Saudi Arabia Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Overview
Saudi Arabia's government revenue stood at 24.22% in 2025, a decline of +2.86% from 2024. The IMF projects 24.22% by 2025. Saudi Arabia ranked 112th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 22.87% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 23.22% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 23.41% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 23.72% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 24.08% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 24.22% | - | - |
| 2025 | 24.22% | −2.86% | #112 |
| 2024 | 27.08% | +0.55% | #95 |
| 2023 | 26.53% | −0.98% | #100 |
| 2022 | 27.51% | +1.31% | #93 |
| 2021 | 26.20% | −0.97% | #91 |
| 2020 | 27.17% | −0.64% | #86 |
| 2019 | 27.81% | +0.57% | #87 |
| 2018 | 27.24% | +4.88% | #91 |
| 2017 | 22.36% | +2.26% | #118 |
| 2016 | 20.10% | −3.47% | #131 |
| 2015 | 23.56% | −11.68% | #112 |
| 2014 | 35.24% | −4.69% | #60 |
| 2013 | 39.93% | −4.28% | #37 |
| 2012 | 44.21% | +0.43% | #27 |
| 2011 | 43.78% | +6.38% | #26 |
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 government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
The recurring theme of an "Iran War" and "Middle East crisis" in the headlines indicates heightened geopolitical tensions in the region. These developments, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz, could influence global oil prices
Frequently Asked Questions
Saudi Arabia's government revenue was 24.22% in 2025. Ranked 112th globally. This represents a 10.6% decrease from the previous year.
Saudi Arabia's government revenue peaked at 56.48% in 2008.
The lowest government revenue in Saudi Arabia was 20.10% in 2016.
Saudi Arabia ranks 112th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Saudi Arabia's government revenue is projected to reach 24.22% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Saudi Arabia in 2025 was 24.22%. This ranks 112th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_saudi-arabia_government-revenue,
title = {Saudi Arabia Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/government-revenue},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}