Gross domestic savings in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan: Gross domestic savings was 1.44 trillion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.44 trillion current US$
Change on year
down 6.7%
Rank
20th
of 43 groups
All-time high
1.80 trillion current US$
in 2022
All-time low
8.55 billion current US$
in 1968
Years of data
58
1968–2025
Gross domestic savings in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, 1968–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross domestic savings in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan stood at 1.44 trillion current US$.
That represents a change of down 6.7% on the previous year and up 48.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic savings in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan peaked at 1.80 trillion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 8.55 billion current US$, in 1968.
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan ranks 20th of 43 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic savings in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 8.55 billion current US$ | — |
| 1969 | 9.49 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 1970 | 10.47 billion current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1971 | 14.44 billion current US$ | +37.9% |
| 1972 | 21.09 billion current US$ | +46.1% |
| 1973 | 36.59 billion current US$ | +73.5% |
| 1974 | 101.89 billion current US$ | +178.5% |
| 1975 | 88.42 billion current US$ | -13.2% |
| 1976 | 123.53 billion current US$ | +39.7% |
| 1977 | 129.94 billion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1978 | 113.52 billion current US$ | -12.6% |
| 1979 | 173.53 billion current US$ | +52.9% |
| 1980 | 255.45 billion current US$ | +47.2% |
| 1981 | 220.86 billion current US$ | -13.5% |
| 1982 | 164.64 billion current US$ | -25.5% |
| 1983 | 134.28 billion current US$ | -18.4% |
| 1984 | 124.29 billion current US$ | -7.4% |
| 1985 | 110.79 billion current US$ | -10.9% |
| 1986 | 69.30 billion current US$ | -37.4% |
| 1987 | 89.31 billion current US$ | +28.9% |
| 1988 | 77.00 billion current US$ | -13.8% |
| 1989 | 78.57 billion current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1990 | 200.07 billion current US$ | +154.7% |
| 1991 | 128.18 billion current US$ | -35.9% |
| 1992 | 150.35 billion current US$ | +17.3% |
| 1993 | 135.78 billion current US$ | -9.7% |
| 1994 | 155.40 billion current US$ | +14.4% |
| 1995 | 184.43 billion current US$ | +18.7% |
| 1996 | 222.30 billion current US$ | +20.5% |
| 1997 | 229.87 billion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 195.84 billion current US$ | -14.8% |
| 1999 | 263.27 billion current US$ | +34.4% |
| 2000 | 349.54 billion current US$ | +32.8% |
| 2001 | 323.25 billion current US$ | -7.5% |
| 2002 | 322.74 billion current US$ | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 391.58 billion current US$ | +21.3% |
| 2004 | 494.25 billion current US$ | +26.2% |
| 2005 | 655.40 billion current US$ | +32.6% |
| 2006 | 791.91 billion current US$ | +20.8% |
| 2007 | 922.72 billion current US$ | +16.5% |
| 2008 | 1.20 trillion current US$ | +30.3% |
| 2009 | 885.55 billion current US$ | -26.3% |
| 2010 | 1.18 trillion current US$ | +33.7% |
| 2011 | 1.49 trillion current US$ | +26.2% |
| 2012 | 1.58 trillion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2013 | 1.51 trillion current US$ | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 1.39 trillion current US$ | -7.9% |
| 2015 | 968.77 billion current US$ | -30.3% |
| 2016 | 985.72 billion current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 1.11 trillion current US$ | +13.1% |
| 2018 | 1.30 trillion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2019 | 1.23 trillion current US$ | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 909.52 billion current US$ | -26.0% |
| 2021 | 1.35 trillion current US$ | +48.4% |
| 2022 | 1.80 trillion current US$ | +33.6% |
| 2023 | 1.61 trillion current US$ | -10.9% |
| 2024 | 1.54 trillion current US$ | -4.3% |
| 2025 | 1.44 trillion current US$ | -6.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.02 billion current US$ | 8.55 billion current US$ | 9.49 billion current US$ | 2 |
| 1970s | 81.34 billion current US$ | 10.47 billion current US$ | 173.53 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 132.45 billion current US$ | 69.30 billion current US$ | 255.45 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 186.55 billion current US$ | 128.18 billion current US$ | 263.27 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 633.88 billion current US$ | 322.74 billion current US$ | 1.20 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.27 trillion current US$ | 968.77 billion current US$ | 1.58 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.44 trillion current US$ | 909.52 billion current US$ | 1.80 trillion current US$ | 6 |
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- 19 Switzerland 401.04 billion current US$ compare
- 20 Brazil 397.30 billion current US$ compare
- 21 Singapore 354.23 billion current US$ compare
- 22 Mexico 329.46 billion current US$ compare
- 23 United Arab Emirates 224.26 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 100.54 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 4.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 1,005 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.162 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.4665 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 1,080 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1741 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 1.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0097 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 59.93 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic savings in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
- Gross domestic savings in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan was 1.44 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 Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.80 trillion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic savings recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.55 billion current US$ in 1968.
- How does Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan rank for gross domestic savings?
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan ranks 20th out of 43 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross domestic savings rising or falling in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 48.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan 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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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.