Saudi Arabia vs Sri Lanka: Gross savings
Gross savings over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 28.7% against 28.3% in Sri Lanka, a difference of 0.4%.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 45 shared years of data; in 1975 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 54th and Sri Lanka ranks 55th of 178 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Saudi Arabia averaged higher in 3 and Sri Lanka in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 49.1% | 10.6% | 38.6% | Saudi Arabia |
| 1980s | 25.0% | 25.2% | 0.3% | Sri Lanka |
| 1990s | 18.9% | 23.5% | 4.6% | Sri Lanka |
| 2000s | 39.3% | 22.6% | 16.7% | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 26.9% | 35.1% | 8.1% | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 30.0% | 29.5% | 0.5% | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross savings, Saudi Arabia or Sri Lanka?
- Saudi Arabia, at 28.7% against 28.3% in Sri Lanka as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gross savings between Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka?
- 0.4%, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1975 to 2024.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka rank globally for gross savings?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 54th and Sri Lanka ranks 55th of 178 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Gross savings (% of GNI). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Savings is an amount that represents the part of disposable income (adjusted for the change in pension entitlements) that is not spent on final consumption. Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of Gross National Income (GNI) which is the total income earned by all residents within an economic territory during an accounting period. It is equal to gross domestic product plus earned income receivable from abroad minus earned income payable abroad.