Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 1.6 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 2001–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 1.6 % change on previous year for exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is up 132.8% on the previous year and up 104.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 45.19 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -38.44 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Saudi Arabia ranks 120th of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | -10.13 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 4.13 % change on previous year | -140.7% |
| 2003 | 25.43 % change on previous year | +516.3% |
| 2004 | 27.16 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 2005 | 39.22 % change on previous year | +44.4% |
| 2006 | 17.07 % change on previous year | -56.5% |
| 2007 | 6.36 % change on previous year | -62.8% |
| 2008 | 17.67 % change on previous year | +177.8% |
| 2009 | -36.1 % change on previous year | -304.4% |
| 2010 | 28.47 % change on previous year | -178.9% |
| 2011 | 38.43 % change on previous year | +35.0% |
| 2012 | 5.25 % change on previous year | -86.3% |
| 2013 | -5.8 % change on previous year | -210.4% |
| 2014 | -12.3 % change on previous year | +112.0% |
| 2015 | -37.27 % change on previous year | +203.1% |
| 2016 | -5.93 % change on previous year | -84.1% |
| 2017 | 17.44 % change on previous year | -394.1% |
| 2018 | 29.81 % change on previous year | +70.9% |
| 2019 | -4.8 % change on previous year | -116.1% |
| 2020 | -38.44 % change on previous year | +700.6% |
| 2021 | 45.19 % change on previous year | -217.6% |
| 2022 | 44.33 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2023 | -18.31 % change on previous year | -141.3% |
| 2024 | -4.87 % change on previous year | -73.4% |
| 2025 | 1.6 % change on previous year | -132.8% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 1.6 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.47 % change on previous year, 46% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 1.6 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.6 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.09 % change on previous year | -36.1 % change on previous year | 39.22 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 5.33 % change on previous year | -37.27 % change on previous year | 38.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.92 % change on previous year | -38.44 % change on previous year | 45.19 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 117 Turkey 1.92 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Bahrain 1.89 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Djibouti 1.72 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Croatia 1.59 % change on previous year compare
- 122 Hungary 1.54 % change on previous year compare
- 123 Austria 1.52 % change on previous year compare
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 27.03 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0212 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 731.09 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 32.63 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 52.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0256 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 882.47 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 8.9 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia?
- Exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia was 1.6 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 45.19 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -38.44 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 120th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 104.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.