Gross domestic savings (current US$) in Arab World
Arab World: Gross domestic savings was 1.11 trillion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.11 trillion current US$
Change on year
down 4.6%
Rank
26th
of 43 groups
All-time high
1.43 trillion current US$
in 2022
All-time low
7.01 billion current US$
in 1968
Years of data
58
1968–2025
Gross domestic savings in Arab World, 1968–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic savings in Arab World is 1.11 trillion current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 4.6% on the previous year and up 50.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic savings in Arab World peaked at 1.43 trillion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 7.01 billion current US$, in 1968.
Arab World ranks 26th of 43 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic savings in Arab World, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 7.01 billion current US$ | — |
| 1969 | 7.69 billion current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1970 | 8.21 billion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1971 | 10.97 billion current US$ | +33.6% |
| 1972 | 14.72 billion current US$ | +34.2% |
| 1973 | 26.04 billion current US$ | +77.0% |
| 1974 | 83.32 billion current US$ | +220.0% |
| 1975 | 73.87 billion current US$ | -11.3% |
| 1976 | 95.18 billion current US$ | +28.9% |
| 1977 | 97.18 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1978 | 90.24 billion current US$ | -7.1% |
| 1979 | 143.93 billion current US$ | +59.5% |
| 1980 | 230.11 billion current US$ | +59.9% |
| 1981 | 201.04 billion current US$ | -12.6% |
| 1982 | 133.68 billion current US$ | -33.5% |
| 1983 | 96.39 billion current US$ | -27.9% |
| 1984 | 88.53 billion current US$ | -8.2% |
| 1985 | 80.40 billion current US$ | -9.2% |
| 1986 | 44.98 billion current US$ | -44.1% |
| 1987 | 57.83 billion current US$ | +28.6% |
| 1988 | 55.09 billion current US$ | -4.7% |
| 1989 | 42.69 billion current US$ | -22.5% |
| 1990 | 149.92 billion current US$ | +251.2% |
| 1991 | 69.93 billion current US$ | -53.4% |
| 1992 | 88.93 billion current US$ | +27.2% |
| 1993 | 85.44 billion current US$ | -3.9% |
| 1994 | 100.56 billion current US$ | +17.7% |
| 1995 | 117.62 billion current US$ | +17.0% |
| 1996 | 139.54 billion current US$ | +18.6% |
| 1997 | 152.68 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1998 | 125.71 billion current US$ | -17.7% |
| 1999 | 184.15 billion current US$ | +46.5% |
| 2000 | 264.63 billion current US$ | +43.7% |
| 2001 | 239.54 billion current US$ | -9.5% |
| 2002 | 235.79 billion current US$ | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 287.29 billion current US$ | +21.8% |
| 2004 | 369.82 billion current US$ | +28.7% |
| 2005 | 514.89 billion current US$ | +39.2% |
| 2006 | 634.15 billion current US$ | +23.2% |
| 2007 | 714.92 billion current US$ | +12.7% |
| 2008 | 967.83 billion current US$ | +35.4% |
| 2009 | 644.61 billion current US$ | -33.4% |
| 2010 | 897.74 billion current US$ | +39.3% |
| 2011 | 1.14 trillion current US$ | +27.5% |
| 2012 | 1.25 trillion current US$ | +8.9% |
| 2013 | 1.21 trillion current US$ | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 1.10 trillion current US$ | -9.0% |
| 2015 | 735.67 billion current US$ | -33.3% |
| 2016 | 706.01 billion current US$ | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 805.44 billion current US$ | +14.1% |
| 2018 | 1.02 trillion current US$ | +26.3% |
| 2019 | 971.99 billion current US$ | -4.4% |
| 2020 | 644.53 billion current US$ | -33.7% |
| 2021 | 995.33 billion current US$ | +54.4% |
| 2022 | 1.43 trillion current US$ | +43.8% |
| 2023 | 1.22 trillion current US$ | -14.8% |
| 2024 | 1.16 trillion current US$ | -4.6% |
| 2025 | 1.11 trillion current US$ | -4.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross domestic savings in Arab World 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +251.2% | 42.69 billion current US$ | 149.92 billion current US$ |
| 1974 | +220.0% | 26.04 billion current US$ | 83.32 billion current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.35 billion current US$ | 7.01 billion current US$ | 7.69 billion current US$ | 2 |
| 1970s | 64.37 billion current US$ | 8.21 billion current US$ | 143.93 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 103.07 billion current US$ | 42.69 billion current US$ | 230.11 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 121.45 billion current US$ | 69.93 billion current US$ | 184.15 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 487.35 billion current US$ | 235.79 billion current US$ | 967.83 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 984.09 billion current US$ | 706.01 billion current US$ | 1.25 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.09 trillion current US$ | 644.53 billion current US$ | 1.43 trillion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Arab World
- 23 United Arab Emirates 224.26 billion current US$ compare
- 24 Poland 214.95 billion current US$ compare
- 25 Vietnam 192.56 billion current US$ compare
- 26 Norway 185.27 billion current US$ compare
- 27 Sweden 184.57 billion current US$ compare
- 28 Belgium 172.15 billion current US$ compare
- 29 Israel 161.70 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Arab World
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 109.61 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 5.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 1,228 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.1627 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) -0.4924 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 1,308 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1733 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.6095 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0092 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 69.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic savings in Arab World?
- Gross domestic savings in Arab World was 1.11 trillion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross domestic savings recorded in Arab World?
- The highest recorded value was 1.43 trillion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic savings recorded in Arab World?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.01 billion current US$ in 1968.
- How does Arab World rank for gross domestic savings?
- Arab World ranks 26th out of 43 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross domestic savings rising or falling in Arab World?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Arab World data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross domestic savings (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross domestic savings are calculated as GDP less final consumption expenditure (total consumption). This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.