Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU), annual growth rate was -1.73 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 2001–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia stood at -1.73 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 117.1% on the previous year and down 139.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 22.96 % change on previous year in 2004 and was at its lowest, -12.41 % change on previous year, in 2016.
Saudi Arabia ranks 140th of 167 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1.53 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 1.84 % change on previous year | +19.8% |
| 2003 | 14.85 % change on previous year | +708.5% |
| 2004 | 22.96 % change on previous year | +54.6% |
| 2005 | 22.93 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 20.11 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 2007 | 20.65 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 12.08 % change on previous year | -41.5% |
| 2009 | -4.72 % change on previous year | -139.0% |
| 2010 | 10.6 % change on previous year | -324.9% |
| 2011 | 17.82 % change on previous year | +68.0% |
| 2012 | 6.66 % change on previous year | -62.6% |
| 2013 | 6.33 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 2014 | 6.47 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 4.43 % change on previous year | -31.4% |
| 2016 | -12.41 % change on previous year | -379.9% |
| 2017 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -109.5% |
| 2018 | 0.0557 % change on previous year | -95.3% |
| 2019 | 4.09 % change on previous year | +7241.9% |
| 2020 | -3.09 % change on previous year | -175.6% |
| 2021 | 3.6 % change on previous year | -216.7% |
| 2022 | 19.69 % change on previous year | +446.3% |
| 2023 | 9.38 % change on previous year | -52.4% |
| 2024 | 10.13 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 2025 | -1.73 % change on previous year | -117.1% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's -1.73 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.11 % change on previous year. (58 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's -1.73 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7.13 % change on previous year. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +7241.9% | 0.0557 % change on previous year | 4.09 % change on previous year |
| 2003 | +708.5% | 1.84 % change on previous year | 14.85 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.47 % change on previous year | -4.72 % change on previous year | 22.96 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 4.52 % change on previous year | -12.41 % change on previous year | 17.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.33 % change on previous year | -3.09 % change on previous year | 19.69 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 137 Japan -0.5657 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Seychelles -0.6807 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Botswana -1.21 % change on previous year compare
- 141 South Africa -2.21 % change on previous year compare
- 142 Bangladesh -2.45 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Hungary -2.79 % change on previous year 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 fixed capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia?
- Gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia was -1.73 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 22.96 % change on previous year in 2004.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.41 % change on previous year in 2016.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 140th out of 167 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 139.1%. 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 fixed capital formation (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross fixed capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.