Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current) was -19.86 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current) in Saudi Arabia, 1972–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded -19.86 % change on previous year for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) in 2025.
That represents a change of down 209.1% on the previous year and down 28.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) in Saudi Arabia peaked at 28.85 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -138.05 % change on previous year, in 1975.
Saudi Arabia ranks 162nd of 201 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current) in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | -10.69 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | -86.93 % change on previous year | +713.1% |
| 1974 | -65.35 % change on previous year | -24.8% |
| 1975 | -138.05 % change on previous year | +111.3% |
| 1976 | -17.53 % change on previous year | -87.3% |
| 1977 | -25.23 % change on previous year | +43.9% |
| 1978 | -20.3 % change on previous year | -19.5% |
| 1979 | -6.5 % change on previous year | -68.0% |
| 1980 | -36.16 % change on previous year | +456.5% |
| 1981 | -12.39 % change on previous year | -65.7% |
| 1982 | 10.6 % change on previous year | -185.5% |
| 1983 | 4.49 % change on previous year | -57.6% |
| 1984 | 1.91 % change on previous year | -57.4% |
| 1985 | 2.24 % change on previous year | +17.0% |
| 1986 | 5.56 % change on previous year | +148.4% |
| 1987 | -6.71 % change on previous year | -220.8% |
| 1988 | -9.4 % change on previous year | +40.1% |
| 1989 | -19.24 % change on previous year | +104.6% |
| 1990 | -45.56 % change on previous year | +136.9% |
| 1991 | -29.41 % change on previous year | -35.5% |
| 1992 | 28.85 % change on previous year | -198.1% |
| 1993 | -14.72 % change on previous year | -151.0% |
| 1994 | -10.2 % change on previous year | -30.7% |
| 1995 | 8.16 % change on previous year | -180.0% |
| 1996 | 6.6 % change on previous year | -19.2% |
| 1997 | 3.07 % change on previous year | -53.5% |
| 1998 | 0.5311 % change on previous year | -82.7% |
| 1999 | 6.49 % change on previous year | +1122.3% |
| 2000 | -10.19 % change on previous year | -256.9% |
| 2001 | 1.75 % change on previous year | -117.1% |
| 2002 | -4.82 % change on previous year | -376.2% |
| 2003 | 6.71 % change on previous year | -239.1% |
| 2004 | 8.25 % change on previous year | +23.0% |
| 2005 | -8.14 % change on previous year | -198.6% |
| 2006 | -13.49 % change on previous year | +65.7% |
| 2007 | -1.63 % change on previous year | -87.9% |
| 2008 | -35.11 % change on previous year | +2051.2% |
| 2009 | -20.25 % change on previous year | -42.3% |
| 2010 | -0.8972 % change on previous year | -95.6% |
| 2011 | -5.25 % change on previous year | +484.9% |
| 2012 | -3.58 % change on previous year | -31.7% |
| 2013 | -17.84 % change on previous year | +398.1% |
| 2014 | -7.99 % change on previous year | -55.2% |
| 2015 | -15.42 % change on previous year | +93.1% |
| 2016 | 5.34 % change on previous year | -134.6% |
| 2017 | 9.61 % change on previous year | +80.0% |
| 2018 | -7.36 % change on previous year | -176.6% |
| 2019 | 10.9 % change on previous year | -248.2% |
| 2020 | -2.29 % change on previous year | -121.0% |
| 2021 | -18 % change on previous year | +685.7% |
| 2022 | -3.61 % change on previous year | -79.9% |
| 2023 | -12.33 % change on previous year | +241.3% |
| 2024 | -6.42 % change on previous year | -47.9% |
| 2025 | -19.86 % change on previous year | +209.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -46.32 % change on previous year | -138.05 % change on previous year | -6.5 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | -5.91 % change on previous year | -36.16 % change on previous year | 10.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -4.62 % change on previous year | -45.56 % change on previous year | 28.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -7.69 % change on previous year | -35.11 % change on previous year | 8.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.25 % change on previous year | -17.84 % change on previous year | 10.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -10.42 % change on previous year | -19.86 % change on previous year | -2.29 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 159 Macau, China -18.81 % change on previous year compare
- 160 Azerbaijan -18.87 % change on previous year compare
- 161 Guinea -19.03 % change on previous year compare
- 163 Malaysia -20.11 % change on previous year compare
- 164 Bermuda -20.26 % change on previous year compare
- 165 Iceland -20.73 % 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)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2241 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 7,740 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 6.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2817 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 9,730 current US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 6.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1.06 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) in Saudi Arabia?
- Net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) in Saudi Arabia was -19.86 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 28.85 % change on previous year in 1992.
- What is the lowest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -138.05 % change on previous year in 1975.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current)?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 162nd out of 201 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.8%. 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 Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.