics Establishment, said: “In today’s fast-evolving era of data, digitalization, and artificial intelligence, data remains fundamental to decision-making and future-focused strategic planning. The economic survey provides essential inputs for measuring economic performance – most notably the GDP and other indicators that reflect the reality of the emirate’s economy.”
Supporting Dubai’s D33 agenda
The 2025 Economic Survey is positioned as a key pillar in advancing the Dubai Economic Agenda D33. It will capture data across multiple sectors including industry, agriculture, health, education, technology, finance, insurance, trade, real estate, transport, construction, services, culture, hospitality, restaurants, and free zones.
“This survey is a key pillar in advancing the objectives of Dubai Economic Agenda D33 to foster Dubai’s position as a global economic capital by providing accurate data for measuring key economic indicators, with the emirate’s GDP being a primary focus,” Al Nasser added.
The Data and Statistics Establishment reaffirmed its position as the sole authorised entity to collect and publish official statistics in the emirate. All responses, it confirmed, will be managed with strict privacy and confidentiality protocols.
