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Saudi Arabia Gross Savings

Gross savings as % of GDP  NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS

29.12% −0.74% (-2.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #33 Global Peak 74.59% (1974) Source World Bank

Saudi Arabia Gross Savings (1971–2025)

Overview

Saudi Arabia's gross savings stood at 29.12% in 2025, a decline of +0.74% from 2024. The IMF projects 29.12% by 2025. Saudi Arabia ranked 33rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Gross Savings YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 29.24% - -
2029* IMF 29.16% - -
2028* IMF 29.24% - -
2027* IMF 29.30% - -
2026* IMF 29.37% - -
2025* IMF 29.12% - -
2025 29.12% −0.74% #33
2024 29.86% −2.23% #38
2023 31.93% −6.72% #35
2022 38.66% +8.20% #19
2021 30.47% +10.46% #43
2020 19.99% −9.89% #103
2019 29.88% −0.72% #45
2018 30.60% +3.49% #43
2017 27.11% +2.54% #57
2016 24.57% −0.27% #61
2015 24.84% −13.89% #66
2014 38.73% −6.15% #19
2013 44.88% −4.67% #11
2012 49.55% −1.45% #9
2011 51.01% +5.99% #8
Show all years (1971-2025)
* 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 gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saudi Arabia's gross savings?

Saudi Arabia's gross savings was 29.12% in 2025. Ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest gross savings in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia's gross savings peaked at 74.59% in 1974.

What was the lowest gross savings in Saudi Arabia?

The lowest gross savings in Saudi Arabia was 11.74% in 1991.

How does Saudi Arabia rank in gross savings?

Saudi Arabia ranks 33rd globally in gross savings as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gross savings?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gross savings of Saudi Arabia in 2025?

Saudi Arabia's gross savings is projected to reach 29.12% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the gross savings of Saudi Arabia in 2025?

The gross savings of Saudi Arabia in 2025 was 29.12%. This ranks 33rd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_saudi-arabia_gross-savings, title = {Saudi Arabia Gross Savings}, url = {https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/gross-savings}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }