Gross capital formation (current LCU) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Gross capital formation (current LCU) was 1.51 trillion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Saudi Arabia, 1968–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in Saudi Arabia stood at 1.51 trillion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 58 years on record.
The figure is up 1.7% on the previous year and up 79.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Saudi Arabia peaked at 1.51 trillion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, -7.43 billion current LCU, in 1973.
Saudi Arabia ranks 61st of 187 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.
Gross capital formation (current LCU) in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 5.21 billion current LCU | — |
| 1969 | 4.94 billion current LCU | -5.2% |
| 1970 | 5.42 billion current LCU | +9.8% |
| 1971 | 7.72 billion current LCU | +42.5% |
| 1972 | 8.07 billion current LCU | +4.5% |
| 1973 | -7.43 billion current LCU | -192.0% |
| 1974 | 49.87 billion current LCU | -771.4% |
| 1975 | 28.62 billion current LCU | -42.6% |
| 1976 | 69.51 billion current LCU | +142.8% |
| 1977 | 80.02 billion current LCU | +15.1% |
| 1978 | 99.02 billion current LCU | +23.7% |
| 1979 | 98.80 billion current LCU | -0.2% |
| 1980 | 125.40 billion current LCU | +26.9% |
| 1981 | 131.90 billion current LCU | +5.2% |
| 1982 | 135.82 billion current LCU | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 153.30 billion current LCU | +12.9% |
| 1984 | 138.39 billion current LCU | -9.7% |
| 1985 | 80.73 billion current LCU | -41.7% |
| 1986 | 62.66 billion current LCU | -22.4% |
| 1987 | 56.86 billion current LCU | -9.3% |
| 1988 | 65.07 billion current LCU | +14.4% |
| 1989 | 69.43 billion current LCU | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 69.09 billion current LCU | -0.5% |
| 1991 | 98.96 billion current LCU | +43.2% |
| 1992 | 117.89 billion current LCU | +19.1% |
| 1993 | 124.77 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 1994 | 103.05 billion current LCU | -17.4% |
| 1995 | 108.90 billion current LCU | +5.7% |
| 1996 | 110.35 billion current LCU | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 116.71 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 1998 | 126.31 billion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 1999 | 130.47 billion current LCU | +3.3% |
| 2000 | 137.28 billion current LCU | +5.2% |
| 2001 | 135.50 billion current LCU | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 140.02 billion current LCU | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 157.75 billion current LCU | +12.7% |
| 2004 | 192.74 billion current LCU | +22.2% |
| 2005 | 248.31 billion current LCU | +28.8% |
| 2006 | 313.56 billion current LCU | +26.3% |
| 2007 | 412.67 billion current LCU | +31.6% |
| 2008 | 532.06 billion current LCU | +28.9% |
| 2009 | 510.34 billion current LCU | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 612.58 billion current LCU | +20.0% |
| 2011 | 683.19 billion current LCU | +11.5% |
| 2012 | 746.03 billion current LCU | +9.2% |
| 2013 | 759.03 billion current LCU | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 842.24 billion current LCU | +11.0% |
| 2015 | 843.38 billion current LCU | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 726.77 billion current LCU | -13.8% |
| 2017 | 708.16 billion current LCU | -2.6% |
| 2018 | 743.81 billion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 851.74 billion current LCU | +14.5% |
| 2020 | 671.45 billion current LCU | -21.2% |
| 2021 | 970.72 billion current LCU | +44.6% |
| 2022 | 1.23 trillion current LCU | +26.9% |
| 2023 | 1.36 trillion current LCU | +10.4% |
| 2024 | 1.49 trillion current LCU | +9.5% |
| 2025 | 1.51 trillion current LCU | +1.7% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 1.51 trillion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 146.46 billion current LCU, 10.3× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 1.51 trillion current LCU is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 262.91 billion current LCU, 5.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross capital formation (current LCU) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +771.4% | -7.43 billion current LCU | 49.87 billion current LCU |
| 1973 | -192.0% | 8.07 billion current LCU | -7.43 billion current LCU |
| 1976 | +142.8% | 28.62 billion current LCU | 69.51 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.07 billion current LCU | 4.94 billion current LCU | 5.21 billion current LCU | 2 |
| 1970s | 43.96 billion current LCU | -7.43 billion current LCU | 99.02 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 101.96 billion current LCU | 56.86 billion current LCU | 153.30 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 110.65 billion current LCU | 69.09 billion current LCU | 130.47 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 278.02 billion current LCU | 135.50 billion current LCU | 532.06 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 751.69 billion current LCU | 612.58 billion current LCU | 851.74 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.21 trillion current LCU | 671.45 billion current LCU | 1.51 trillion current LCU | 6 |
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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)
- 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)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Saudi Arabia?
- Gross capital formation in Saudi Arabia was 1.51 trillion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.51 trillion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.43 billion current LCU in 1973.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for gross capital formation?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 61st out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.