Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$), per in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$), per was 154,285 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$), per in Saudi Arabia, 1971–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in BoP, current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$), per in Saudi Arabia stood at 154,285 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 53 years on record.
That represents a change of up 15.7% on the previous year and up 40.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$), per in Saudi Arabia peaked at 154,285 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 744.4 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre, in 1971.
Saudi Arabia ranks 122nd of 198 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, services and primary income (BoP, current US$), per in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 744.4 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1972 | 868.69 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +16.7% |
| 1973 | 2,259 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +160.0% |
| 1974 | 3,804 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +68.4% |
| 1975 | 5,816 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +52.9% |
| 1976 | 10,048 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +72.8% |
| 1977 | 13,513 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +34.5% |
| 1978 | 18,109 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +34.0% |
| 1979 | 23,396 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +29.2% |
| 1980 | 29,172 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +24.7% |
| 1981 | 37,087 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +27.1% |
| 1982 | 35,124 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -5.3% |
| 1983 | 34,190 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 1984 | 30,023 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -12.2% |
| 1985 | 22,302 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -25.7% |
| 1986 | 17,691 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -20.7% |
| 1987 | 17,555 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 1988 | 16,471 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -6.2% |
| 1989 | 18,640 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 1990 | 20,979 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +12.6% |
| 1991 | 30,990 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +47.7% |
| 1992 | 29,952 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 1993 | 24,453 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -18.4% |
| 1994 | 19,641 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -19.7% |
| 1995 | 21,889 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +11.4% |
| 1996 | 24,312 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +11.1% |
| 1997 | 25,693 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1998 | 22,046 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -14.2% |
| 1999 | 22,048 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 25,956 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +17.7% |
| 2001 | 24,437 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -5.9% |
| 2002 | 24,901 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 27,447 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +10.2% |
| 2004 | 32,817 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +19.6% |
| 2005 | 43,610 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +32.9% |
| 2006 | 53,725 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +23.2% |
| 2007 | 67,830 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +26.3% |
| 2008 | 82,103 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +21.0% |
| 2009 | 78,507 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 83,956 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 2011 | 95,263 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +13.5% |
| 2012 | 103,111 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 2013 | 110,199 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 2014 | 124,019 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +12.5% |
| 2015 | 118,549 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 96,382 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -18.7% |
| 2017 | 98,815 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 104,351 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 112,293 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 2020 | 94,829 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -15.6% |
| 2021 | 105,315 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +11.1% |
| 2022 | 133,326 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +26.6% |
| 2023 | 154,285 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +15.7% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 154,285 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.66 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre, 6% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 154,285 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 174,886 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre, 88% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$), per in Saudi Arabia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | +160.0% | 868.69 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 2,259 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8,729 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 744.4 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 23,396 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1980s | 25,826 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 16,471 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 37,087 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 24,200 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 19,641 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 30,990 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 46,133 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 24,437 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 82,103 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 104,694 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 83,956 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 124,019 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 121,939 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 94,829 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 154,285 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 119 Tunisia 155,225 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 120 Uruguay 154,666 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 121 Ecuador 154,611 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 123 Iceland 151,070 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 124 Gambia 138,200 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 125 Ghana 132,002 BoP, 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$), annual growth rate 8.9 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$), per in Saudi Arabia?
- Imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$), per in Saudi Arabia was 154,285 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$), per recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 154,285 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$), per recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 744.4 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 1971.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$), per?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 122nd out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$), per rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.0%. 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, services and primary income (BoP, current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$) 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 of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Imports of goods, services and primary income Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$) 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.