Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate was 6.18 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
6.18 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 44.0%
World rank
100th
of 192 countries
All-time high
83.67 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-27.67 % change on previous year
in 1985
Years of data
57
1969–2025
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 1969–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia is 6.18 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 44.0% on the previous year and up 236.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 83.67 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -27.67 % change on previous year, in 1985.
That places Saudi Arabia 100th out of 192 countries 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.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 8.1 % change on previous year | — |
| 1970 | 3.64 % change on previous year | -55.1% |
| 1971 | 10.69 % change on previous year | +194.1% |
| 1972 | 26.71 % change on previous year | +149.8% |
| 1973 | 58.33 % change on previous year | +118.3% |
| 1974 | 83.67 % change on previous year | +43.5% |
| 1975 | 68 % change on previous year | -18.7% |
| 1976 | 53.24 % change on previous year | -21.7% |
| 1977 | 55.41 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1978 | 33.3 % change on previous year | -39.9% |
| 1979 | 13.42 % change on previous year | -59.7% |
| 1980 | 16.08 % change on previous year | +19.9% |
| 1981 | 25.53 % change on previous year | +58.8% |
| 1982 | 9.55 % change on previous year | -62.6% |
| 1983 | 3.54 % change on previous year | -62.9% |
| 1984 | -10.4 % change on previous year | -394.0% |
| 1985 | -27.67 % change on previous year | +166.0% |
| 1986 | -16.43 % change on previous year | -40.6% |
| 1987 | 3.41 % change on previous year | -120.8% |
| 1988 | -2.36 % change on previous year | -169.3% |
| 1989 | 16.85 % change on previous year | -812.7% |
| 1990 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -90.2% |
| 1991 | 30.38 % change on previous year | +1739.3% |
| 1992 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -91.7% |
| 1993 | -9.83 % change on previous year | -489.5% |
| 1994 | -20.78 % change on previous year | +111.4% |
| 1995 | 12.69 % change on previous year | -161.1% |
| 1996 | 6.4 % change on previous year | -49.6% |
| 1997 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -65.0% |
| 1998 | -9.99 % change on previous year | -546.3% |
| 1999 | -3.47 % change on previous year | -65.3% |
| 2000 | 25.19 % change on previous year | -826.8% |
| 2001 | -6.11 % change on previous year | -124.3% |
| 2002 | 1.75 % change on previous year | -128.7% |
| 2003 | 15.42 % change on previous year | +780.2% |
| 2004 | 20.5 % change on previous year | +32.9% |
| 2005 | 31.09 % change on previous year | +51.7% |
| 2006 | 38.67 % change on previous year | +24.4% |
| 2007 | 28.09 % change on previous year | -27.4% |
| 2008 | 21.7 % change on previous year | -22.8% |
| 2009 | -8.27 % change on previous year | -138.1% |
| 2010 | 7.49 % change on previous year | -190.5% |
| 2011 | 13.65 % change on previous year | +82.3% |
| 2012 | 8.7 % change on previous year | -36.2% |
| 2013 | 6.87 % change on previous year | -21.0% |
| 2014 | 12.61 % change on previous year | +83.6% |
| 2015 | -4.52 % change on previous year | -135.8% |
| 2016 | -19.79 % change on previous year | +338.1% |
| 2017 | 1.53 % change on previous year | -107.7% |
| 2018 | 3.81 % change on previous year | +149.1% |
| 2019 | 4.74 % change on previous year | +24.4% |
| 2020 | -16.8 % change on previous year | -454.6% |
| 2021 | 17.2 % change on previous year | -202.4% |
| 2022 | 20.93 % change on previous year | +21.7% |
| 2023 | 18.18 % change on previous year | -13.2% |
| 2024 | 11.04 % change on previous year | -39.3% |
| 2025 | 6.18 % change on previous year | -44.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.1 % change on previous year | 8.1 % change on previous year | 8.1 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1970s | 40.64 % change on previous year | 3.64 % change on previous year | 83.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.81 % change on previous year | -27.67 % change on previous year | 25.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.18 % change on previous year | -20.78 % change on previous year | 30.38 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.8 % change on previous year | -8.27 % change on previous year | 38.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.51 % change on previous year | -19.79 % change on previous year | 13.65 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.45 % change on previous year | -16.8 % change on previous year | 20.93 % 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 (current lcu), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia was 6.18 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 83.67 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -27.67 % change on previous year in 1985.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 100th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 236.7%. 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 (current LCU), 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 (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.