Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate was 1.66 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.66 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 82.6%
World rank
137th
of 186 countries
All-time high
801.02 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-202.85 % change on previous year
in 1973
Years of data
57
1969–2025
Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 1969–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia is 1.66 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 82.6% on the previous year and up 1,118.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 801.02 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -202.85 % change on previous year, in 1973.
Saudi Arabia ranks 137th of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | -5.21 % change on previous year | — |
| 1970 | 9.81 % change on previous year | -288.4% |
| 1971 | 42.95 % change on previous year | +337.6% |
| 1972 | 13.16 % change on previous year | -69.4% |
| 1973 | -202.85 % change on previous year | -1641.7% |
| 1974 | 801.02 % change on previous year | -494.9% |
| 1975 | -42.07 % change on previous year | -105.3% |
| 1976 | 141.99 % change on previous year | -437.5% |
| 1977 | 15.28 % change on previous year | -89.2% |
| 1978 | 28.31 % change on previous year | +85.3% |
| 1979 | 0.9325 % change on previous year | -96.7% |
| 1980 | 28.22 % change on previous year | +2926.5% |
| 1981 | 3.45 % change on previous year | -87.8% |
| 1982 | 1.6 % change on previous year | -53.6% |
| 1983 | 12 % change on previous year | +650.0% |
| 1984 | -11.49 % change on previous year | -195.8% |
| 1985 | -43.24 % change on previous year | +276.3% |
| 1986 | -24.08 % change on previous year | -44.3% |
| 1987 | -10.27 % change on previous year | -57.3% |
| 1988 | 14.44 % change on previous year | -240.6% |
| 1989 | 6.7 % change on previous year | -53.6% |
| 1990 | -0.4887 % change on previous year | -107.3% |
| 1991 | 43.24 % change on previous year | -8947.3% |
| 1992 | 19.13 % change on previous year | -55.8% |
| 1993 | 5.83 % change on previous year | -69.5% |
| 1994 | -17.4 % change on previous year | -398.6% |
| 1995 | 5.67 % change on previous year | -132.6% |
| 1996 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -76.5% |
| 1997 | 5.76 % change on previous year | +333.2% |
| 1998 | 8.09 % change on previous year | +40.3% |
| 1999 | 3.29 % change on previous year | -59.4% |
| 2000 | 5.22 % change on previous year | +58.9% |
| 2001 | -1.3 % change on previous year | -124.8% |
| 2002 | 3.34 % change on previous year | -357.3% |
| 2003 | 12.66 % change on previous year | +279.2% |
| 2004 | 22.18 % change on previous year | +75.3% |
| 2005 | 28.93 % change on previous year | +30.4% |
| 2006 | 26.35 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 2007 | 31.52 % change on previous year | +19.6% |
| 2008 | 28.85 % change on previous year | -8.5% |
| 2009 | -4.08 % change on previous year | -114.2% |
| 2010 | 20.03 % change on previous year | -590.7% |
| 2011 | 11.53 % change on previous year | -42.5% |
| 2012 | 9.2 % change on previous year | -20.2% |
| 2013 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -81.1% |
| 2014 | 10.96 % change on previous year | +529.4% |
| 2015 | 0.1358 % change on previous year | -98.8% |
| 2016 | -13.83 % change on previous year | -10281.9% |
| 2017 | -2.56 % change on previous year | -81.5% |
| 2018 | 5.03 % change on previous year | -296.6% |
| 2019 | 14.51 % change on previous year | +188.3% |
| 2020 | -21.17 % change on previous year | -245.9% |
| 2021 | 44.57 % change on previous year | -310.6% |
| 2022 | 26.92 % change on previous year | -39.6% |
| 2023 | 10.39 % change on previous year | -61.4% |
| 2024 | 9.53 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 2025 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -82.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -5.21 % change on previous year | -5.21 % change on previous year | -5.21 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1970s | 80.85 % change on previous year | -202.85 % change on previous year | 801.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -2.27 % change on previous year | -43.24 % change on previous year | 28.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.44 % change on previous year | -17.4 % change on previous year | 43.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.37 % change on previous year | -4.08 % change on previous year | 31.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.68 % change on previous year | -13.83 % change on previous year | 20.03 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.98 % change on previous year | -21.17 % change on previous year | 44.57 % change on previous year | 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)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3163 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 10,922 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate 1.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1.19 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 40,958 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2241 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 7,740 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia?
- Gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia was 1.66 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 801.02 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -202.85 % change on previous year in 1973.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 137th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,118.8%. 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 Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current US$). 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 Gross capital formation (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.