Gabon Gross Savings
Gross savings as % of GDP NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS
Gabon's gross savings was 35.41% in 2025, ranked 13th globally. This represents a 10.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1978–2025.
Overview
Gabon's gross savings stood at 35.41% in 2025, a decline of +4.00% from 2024. The IMF projects 35.41% by 2025. Gabon ranked 13th globally.
Gabon's gross savings ratio has fallen from a post‑oil‑boom high of 48.84 % in 1981 to a historic low of 12.68 % in 1987, reflecting the severe fiscal adjustments that followed the collapse of world oil prices in the mid‑1980s. Over the 48‑year series, the indicator has fluctuated but remained well below its early peak, stabilising in recent decades around the mid‑30 % range. In 2025 the ratio reached 35.41 %, placing Gabon 13th among all nations and closely matching Algeria’s 35.45 % and Mauritania’s 35.81 % in the same year. The modest rebound from the 1980s trough suggests that higher commodity revenues and gradual diversification have supported a more sustainable savings posture, yet the level remains below the 1981 peak. Continued investment in non‑oil sectors and prudent fiscal management will be crucial if Gabon is to raise its gross savings further and narrow the gap with the early‑era high.
Data & projection
| Year | Gross Savings | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 30.37% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 30.92% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 31.37% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 33.13% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 34.17% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 35.41% | - | - |
| 2025 | 35.41% | −4.00% | #13 |
| 2024 | 39.41% | −2.43% | #11 |
| 2023 | 41.84% | +0.98% | #9 |
| 2022 | 40.87% | +3.90% | #16 |
| 2021 | 36.96% | +7.41% | #19 |
| 2020 | 29.56% | −5.00% | #35 |
| 2019 | 34.55% | +0.40% | #24 |
| 2018 | 34.16% | +4.91% | #23 |
| 2017 | 29.24% | −1.44% | #43 |
| 2016 | 30.68% | −6.44% | #24 |
| 2015 | 38.38% | −4.17% | #13 |
| 2014 | 42.39% | +0.09% | #12 |
| 2013 | 40.31% | −3.01% | #17 |
| 2012 | 43.89% | −2.77% | #16 |
| 2011 | 43.76% | +1.25% | #15 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Gabon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Gabon's gross savings was 35.41% in 2025. Ranked 13th globally. This represents a 10.1% decrease from the previous year.
Gabon's gross savings peaked at 48.84% in 1981.
The lowest gross savings in Gabon was 12.68% in 1987.
Gabon ranks 13th globally in gross savings as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Gabon's gross savings is projected to reach 35.41% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gross savings of Gabon in 2025 was 35.41%. This ranks 13th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_gabon_gross-savings,
title = {Gabon Gross Savings},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gabon/gross-savings/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}