Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre was 913,620 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
913,620 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
down 3.7%
World rank
108th
of 181 countries
All-time high
986,584 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 2014
All-time low
73,169 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Saudi Arabia, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 913,620 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in 2023.
That represents a change of down 3.7% on the previous year and down 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Saudi Arabia peaked at 986,584 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2014 and was at its lowest, 73,169 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, in 1970.
Saudi Arabia ranks 108th of 181 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 domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 73,169 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1971 | 86,130 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +17.7% |
| 1972 | 101,526 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +17.9% |
| 1973 | 120,241 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +18.4% |
| 1974 | 160,906 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +33.8% |
| 1975 | 151,085 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -6.1% |
| 1976 | 177,988 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +17.8% |
| 1977 | 186,196 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 183,440 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1979 | 193,709 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1980 | 212,103 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.5% |
| 1981 | 217,937 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1982 | 187,640 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -13.9% |
| 1983 | 169,203 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -9.8% |
| 1984 | 162,625 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 1985 | 135,705 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -16.6% |
| 1986 | 141,360 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1987 | 135,741 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -4.0% |
| 1988 | 145,796 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1989 | 144,626 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 1990 | 159,491 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.3% |
| 1991 | 177,125 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.1% |
| 1992 | 191,243 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 1993 | 192,794 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 187,265 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -2.9% |
| 1995 | 190,173 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 196,514 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 203,306 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 186,702 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -8.2% |
| 1999 | 210,571 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +12.8% |
| 2000 | 241,912 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +14.9% |
| 2001 | 234,433 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 2002 | 252,970 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 2003 | 276,192 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 2004 | 325,583 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +17.9% |
| 2005 | 398,111 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +22.3% |
| 2006 | 466,742 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +17.2% |
| 2007 | 517,577 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.9% |
| 2008 | 650,680 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +25.7% |
| 2009 | 588,545 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -9.5% |
| 2010 | 719,718 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +22.3% |
| 2011 | 927,078 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +28.8% |
| 2012 | 982,095 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 970,572 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 986,584 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 886,188 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -10.2% |
| 2016 | 839,265 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -5.3% |
| 2017 | 846,415 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 886,779 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 885,630 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 825,696 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -6.8% |
| 2021 | 871,302 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 948,946 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 2023 | 913,620 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -3.7% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 913,620 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.60 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 16% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 913,620 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.42 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 64% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 143,439 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 73,169 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 193,709 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 165,274 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 135,705 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 217,937 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 189,518 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 159,491 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 210,571 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 395,274 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 234,433 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 650,680 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 893,032 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 719,718 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 986,584 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 889,891 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 825,696 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 948,946 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 105 Ghana 944,434 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 106 New Zealand 926,490 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 107 Syria 915,580 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 109 Iran 827,008 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 110 Colombia 825,026 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 111 Uzbekistan 792,393 international-$ in 2021 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate 8.9 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Saudi Arabia?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Saudi Arabia was 913,620 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 986,584 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2014.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 73,169 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 1970.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 108th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.9%. 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) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – 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.