Adjusted savings: mineral depletion in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Adjusted savings: mineral depletion was 757.81 million current US$ in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Adjusted savings: mineral depletion in Saudi Arabia, 1970–2021
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2021, adjusted savings: mineral depletion in Saudi Arabia stood at 757.81 million current US$. That is the highest value across all 52 years on record.
The figure is up 209.8% on the previous year and up 452.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adjusted savings: mineral depletion in Saudi Arabia peaked at 757.81 million current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1970.
Saudi Arabia ranks 38th of 216 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adjusted savings: mineral depletion in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1973 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1974 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1975 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1979 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1980 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1982 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1983 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1984 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1986 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1987 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1988 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1989 | 1.78 million current US$ | — |
| 1990 | 2.12 million current US$ | +19.2% |
| 1991 | 3.92 million current US$ | +85.0% |
| 1992 | 3.43 million current US$ | -12.5% |
| 1993 | 3.50 million current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1994 | 29.82 million current US$ | +751.5% |
| 1995 | 25.94 million current US$ | -13.0% |
| 1996 | 23.84 million current US$ | -8.1% |
| 1997 | 16.68 million current US$ | -30.0% |
| 1998 | 2.75 million current US$ | -83.5% |
| 1999 | 360,128 current US$ | -86.9% |
| 2000 | 132,058 current US$ | -63.3% |
| 2001 | 19,633 current US$ | -85.1% |
| 2002 | 1.75 million current US$ | +8838.9% |
| 2003 | 52,256 current US$ | -97.0% |
| 2004 | 39.62 million current US$ | +75717.9% |
| 2005 | 41.92 million current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 52.35 million current US$ | +24.9% |
| 2007 | 53.84 million current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 62.31 million current US$ | +15.7% |
| 2009 | 60.11 million current US$ | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 101.41 million current US$ | +68.7% |
| 2011 | 137.26 million current US$ | +35.3% |
| 2012 | 295.74 million current US$ | +115.5% |
| 2013 | 212.05 million current US$ | -28.3% |
| 2014 | 111.35 million current US$ | -47.5% |
| 2015 | 101.30 million current US$ | -9.0% |
| 2016 | 37.69 million current US$ | -62.8% |
| 2017 | 163.08 million current US$ | +332.7% |
| 2018 | 254.99 million current US$ | +56.4% |
| 2019 | 221.63 million current US$ | -13.1% |
| 2020 | 244.64 million current US$ | +10.4% |
| 2021 | 757.81 million current US$ | +209.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 177,827 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 1.78 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.24 million current US$ | 360,128 current US$ | 29.82 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 31.21 million current US$ | 19,633 current US$ | 62.31 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 163.65 million current US$ | 37.69 million current US$ | 295.74 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 501.22 million current US$ | 244.64 million current US$ | 757.81 million current US$ | 2 |
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More economy & growth data for Saudi Arabia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.26 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.52 Percent per annum (2029)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 1.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 34,536 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 1.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 3.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 129,512 current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.7258 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 25,066 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adjusted savings: mineral depletion in Saudi Arabia?
- Adjusted savings: mineral depletion in Saudi Arabia was 757.81 million current US$ in 2021, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest adjusted savings: mineral depletion recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 757.81 million current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest adjusted savings: mineral depletion recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1970.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for adjusted savings: mineral depletion?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 38th out of 216 countries with data for 2021.
- Is adjusted savings: mineral depletion rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 452.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as part of Adjusted savings: mineral depletion (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Mineral depletion is the ratio of the value of the stock of mineral resources to the remaining reserve lifetime (capped at 25 years). It covers tin, gold, lead, zinc, iron, copper, nickel, silver, bauxite, and phosphate. 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.