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Saudi Arabia Government Revenue

General government revenue as % of GDP  GGR_NGDP

24.22% −2.86% (-10.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #112 Global Peak 56.48% (2008) Source IMF WEO

Saudi Arabia Government Revenue (1991–2025)

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
Show all years (1991-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

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 government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saudi Arabia's government revenue?

Saudi Arabia's government revenue was 24.22% in 2025. Ranked 112th globally. This represents a 10.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government revenue in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia's government revenue peaked at 56.48% in 2008.

What was the lowest government revenue in Saudi Arabia?

The lowest government revenue in Saudi Arabia was 20.10% in 2016.

How does Saudi Arabia rank in government revenue?

Saudi Arabia ranks 112th globally in government revenue as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government revenue?

The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government revenue of Saudi Arabia in 2025?

Saudi Arabia's government revenue is projected to reach 24.22% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government revenue of Saudi Arabia in 2025?

The government revenue of Saudi Arabia in 2025 was 24.22%. This ranks 112th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_saudi-arabia_government-revenue, title = {Saudi Arabia Government Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/government-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }

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