Adjusted savings: net national savings in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Adjusted savings: net national savings was 86.54 billion current US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
86.54 billion current US$
Change on year
down 54.7%
World rank
21st
of 176 countries
All-time high
304.18 billion current US$
in 2012
All-time low
-4.23 billion current US$
in 1991
Years of data
50
1971–2020
Adjusted savings: net national savings in Saudi Arabia, 1971–2020
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2020, adjusted savings: net national savings in Saudi Arabia stood at 86.54 billion current US$.
The figure is down 54.7% on the previous year and down 52.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adjusted savings: net national savings in Saudi Arabia peaked at 304.18 billion current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, -4.23 billion current US$, in 1991.
Saudi Arabia ranks 21st of 176 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adjusted savings: net national savings in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.33 billion current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 3.31 billion current US$ | +41.9% |
| 1973 | 4.92 billion current US$ | +48.7% |
| 1974 | 30.30 billion current US$ | +516.3% |
| 1975 | 26.06 billion current US$ | -14.0% |
| 1976 | 37.97 billion current US$ | +45.7% |
| 1977 | 34.16 billion current US$ | -10.0% |
| 1978 | 24.64 billion current US$ | -27.9% |
| 1979 | 37.56 billion current US$ | +52.4% |
| 1980 | 76.03 billion current US$ | +102.4% |
| 1981 | 75.76 billion current US$ | -0.4% |
| 1982 | 39.14 billion current US$ | -48.3% |
| 1983 | 18.05 billion current US$ | -53.9% |
| 1984 | 9.67 billion current US$ | -46.4% |
| 1985 | 2.73 billion current US$ | -71.8% |
| 1986 | -155.53 million current US$ | -105.7% |
| 1987 | -775.60 million current US$ | +398.7% |
| 1988 | 3.28 billion current US$ | -522.3% |
| 1989 | 732.21 million current US$ | -77.6% |
| 1990 | 4.13 billion current US$ | +463.8% |
| 1991 | -4.23 billion current US$ | -202.6% |
| 1992 | 10.46 billion current US$ | -347.0% |
| 1993 | 6.79 billion current US$ | -35.1% |
| 1994 | 5.22 billion current US$ | -23.2% |
| 1995 | 11.71 billion current US$ | +124.3% |
| 1996 | 16.99 billion current US$ | +45.1% |
| 1997 | 19.58 billion current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1998 | 6.60 billion current US$ | -66.3% |
| 1999 | 24.02 billion current US$ | +264.1% |
| 2000 | 40.02 billion current US$ | +66.6% |
| 2001 | 32.67 billion current US$ | -18.4% |
| 2002 | 37.91 billion current US$ | +16.1% |
| 2003 | 54.77 billion current US$ | +44.5% |
| 2004 | 82.52 billion current US$ | +50.7% |
| 2005 | 131.24 billion current US$ | +59.0% |
| 2006 | 150.68 billion current US$ | +14.8% |
| 2007 | 167.11 billion current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2008 | 230.78 billion current US$ | +38.1% |
| 2009 | 116.19 billion current US$ | -49.7% |
| 2010 | 183.87 billion current US$ | +58.2% |
| 2011 | 289.56 billion current US$ | +57.5% |
| 2012 | 304.18 billion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 266.79 billion current US$ | -12.3% |
| 2014 | 223.55 billion current US$ | -16.2% |
| 2015 | 80.95 billion current US$ | -63.8% |
| 2016 | 98.10 billion current US$ | +21.2% |
| 2017 | 131.59 billion current US$ | +34.1% |
| 2018 | 210.13 billion current US$ | +59.7% |
| 2019 | 191.22 billion current US$ | -9.0% |
| 2020 | 86.54 billion current US$ | -54.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22.36 billion current US$ | 2.33 billion current US$ | 37.97 billion current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 22.45 billion current US$ | -775.60 million current US$ | 76.03 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.13 billion current US$ | -4.23 billion current US$ | 24.02 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 104.39 billion current US$ | 32.67 billion current US$ | 230.78 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 197.99 billion current US$ | 80.95 billion current US$ | 304.18 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 86.54 billion current US$ | 86.54 billion current US$ | 86.54 billion current US$ | 1 |
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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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 1.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 3.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 122,373 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 4.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.7161 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 24,731 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 4.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 3.64 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adjusted savings: net national savings in Saudi Arabia?
- Adjusted savings: net national savings in Saudi Arabia was 86.54 billion current US$ in 2020, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest adjusted savings: net national savings recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 304.18 billion current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest adjusted savings: net national savings recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.23 billion current US$ in 1991.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for adjusted savings: net national savings?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 21st out of 176 countries with data for 2020.
- Is adjusted savings: net national savings rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.9%. 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: net national savings (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net national savings are equal to gross national savings less the value of consumption of fixed capital. 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.