Exports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Exports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 1.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Saudi Arabia, 2000–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, exports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Saudi Arabia stood at 1.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
That represents a change of up 7.0% on the previous year and down 33.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Saudi Arabia peaked at 5.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2001 and was at its lowest, 1.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2024.
Saudi Arabia ranks 105th of 179 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 of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2001 | 5.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 4.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.9% |
| 2003 | 4.87 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.2% |
| 2004 | 4.38 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.1% |
| 2005 | 3.68 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.9% |
| 2006 | 3.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.9% |
| 2007 | 2.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.2% |
| 2008 | 2.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -20.9% |
| 2009 | 2.54 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 2.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.2% |
| 2011 | 1.85 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.3% |
| 2012 | 1.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 1.68 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 1.61 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.4% |
| 2015 | 1.84 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.1% |
| 2016 | 1.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.5% |
| 2017 | 1.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 2018 | 1.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.2% |
| 2019 | 1.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 1.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.3% |
| 2021 | 1.27 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -20.4% |
| 2022 | 1.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 2023 | 1.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 1.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 1.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.0% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 1.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.567 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 2.2× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 1.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.78 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 44% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 5.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 102 Poland 1.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 103 Luxembourg 1.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 104 San Marino 1.3 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 106 Libya 1.13 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 107 Ireland 1.07 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 108 Bolivia 1.07 constant LCU per US$ of GDP 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$), annual growth rate 8.9 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Saudi Arabia?
- Exports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Saudi Arabia was 1.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest exports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2001.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for exports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 105th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.1%. 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 of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Exports of goods and services (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Exports of goods and services (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Exports of goods and services (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.