Saudi Arabia Consumer Price Index
Consumer price index (2010 = 100) FP.CPI.TOTL
Saudi Arabia's consumer price index was 139.28 in 2025, ranked 136th globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1963–2025.
Overview
Saudi Arabia's consumer price index stood at 139.28 in 2025, a rise of +3.55 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 139.28 by 2025. Saudi Arabia ranked 136th globally.
Saudi Arabia's Consumer Price Index (CPI) has exhibited a significant increase over the past six decades, with the latest value standing at 139.28 in 2025. This represents the all-time peak, marking a substantial rise from the country's lowest point of 19.94 in 1963, a 602% increase. The CPI has been on a steady upward trajectory, surpassing that of peer economies such as Luxembourg, which recorded a CPI of 139.75 in 2025. The rising CPI in Saudi Arabia can be attributed to various factors, including economic growth and increasing global oil prices. While the country has managed to mitigate inflationary pressures in recent years, a sustained global economic downturn or a significant decline in oil prices could alter the CPI trajectory, potentially leading to a decrease in the inflation rate and a shift in the country's monetary policy stance.
Data & projection
| Year | Consumer Price Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 145.41 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 142.35 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 139.28 | - | - |
| 2025 | 139.28 | +3.55 | #136 |
| 2024 | 135.74 | +2.25 | #46 |
| 2023 | 133.48 | +3.04 | #51 |
| 2022 | 130.45 | +3.15 | #57 |
| 2021 | 127.30 | +3.78 | #83 |
| 2020 | 123.51 | +4.03 | #82 |
| 2019 | 119.49 | −1.44 | #75 |
| 2018 | 120.93 | +2.91 | #87 |
| 2017 | 118.02 | −0.99 | #85 |
| 2016 | 119.01 | +2.39 | #96 |
| 2015 | 116.62 | +1.41 | #95 |
| 2014 | 115.21 | +2.53 | #99 |
| 2013 | 112.68 | +3.82 | #103 |
| 2012 | 108.86 | +3.03 | #97 |
| 2011 | 105.83 | +5.83 | #123 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Saudi Arabia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw consumer price index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Saudi Arabia's consumer price index was 139.28 in 2025. Ranked 136th globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from the previous year.
Saudi Arabia's consumer price index peaked at 139.28 in 2025.
The lowest consumer price index in Saudi Arabia was 19.94 in 1963.
Saudi Arabia ranks 136th globally in consumer price index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL. Data sourced from World Bank.
Saudi Arabia's consumer price index is projected to reach 139.28 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The consumer price index of Saudi Arabia in 2025 was 139.28. This ranks 136th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_saudi-arabia_consumer-price-index,
title = {Saudi Arabia Consumer Price Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/consumer-price-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}