Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic was 379.99 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Saudi Arabia, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Saudi Arabia is 379.99, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of up 19.9% on the previous year and up 53.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Saudi Arabia peaked at 380.98 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 1.35, in 1970.
Saudi Arabia ranks 76th of 174 countries 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 fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.35 | — |
| 1971 | 1.55 | +14.6% |
| 1972 | 2.16 | +39.2% |
| 1973 | 3.41 | +58.3% |
| 1974 | 6.27 | +83.9% |
| 1975 | 12.61 | +100.9% |
| 1976 | 21.3 | +69.0% |
| 1977 | 29.41 | +38.1% |
| 1978 | 36.05 | +22.6% |
| 1979 | 41.27 | +14.5% |
| 1980 | 49.97 | +21.1% |
| 1981 | 46.69 | -6.6% |
| 1982 | 47.64 | +2.0% |
| 1983 | 54.73 | +14.9% |
| 1984 | 55.15 | +0.8% |
| 1985 | 42.8 | -22.4% |
| 1986 | 38.58 | -9.8% |
| 1987 | 37.51 | -2.8% |
| 1988 | 37.28 | -0.6% |
| 1989 | 38.57 | +3.5% |
| 1990 | 36.53 | -5.3% |
| 1991 | 50.77 | +39.0% |
| 1992 | 64.67 | +27.4% |
| 1993 | 70.8 | +9.5% |
| 1994 | 60.88 | -14.0% |
| 1995 | 63.38 | +4.1% |
| 1996 | 81.4 | +28.4% |
| 1997 | 83.85 | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 89.06 | +6.2% |
| 1999 | 92.09 | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 92.95 | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 94.35 | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 97.46 | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 103.68 | +6.4% |
| 2004 | 138.56 | +33.7% |
| 2005 | 160.52 | +15.8% |
| 2006 | 185.56 | +15.6% |
| 2007 | 219.69 | +18.4% |
| 2008 | 268.42 | +22.2% |
| 2009 | 247.3 | -7.9% |
| 2010 | 263.98 | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 284.69 | +7.8% |
| 2012 | 316.99 | +11.3% |
| 2013 | 342.69 | +8.1% |
| 2014 | 359.48 | +4.9% |
| 2015 | 380.98 | +6.0% |
| 2016 | 361.9 | -5.0% |
| 2017 | 344.84 | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 316.87 | -8.1% |
| 2019 | 379.99 | +19.9% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 379.99 is above the median for high income countries, which is 133.43, 2.8× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 379.99 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 257.37, 1.5× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic 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 | +100.9% | 6.27 | 12.61 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.54 | 1.35 | 41.27 | 10 |
| 1980s | 44.89 | 37.28 | 55.15 | 10 |
| 1990s | 69.34 | 36.53 | 92.09 | 10 |
| 2000s | 160.85 | 92.95 | 268.42 | 10 |
| 2010s | 335.24 | 263.98 | 380.98 | 10 |
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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0168 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 580.45 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.3713 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0123 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 423.84 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Saudi Arabia?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Saudi Arabia was 379.99 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 380.98 in 2015.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.35 in 1970.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 76th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.