Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) was 848,443 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
848,443 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 8.7%
World rank
85th
of 164 countries
All-time high
848,443 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
14,555 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
62
1961–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Saudi Arabia, 1961–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2022, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Saudi Arabia stood at 848,443 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 62 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.7% on the previous year and up 28.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Saudi Arabia peaked at 848,443 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 14,555 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Saudi Arabia 85th out of 164 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 14,555 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 16,291 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +11.9% |
| 1963 | 17,710 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1964 | 19,270 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 1965 | 21,603 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +12.1% |
| 1966 | 24,745 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +14.5% |
| 1967 | 26,924 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 1968 | 29,325 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1969 | 31,573 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 1970 | 34,537 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 1971 | 39,511 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +14.4% |
| 1972 | 45,581 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +15.4% |
| 1973 | 54,578 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +19.7% |
| 1974 | 62,808 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +15.1% |
| 1975 | 62,969 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1976 | 68,406 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 1977 | 78,741 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +15.1% |
| 1978 | 83,426 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1979 | 89,004 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1980 | 97,996 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 1981 | 105,760 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 1982 | 107,511 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1983 | 95,947 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -10.8% |
| 1984 | 95,844 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 1985 | 89,430 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -6.7% |
| 1986 | 83,982 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -6.1% |
| 1987 | 87,860 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1988 | 90,668 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 93,944 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1990 | 107,100 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +14.0% |
| 1991 | 129,910 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +21.3% |
| 1992 | 142,394 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 1993 | 147,934 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 156,515 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1995 | 164,813 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1996 | 177,549 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 1997 | 188,222 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1998 | 202,991 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 1999 | 204,853 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 227,136 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +10.9% |
| 2001 | 235,838 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 241,126 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 282,480 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +17.2% |
| 2004 | 321,371 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +13.8% |
| 2005 | 357,719 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +11.3% |
| 2006 | 387,834 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 2007 | 416,816 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 2008 | 467,621 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +12.2% |
| 2009 | 484,009 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2010 | 538,143 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 2011 | 627,044 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +16.5% |
| 2012 | 661,077 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 679,921 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 707,302 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 740,479 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 2016 | 757,974 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 757,449 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 778,368 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 784,848 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 750,773 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 780,220 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2022 | 848,443 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.7% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 848,443 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.71 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 23% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 848,443 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.12 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 76% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 22,444 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 14,555 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 31,573 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 61,956 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 34,537 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 89,004 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 94,894 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 83,982 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 107,511 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 162,228 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 107,100 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 204,853 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 342,195 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 227,136 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 484,009 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 703,260 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 538,143 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 784,848 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 793,145 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 750,773 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 848,443 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 3 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 82 Uzbekistan 893,158 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 83 Belarus 865,924 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 84 Sao Tome and Principe 859,623 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 86 Tunisia 833,278 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 87 Latvia 823,534 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 88 Cuba 810,742 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre 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)
- 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 domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Saudi Arabia?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Saudi Arabia was 848,443 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 848,443 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,555 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 85th out of 164 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.3%. 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 Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.