Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) vs Saudi Arabia: Primary income receipts
Primary income receipts over time
- Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) currently reports 103.75 billion BoP, current US$ against 41.18 billion BoP, current US$ in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 62.57 billion BoP, current US$.
That makes Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)'s figure about 2.5 times Saudi Arabia's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 49 shared years of data; in 1977 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 23rd and Saudi Arabia ranks 26th of 47 groups.
Across the 6 decades both report, Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) averaged higher in 4 and Saudi Arabia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.40 billion BoP, current US$ | 46.68 million BoP, current US$ | Saudi Arabia |
| 1980s | 10.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 901.27 million BoP, current US$ | Saudi Arabia |
| 1990s | 17.20 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.29 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.91 billion BoP, current US$ | Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) |
| 2000s | 31.61 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 22.58 billion BoP, current US$ | Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) |
| 2010s | 49.87 billion BoP, current US$ | 21.92 billion BoP, current US$ | 27.95 billion BoP, current US$ | Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) |
| 2020s | 88.23 billion BoP, current US$ | 31.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 56.71 billion BoP, current US$ | Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher primary income receipts, Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) or Saudi Arabia?
- Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries), at 103.75 billion BoP, current US$ against 41.18 billion BoP, current US$ in Saudi Arabia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in primary income receipts between Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) and Saudi Arabia?
- 62.57 billion BoP, current US$, with Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) and Saudi Arabia?
- 49 years are reported by both, from 1977 to 2025.
- How do Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) and Saudi Arabia rank globally for primary income receipts?
- Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 23rd and Saudi Arabia ranks 26th of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as Primary income receipts (BoP, current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Primary income receipts refer to employee compensation paid to resident workers working abroad and investment income (receipts on direct investment, portfolio investment, other investments, and receipts on reserve assets). This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.