Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre was 10,465 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
10,465 current US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 15.1%
World rank
103rd
of 204 countries
All-time high
12,539 current US$ per square kilometre
in 2015
All-time low
34.05 current US$ per square kilometre
in 1964
Years of data
60
1964–2023
Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Saudi Arabia, 1964–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Saudi Arabia stood at 10,465 current US$ per square kilometre.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.1% on the previous year and down 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Saudi Arabia peaked at 12,539 current US$ per square kilometre in 2015 and was at its lowest, 34.05 current US$ per square kilometre, in 1964.
That places Saudi Arabia 103rd out of 204 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 34.05 current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1965 | 35.91 current US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1966 | 57.22 current US$ per square kilometre | +59.3% |
| 1967 | 53.17 current US$ per square kilometre | -7.1% |
| 1968 | 59.45 current US$ per square kilometre | +11.8% |
| 1969 | 64.8 current US$ per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 1970 | 59.54 current US$ per square kilometre | -8.1% |
| 1971 | 65.27 current US$ per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 1972 | 104.57 current US$ per square kilometre | +60.2% |
| 1973 | 180.03 current US$ per square kilometre | +72.2% |
| 1974 | 231.01 current US$ per square kilometre | +28.3% |
| 1975 | 341.77 current US$ per square kilometre | +47.9% |
| 1976 | 763.92 current US$ per square kilometre | +123.5% |
| 1977 | 1,295 current US$ per square kilometre | +69.5% |
| 1978 | 2,026 current US$ per square kilometre | +56.4% |
| 1979 | 2,307 current US$ per square kilometre | +13.9% |
| 1980 | 2,894 current US$ per square kilometre | +25.5% |
| 1981 | 3,615 current US$ per square kilometre | +24.9% |
| 1982 | 4,122 current US$ per square kilometre | +14.0% |
| 1983 | 3,795 current US$ per square kilometre | -7.9% |
| 1984 | 2,885 current US$ per square kilometre | -24.0% |
| 1985 | 1,947 current US$ per square kilometre | -32.5% |
| 1986 | 1,632 current US$ per square kilometre | -16.1% |
| 1987 | 1,532 current US$ per square kilometre | -6.1% |
| 1988 | 1,738 current US$ per square kilometre | +13.4% |
| 1989 | 1,906 current US$ per square kilometre | +9.7% |
| 1990 | 1,978 current US$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1991 | 2,884 current US$ per square kilometre | +45.8% |
| 1992 | 3,653 current US$ per square kilometre | +26.7% |
| 1993 | 2,864 current US$ per square kilometre | -21.6% |
| 1994 | 2,513 current US$ per square kilometre | -12.2% |
| 1995 | 2,916 current US$ per square kilometre | +16.0% |
| 1996 | 3,057 current US$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1997 | 3,238 current US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1998 | 3,220 current US$ per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 1999 | 2,723 current US$ per square kilometre | -15.4% |
| 2000 | 2,976 current US$ per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 2001 | 2,862 current US$ per square kilometre | -3.8% |
| 2002 | 2,707 current US$ per square kilometre | -5.4% |
| 2003 | 2,838 current US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 3,532 current US$ per square kilometre | +24.4% |
| 2005 | 4,527 current US$ per square kilometre | +28.2% |
| 2006 | 5,188 current US$ per square kilometre | +14.6% |
| 2007 | 6,209 current US$ per square kilometre | +19.7% |
| 2008 | 8,322 current US$ per square kilometre | +34.0% |
| 2009 | 7,102 current US$ per square kilometre | -14.7% |
| 2010 | 7,385 current US$ per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 8,712 current US$ per square kilometre | +18.0% |
| 2012 | 10,862 current US$ per square kilometre | +24.7% |
| 2013 | 11,540 current US$ per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 11,463 current US$ per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 12,539 current US$ per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 2016 | 10,612 current US$ per square kilometre | -15.4% |
| 2017 | 8,957 current US$ per square kilometre | -15.6% |
| 2018 | 9,110 current US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 8,732 current US$ per square kilometre | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 8,367 current US$ per square kilometre | -4.2% |
| 2021 | 8,882 current US$ per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 9,093 current US$ per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 10,465 current US$ per square kilometre | +15.1% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 10,465 current US$ per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 70,834 current US$ per square kilometre, 15% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 10,465 current US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 6,465 current US$ per square kilometre, 1.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 50.77 current US$ per square kilometre | 34.05 current US$ per square kilometre | 64.8 current US$ per square kilometre | 6 |
| 1970s | 737.32 current US$ per square kilometre | 59.54 current US$ per square kilometre | 2,307 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,607 current US$ per square kilometre | 1,532 current US$ per square kilometre | 4,122 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,905 current US$ per square kilometre | 1,978 current US$ per square kilometre | 3,653 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,626 current US$ per square kilometre | 2,707 current US$ per square kilometre | 8,322 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,991 current US$ per square kilometre | 7,385 current US$ per square kilometre | 12,539 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,202 current US$ per square kilometre | 8,367 current US$ per square kilometre | 10,465 current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 100 North Macedonia 12,283 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 101 Azerbaijan 11,994 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 102 Guam 11,032 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 104 Sri Lanka 10,444 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 105 Iceland 9,758 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 106 Bosnia and Herzegovina 9,314 current US$ per square kilometre 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$), annual growth rate 8.9 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Saudi Arabia?
- Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Saudi Arabia was 10,465 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports by region of origin, per square kilometre recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 12,539 current US$ per square kilometre in 2015.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin, per square kilometre recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.05 current US$ per square kilometre in 1964.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for imports by region of origin, per square kilometre?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 103rd out of 204 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports by region of origin, per square kilometre rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.3%. 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 Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports by region of origin divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports by region of origin ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Imports by region of origin International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Imports by region of origin divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.