GDP (constant LCU) (UNICEF) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: GDP (constant LCU) (UNICEF) was 4.66 trillion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.66 trillion
Change on year
up 2.0%
World rank
14th
of 74 countries
All-time high
4.66 trillion
in 2024
All-time low
206.61 billion
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
GDP in Saudi Arabia, 1960–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp in Saudi Arabia is 4.66 trillion, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and up 33.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Saudi Arabia peaked at 4.66 trillion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 206.61 billion, in 1960.
Saudi Arabia ranks 14th of 74 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU) (UNICEF) in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 206.61 billion | — |
| 1961 | 231.15 billion | +11.9% |
| 1962 | 258.71 billion | +11.9% |
| 1963 | 281.20 billion | +8.7% |
| 1964 | 305.88 billion | +8.8% |
| 1965 | 343.01 billion | +12.1% |
| 1966 | 371.07 billion | +8.2% |
| 1967 | 404.13 billion | +8.9% |
| 1968 | 435.09 billion | +7.7% |
| 1969 | 461.36 billion | +6.0% |
| 1970 | 703.99 billion | +52.6% |
| 1971 | 811.21 billion | +15.2% |
| 1972 | 963.59 billion | +18.8% |
| 1973 | 1.18 trillion | +22.5% |
| 1974 | 1.37 trillion | +16.1% |
| 1975 | 1.30 trillion | -5.5% |
| 1976 | 1.49 trillion | +15.2% |
| 1977 | 1.58 trillion | +5.9% |
| 1978 | 1.58 trillion | +0.2% |
| 1979 | 1.76 trillion | +11.0% |
| 1980 | 1.86 trillion | +5.8% |
| 1981 | 1.91 trillion | +3.0% |
| 1982 | 1.61 trillion | -16.1% |
| 1983 | 1.43 trillion | -11.0% |
| 1984 | 1.37 trillion | -4.0% |
| 1985 | 1.27 trillion | -7.2% |
| 1986 | 1.29 trillion | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 1.25 trillion | -3.1% |
| 1988 | 1.33 trillion | +6.6% |
| 1989 | 1.33 trillion | +0.4% |
| 1990 | 1.46 trillion | +9.4% |
| 1991 | 1.58 trillion | +8.2% |
| 1992 | 1.65 trillion | +4.6% |
| 1993 | 1.66 trillion | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 1.67 trillion | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 1.68 trillion | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 1.73 trillion | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 1.78 trillion | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 1.83 trillion | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 1.82 trillion | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 1.90 trillion | +4.7% |
| 2001 | 1.91 trillion | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 1.90 trillion | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 2.06 trillion | +8.8% |
| 2004 | 2.24 trillion | +8.6% |
| 2005 | 2.37 trillion | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 2.45 trillion | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 2.51 trillion | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 2.66 trillion | +6.2% |
| 2009 | 2.64 trillion | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 2.77 trillion | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 3.09 trillion | +11.8% |
| 2012 | 3.27 trillion | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 3.37 trillion | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 3.50 trillion | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 3.67 trillion | +4.7% |
| 2016 | 3.73 trillion | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 3.77 trillion | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 3.90 trillion | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 3.96 trillion | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 3.81 trillion | -3.8% |
| 2021 | 4.06 trillion | +6.5% |
| 2022 | 4.55 trillion | +12.0% |
| 2023 | 4.57 trillion | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 4.66 trillion | +2.0% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 4.66 trillion is above the median for high income countries, which is 445.69 billion, 10.5× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 4.66 trillion is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 679.88 billion, 6.9× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDP (constant LCU) (UNICEF) in Saudi Arabia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | +52.6% | 461.36 billion | 703.99 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 329.82 billion | 206.61 billion | 461.36 billion | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.27 trillion | 703.99 billion | 1.76 trillion | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.46 trillion | 1.25 trillion | 1.91 trillion | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.69 trillion | 1.46 trillion | 1.83 trillion | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.27 trillion | 1.90 trillion | 2.66 trillion | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.50 trillion | 2.77 trillion | 3.96 trillion | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.33 trillion | 3.81 trillion | 4.66 trillion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More economy & growth data for Saudi Arabia
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 69.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0168 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 580.45 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.3713 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0123 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 423.84 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.52 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Saudi Arabia?
- Gdp in Saudi Arabia was 4.66 trillion in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.66 trillion in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 206.61 billion in 1960.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for gdp?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 14th out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of GDP (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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