Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Imports of goods and services (current US$), 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
119th
of 192 countries
All-time high
91.77 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-29.63 % change on previous year
in 1985
Years of data
57
1969–2025
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 1969–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia is 6.18 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 44.0% on the previous year and up 236.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 91.77 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -29.63 % change on previous year, in 1985.
That places Saudi Arabia 119th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$), 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 | 11.02 % change on previous year | +203.0% |
| 1972 | 37.17 % change on previous year | +237.4% |
| 1973 | 77.04 % change on previous year | +107.3% |
| 1974 | 91.77 % change on previous year | +19.1% |
| 1975 | 69.55 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 1976 | 52.7 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 1977 | 55.62 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 1978 | 38.22 % change on previous year | -31.3% |
| 1979 | 14.72 % change on previous year | -61.5% |
| 1980 | 17.27 % change on previous year | +17.3% |
| 1981 | 23.46 % change on previous year | +35.9% |
| 1982 | 8.09 % change on previous year | -65.5% |
| 1983 | 2.74 % change on previous year | -66.2% |
| 1984 | -12.16 % change on previous year | -544.5% |
| 1985 | -29.63 % change on previous year | +143.7% |
| 1986 | -18.26 % change on previous year | -38.4% |
| 1987 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -112.3% |
| 1988 | -2.36 % change on previous year | -205.0% |
| 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 | +1739.4% |
| 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 | -49.5% |
| 1997 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -65.0% |
| 1998 | -10.11 % change on previous year | -551.6% |
| 1999 | -3.47 % change on previous year | -65.7% |
| 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 | 31.19 % change on previous year | +52.2% |
| 2006 | 38.75 % change on previous year | +24.2% |
| 2007 | 28 % change on previous year | -27.7% |
| 2008 | 21.62 % change on previous year | -22.8% |
| 2009 | -8.27 % change on previous year | -138.3% |
| 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 | 45.15 % change on previous year | 3.64 % change on previous year | 91.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.8257 % change on previous year | -29.63 % change on previous year | 23.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.17 % 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 | 38.75 % 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 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 116 United States of America 6.58 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Marshall Islands 6.49 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Nicaragua 6.49 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Kenya 6.11 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Denmark 5.98 % change on previous year compare
- 122 India 5.86 % change on previous year 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)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 5.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3601 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per capita 12,436 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) -1.71 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.2061 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 7,118 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) -1.71 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 0.7729 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), 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 us$), annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 91.77 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -29.63 % change on previous year in 1985.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 119th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), 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 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). 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 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.