Economic Outlook 119 — Current account balance in USD in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Economic Outlook 119 — Current account balance in USD was -33.59 billion in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Economic Outlook 119 — Current account balance in USD in Saudi Arabia, 1971–2027
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Analysis
The most recent figure for economic outlook 119 — current account balance in usd in Saudi Arabia is -33.59 billion, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of down 18.3% on the previous year and down 475.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, economic outlook 119 — current account balance in usd in Saudi Arabia peaked at 171.91 billion in 2012 and was at its lowest, -54.67 billion, in 2015.
Saudi Arabia ranks 34th of 41 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Economic Outlook 119 — Current account balance in USD in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 971.01 million | — |
| 1972 | 2.09 billion | +115.0% |
| 1973 | 2.52 billion | +20.6% |
| 1974 | 23.01 billion | +813.8% |
| 1975 | 14.37 billion | -37.5% |
| 1976 | 14.35 billion | -0.2% |
| 1977 | 11.98 billion | -16.5% |
| 1978 | -2.21 billion | -118.4% |
| 1979 | 10.20 billion | -561.4% |
| 1980 | 41.47 billion | +306.7% |
| 1981 | 39.60 billion | -4.5% |
| 1982 | 7.57 billion | -80.9% |
| 1983 | -16.84 billion | -322.5% |
| 1984 | -18.39 billion | +9.2% |
| 1985 | -12.92 billion | -29.7% |
| 1986 | -11.78 billion | -8.9% |
| 1987 | -9.75 billion | -17.2% |
| 1988 | -7.33 billion | -24.9% |
| 1989 | -9.52 billion | +29.9% |
| 1990 | -4.14 billion | -56.5% |
| 1991 | -27.49 billion | +563.4% |
| 1992 | -17.70 billion | -35.6% |
| 1993 | -17.23 billion | -2.7% |
| 1994 | -10.46 billion | -39.3% |
| 1995 | -5.31 billion | -49.2% |
| 1996 | 678.96 million | -112.8% |
| 1997 | 304.84 million | -55.1% |
| 1998 | -13.12 billion | -4404.6% |
| 1999 | 410.68 million | -103.1% |
| 2000 | 14.31 billion | +3383.5% |
| 2001 | 9.35 billion | -34.7% |
| 2002 | 11.86 billion | +26.9% |
| 2003 | 28.03 billion | +136.2% |
| 2004 | 51.89 billion | +85.1% |
| 2005 | 88.85 billion | +71.2% |
| 2006 | 103.36 billion | +16.3% |
| 2007 | 101.36 billion | -1.9% |
| 2008 | 144.12 billion | +42.2% |
| 2009 | 25.06 billion | -82.6% |
| 2010 | 71.30 billion | +184.5% |
| 2011 | 162.48 billion | +127.9% |
| 2012 | 171.91 billion | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 141.27 billion | -17.8% |
| 2014 | 77.86 billion | -44.9% |
| 2015 | -54.67 billion | -170.2% |
| 2016 | -27.32 billion | -50.0% |
| 2017 | 8.95 billion | -132.8% |
| 2018 | 70.36 billion | +686.2% |
| 2019 | 31.60 billion | -55.1% |
| 2020 | -33.84 billion | -207.1% |
| 2021 | 45.53 billion | -234.5% |
| 2022 | 146.37 billion | +221.5% |
| 2023 | 26.22 billion | -82.1% |
| 2024 | -16.78 billion | -164.0% |
| 2025 | -32.72 billion | +94.9% |
| 2026 | -28.40 billion | -13.2% |
| 2027 | -33.59 billion | +18.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.59 billion | -2.21 billion | 23.01 billion | 9 |
| 1980s | 211.86 million | -18.39 billion | 41.47 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | -9.41 billion | -27.49 billion | 678.96 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 57.82 billion | 9.35 billion | 144.12 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 65.37 billion | -54.67 billion | 171.91 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.10 billion | -33.84 billion | 146.37 billion | 8 |
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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)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2249 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 7,766 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth -32.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth -32.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual 5.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 0.0971 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 3,354 current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is economic outlook 119 — current account balance in usd in Saudi Arabia?
- Economic outlook 119 — current account balance in usd in Saudi Arabia was -33.59 billion in 2027, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest economic outlook 119 — current account balance in usd recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 171.91 billion in 2012.
- What is the lowest economic outlook 119 — current account balance in usd recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -54.67 billion in 2015.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for economic outlook 119 — current account balance in usd?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 34th out of 41 countries with data for 2027.
- Is economic outlook 119 — current account balance in usd rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 475.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Economic Outlook 119 — Current account balance in USD. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The OECD Economic Outlook presents the OECD’s analysis of the major global economic trends and prospects for the next two years. The Outlook puts forward a consistent set of projections for output, employment, government spending, prices and current balances based on a review of each member country and of the induced effect on each of them on international developments. OECD (2026), OECD Economic Outlook No 119 (Edition 2026/1) EO119 Database documentation EO119 Last historical points gdp inflation cpi population unemployment real gdp gdp per capita employment OECD Economic Outlook website: https://www.oecd.org/economic-outlook/ Contact: eco.outlook@oecd.org Keywords: Outlook, forecasts, forecast, GDP