Portfolio equity, net inflows in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Portfolio equity, net inflows was 6.47 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio equity, net inflows in Saudi Arabia, 1971–2025
Source: Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 6.47 billion BoP, current US$ for portfolio equity, net inflows in 2025.
The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 226.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio equity, net inflows in Saudi Arabia peaked at 22.47 billion BoP, current US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 BoP, current US$, in 1971.
Saudi Arabia ranks 10th of 184 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio equity, net inflows in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1973 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1974 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1975 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1979 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1980 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1982 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1983 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1984 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1986 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1987 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1988 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1989 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1990 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1992 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1993 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1994 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1995 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1997 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1998 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1999 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 2018 | 1.99 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 2019 | 22.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +1031.5% |
| 2020 | 5.72 billion BoP, current US$ | -74.5% |
| 2021 | 4.77 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.7% |
| 2022 | 10.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +126.5% |
| 2023 | 4.22 billion BoP, current US$ | -60.9% |
| 2024 | 6.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +47.5% |
| 2025 | 6.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.0% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 6.47 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 66.16 million BoP, current US$, 97.9× the median. (65 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.23 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.99 billion BoP, current US$ | 22.47 billion BoP, current US$ | 2 |
| 2020s | 6.37 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.80 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
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$), annual growth rate 8.9 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio equity, net inflows in Saudi Arabia?
- Portfolio equity, net inflows in Saudi Arabia was 6.47 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest portfolio equity, net inflows recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 22.47 billion BoP, current US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest portfolio equity, net inflows recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 BoP, current US$ in 1971.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for portfolio equity, net inflows?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 10th out of 184 countries with data for 2025.
- Is portfolio equity, net inflows rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 226.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Portfolio equity, net inflows (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio equity includes net inflows from equity securities other than those recorded as direct investment and including shares, stocks, depository receipts (American or global), and direct purchases of shares in local stock markets by foreign investors. Data are in current U.S. dollars.