Gross national expenditure in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan: Gross national expenditure was 5.06 trillion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5.06 trillion current US$
Change on year
up 3.0%
Rank
24th
of 43 groups
All-time high
5.06 trillion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
58.32 billion current US$
in 1968
Years of data
58
1968–2025
Gross national expenditure in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, 1968–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross national expenditure in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan stood at 5.06 trillion current US$. That is the highest value across all 58 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and up 43.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan peaked at 5.06 trillion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 58.32 billion current US$, in 1968.
That places Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan 24th out of 43 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 58.32 billion current US$ | — |
| 1969 | 64.44 billion current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1970 | 74.44 billion current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1971 | 81.07 billion current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1972 | 92.54 billion current US$ | +14.1% |
| 1973 | 107.02 billion current US$ | +15.6% |
| 1974 | 173.27 billion current US$ | +61.9% |
| 1975 | 216.78 billion current US$ | +25.1% |
| 1976 | 268.98 billion current US$ | +24.1% |
| 1977 | 329.23 billion current US$ | +22.4% |
| 1978 | 369.39 billion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1979 | 424.73 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1980 | 530.35 billion current US$ | +24.9% |
| 1981 | 587.58 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1982 | 646.35 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1983 | 695.39 billion current US$ | +7.6% |
| 1984 | 706.55 billion current US$ | +1.6% |
| 1985 | 703.23 billion current US$ | -0.5% |
| 1986 | 754.02 billion current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1987 | 664.18 billion current US$ | -11.9% |
| 1988 | 676.75 billion current US$ | +1.9% |
| 1989 | 690.49 billion current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1990 | 874.88 billion current US$ | +26.7% |
| 1991 | 719.65 billion current US$ | -17.7% |
| 1992 | 743.63 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 684.20 billion current US$ | -8.0% |
| 1994 | 702.98 billion current US$ | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 776.41 billion current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1996 | 844.26 billion current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1997 | 863.62 billion current US$ | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 889.73 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 904.76 billion current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 977.31 billion current US$ | +8.0% |
| 2001 | 1.01 trillion current US$ | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 998.80 billion current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 1.09 trillion current US$ | +9.0% |
| 2004 | 1.26 trillion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 2005 | 1.42 trillion current US$ | +12.7% |
| 2006 | 1.66 trillion current US$ | +16.6% |
| 2007 | 2.02 trillion current US$ | +22.0% |
| 2008 | 2.46 trillion current US$ | +21.5% |
| 2009 | 2.44 trillion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 2.67 trillion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 2011 | 3.05 trillion current US$ | +14.5% |
| 2012 | 3.33 trillion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2013 | 3.37 trillion current US$ | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 3.57 trillion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 2015 | 3.52 trillion current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 3.59 trillion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 3.67 trillion current US$ | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 3.77 trillion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 3.83 trillion current US$ | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 3.59 trillion current US$ | -6.3% |
| 2021 | 4.07 trillion current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2022 | 4.52 trillion current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2023 | 4.60 trillion current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 4.92 trillion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2025 | 5.06 trillion current US$ | +3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 61.38 billion current US$ | 58.32 billion current US$ | 64.44 billion current US$ | 2 |
| 1970s | 213.74 billion current US$ | 74.44 billion current US$ | 424.73 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 665.49 billion current US$ | 530.35 billion current US$ | 754.02 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 800.41 billion current US$ | 684.20 billion current US$ | 904.76 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.53 trillion current US$ | 977.31 billion current US$ | 2.46 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.44 trillion current US$ | 2.67 trillion current US$ | 3.83 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.46 trillion current US$ | 3.59 trillion current US$ | 5.06 trillion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- 21 Switzerland 950.20 billion current US$ compare
- 22 Belgium 740.10 billion current US$ compare
- 23 Argentina 690.09 billion current US$ compare
- 24 Sweden 654.80 billion current US$ compare
- 25 Israel 597.78 billion current US$ compare
- 26 Austria 564.48 billion current US$ compare
- 27 Thailand 560.76 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 national expenditure in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
- Gross national expenditure in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan was 5.06 trillion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross national expenditure recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 5.06 trillion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 58.32 billion current US$ in 1968.
- How does Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan rank for gross national expenditure?
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan ranks 24th out of 43 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure rising or falling in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.9%. 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 national expenditure (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross national expenditure is the sum of household final consumption expenditure, general government final consumption expenditure, and gross capital formation. 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.