Gross fixed capital formation in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Gross fixed capital formation was 384.53 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Saudi Arabia, 1968–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 384.53 billion current US$ for gross fixed capital formation in 2025. That is the highest value across all 58 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and up 89.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Saudi Arabia peaked at 384.53 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 618.85 million current US$, in 1968.
Saudi Arabia ranks 17th of 181 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 618.85 million current US$ | — |
| 1969 | 658.80 million current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1970 | 682.00 million current US$ | +3.5% |
| 1971 | 783.40 million current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1972 | 1.18 billion current US$ | +50.7% |
| 1973 | 2.09 billion current US$ | +77.0% |
| 1974 | 4.01 billion current US$ | +92.0% |
| 1975 | 8.14 billion current US$ | +102.8% |
| 1976 | 13.70 billion current US$ | +68.4% |
| 1977 | 18.94 billion current US$ | +38.3% |
| 1978 | 24.07 billion current US$ | +27.1% |
| 1979 | 27.87 billion current US$ | +15.8% |
| 1980 | 34.10 billion current US$ | +22.3% |
| 1981 | 39.10 billion current US$ | +14.7% |
| 1982 | 38.14 billion current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1983 | 34.80 billion current US$ | -8.8% |
| 1984 | 30.09 billion current US$ | -13.5% |
| 1985 | 23.16 billion current US$ | -23.1% |
| 1986 | 19.63 billion current US$ | -15.2% |
| 1987 | 19.13 billion current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1988 | 16.70 billion current US$ | -12.7% |
| 1989 | 17.73 billion current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1990 | 22.23 billion current US$ | +25.4% |
| 1991 | 26.83 billion current US$ | +20.7% |
| 1992 | 27.76 billion current US$ | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 29.06 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1994 | 24.83 billion current US$ | -14.5% |
| 1995 | 27.59 billion current US$ | +11.1% |
| 1996 | 27.46 billion current US$ | -0.5% |
| 1997 | 29.17 billion current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1998 | 30.12 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 31.52 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 32.89 billion current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 33.63 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 34.15 billion current US$ | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 39.49 billion current US$ | +15.6% |
| 2004 | 49.57 billion current US$ | +25.5% |
| 2005 | 63.43 billion current US$ | +28.0% |
| 2006 | 77.08 billion current US$ | +21.5% |
| 2007 | 98.38 billion current US$ | +27.6% |
| 2008 | 118.53 billion current US$ | +20.5% |
| 2009 | 110.52 billion current US$ | -6.8% |
| 2010 | 129.04 billion current US$ | +16.8% |
| 2011 | 152.56 billion current US$ | +18.2% |
| 2012 | 166.01 billion current US$ | +8.8% |
| 2013 | 180.12 billion current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 195.62 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2015 | 202.59 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 177.66 billion current US$ | -12.3% |
| 2017 | 179.32 billion current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 190.33 billion current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 199.67 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 187.70 billion current US$ | -6.0% |
| 2021 | 231.16 billion current US$ | +23.2% |
| 2022 | 300.99 billion current US$ | +30.2% |
| 2023 | 339.78 billion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 2024 | 384.14 billion current US$ | +13.1% |
| 2025 | 384.53 billion current US$ | +0.1% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 384.53 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 50.73 billion current US$, 7.6× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 384.53 billion current US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 20.29 billion current US$, 19.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross fixed capital formation in Saudi Arabia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | +102.8% | 4.01 billion current US$ | 8.14 billion current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 638.82 million current US$ | 618.85 million current US$ | 658.80 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1970s | 10.15 billion current US$ | 682.00 million current US$ | 27.87 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 27.26 billion current US$ | 16.70 billion current US$ | 39.10 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 27.66 billion current US$ | 22.23 billion current US$ | 31.52 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 65.77 billion current US$ | 32.89 billion current US$ | 118.53 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 177.29 billion current US$ | 129.04 billion current US$ | 202.59 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 304.72 billion current US$ | 187.70 billion current US$ | 384.53 billion current US$ | 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$), annual growth rate 8.9 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Saudi Arabia?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Saudi Arabia was 384.53 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 384.53 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 618.85 million current US$ in 1968.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 17th out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 89.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.