Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate was 4.68 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 2001–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia stood at 4.68 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 36.9% on the previous year and up 288.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 34.98 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -19.93 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Saudi Arabia ranks 80th of 172 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | -4.9 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | -0.4089 % change on previous year | -91.6% |
| 2003 | 13.59 % change on previous year | -3423.5% |
| 2004 | 14.94 % change on previous year | +9.9% |
| 2005 | 28.58 % change on previous year | +91.3% |
| 2006 | 34.98 % change on previous year | +22.4% |
| 2007 | 23.14 % change on previous year | -33.8% |
| 2008 | 10.51 % change on previous year | -54.6% |
| 2009 | -6.35 % change on previous year | -160.4% |
| 2010 | 6.56 % change on previous year | -203.4% |
| 2011 | 9.49 % change on previous year | +44.6% |
| 2012 | 7.77 % change on previous year | -18.2% |
| 2013 | 3.7 % change on previous year | -52.3% |
| 2014 | 7.88 % change on previous year | +112.8% |
| 2015 | -2.48 % change on previous year | -131.4% |
| 2016 | -18.11 % change on previous year | +631.1% |
| 2017 | -0.1541 % change on previous year | -99.1% |
| 2018 | 2.65 % change on previous year | -1821.9% |
| 2019 | 9.84 % change on previous year | +271.1% |
| 2020 | -19.93 % change on previous year | -302.5% |
| 2021 | 8.6 % change on previous year | -143.1% |
| 2022 | 12.15 % change on previous year | +41.4% |
| 2023 | 14.85 % change on previous year | +22.2% |
| 2024 | 7.41 % change on previous year | -50.1% |
| 2025 | 4.68 % change on previous year | -36.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.68 % change on previous year | -6.35 % change on previous year | 34.98 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 2.72 % change on previous year | -18.11 % change on previous year | 9.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.63 % change on previous year | -19.93 % change on previous year | 14.85 % change on previous year | 6 |
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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$), annual growth rate 8.9 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia?
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia was 4.68 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 34.98 % change on previous year in 2006.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.93 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 80th out of 172 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 288.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.