Gross fixed capital formation in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Gross fixed capital formation was 1.38 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ▲ Rising
Gross fixed capital formation in Saudi Arabia, 2000–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, gross fixed capital formation in Saudi Arabia stood at 1.38 trillion constant LCU.
The figure is down 1.7% on the previous year and up 31.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Saudi Arabia peaked at 1.40 trillion constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 230.11 billion constant LCU, in 2000.
That places Saudi Arabia 49th out of 168 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 26 years of available data.
Gross fixed capital formation in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 230.11 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2001 | 233.64 billion constant LCU | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 237.93 billion constant LCU | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 273.25 billion constant LCU | +14.8% |
| 2004 | 335.98 billion constant LCU | +23.0% |
| 2005 | 413.04 billion constant LCU | +22.9% |
| 2006 | 496.10 billion constant LCU | +20.1% |
| 2007 | 598.52 billion constant LCU | +20.6% |
| 2008 | 670.83 billion constant LCU | +12.1% |
| 2009 | 639.20 billion constant LCU | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 706.98 billion constant LCU | +10.6% |
| 2011 | 832.95 billion constant LCU | +17.8% |
| 2012 | 888.40 billion constant LCU | +6.7% |
| 2013 | 944.61 billion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 2014 | 1.01 trillion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 2015 | 1.05 trillion constant LCU | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 919.96 billion constant LCU | -12.4% |
| 2017 | 930.79 billion constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 931.31 billion constant LCU | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 969.36 billion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 939.41 billion constant LCU | -3.1% |
| 2021 | 973.27 billion constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 1.16 trillion constant LCU | +19.7% |
| 2023 | 1.27 trillion constant LCU | +9.4% |
| 2024 | 1.40 trillion constant LCU | +10.1% |
| 2025 | 1.38 trillion constant LCU | -1.7% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 1.38 trillion constant LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 135.02 billion constant LCU, 10.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 1.38 trillion constant LCU is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 240.95 billion constant LCU, 5.7× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 412.86 billion constant LCU | 230.11 billion constant LCU | 670.83 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 918.03 billion constant LCU | 706.98 billion constant LCU | 1.05 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.19 trillion constant LCU | 939.41 billion constant LCU | 1.40 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
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 in Saudi Arabia?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Saudi Arabia was 1.38 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.40 trillion constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 230.11 billion constant LCU in 2000.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 49th out of 168 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.