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Saudi Arabia GDP Deflator

Inflation as measured by annual growth rate of GDP implicit deflator  NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG

3.29% +3.54pp (+1,414.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #159 Global Peak 150.63% (1974) Source World Bank

Saudi Arabia GDP Deflator (1961–2025)

Overview

Saudi Arabia's gdp deflator stood at 3.29% in 2025, a rise of +3.54pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.29% by 2025. Saudi Arabia ranked 159th globally.

Data & projection

Year GDP Deflator YoY change Rank
2027* trend 2.80% - -
2026* trend 3.04% - -
2025* trend 3.29% - -
2025 3.29% +3.54pp #159
2024 -0.25% +1.93pp #13
2023 -2.18% −14.77pp #22
2022 12.58% −7.54pp #155
2021 20.13% +30.32pp #185
2020 -10.19% −8.82pp #9
2019 -1.37% −17.23pp #14
2018 15.86% +9.58pp #197
2017 6.29% +8.55pp #160
2016 -2.26% +13.57pp #13
2015 -15.83% −14.13pp #9
2014 -1.70% −1.14pp #10
2013 -0.56% −5.01pp #21
2012 4.45% −10.85pp #117
2011 15.30% −1.89pp #180
Show all years (1961-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +21.1% GDP growth 5.8% C/A balance 22.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Saudi Arabia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp deflator improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saudi Arabia's gdp deflator?

Saudi Arabia's gdp deflator was 3.29% in 2025. Ranked 159th globally. This represents a 1,414.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest gdp deflator in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia's gdp deflator peaked at 150.63% in 1974.

What was the lowest gdp deflator in Saudi Arabia?

The lowest gdp deflator in Saudi Arabia was -21.44% in 1970.

How does Saudi Arabia rank in gdp deflator?

Saudi Arabia ranks 159th globally in gdp deflator as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gdp deflator?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gdp deflator of Saudi Arabia in 2025?

Saudi Arabia's gdp deflator is projected to reach 3.29% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the gdp deflator of Saudi Arabia in 2025?

The gdp deflator of Saudi Arabia in 2025 was 3.29%. This ranks 159th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_saudi-arabia_gdp-deflator, title = {Saudi Arabia GDP Deflator}, url = {https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/gdp-deflator}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }