Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 433.16 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Saudi Arabia, 2007–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in Saudi Arabia stood at 433.16 billion US dollar. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
The figure is up 4.6% on the previous year and up 292.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in Saudi Arabia peaked at 433.16 billion US dollar in 2025 and was at its lowest, 50.20 billion US dollar, in 2008.
That places Saudi Arabia 23rd out of 160 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 52.66 billion US dollar | — |
| 2008 | 50.20 billion US dollar | -4.7% |
| 2009 | 58.81 billion US dollar | +17.2% |
| 2010 | 78.58 billion US dollar | +33.6% |
| 2011 | 81.50 billion US dollar | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 92.18 billion US dollar | +13.1% |
| 2013 | 98.96 billion US dollar | +7.4% |
| 2014 | 111.03 billion US dollar | +12.2% |
| 2015 | 110.32 billion US dollar | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 113.81 billion US dollar | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 160.16 billion US dollar | +40.7% |
| 2018 | 178.39 billion US dollar | +11.4% |
| 2019 | 214.43 billion US dollar | +20.2% |
| 2020 | 273.33 billion US dollar | +27.5% |
| 2021 | 328.08 billion US dollar | +20.0% |
| 2022 | 334.24 billion US dollar | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 391.80 billion US dollar | +17.2% |
| 2024 | 414.14 billion US dollar | +5.7% |
| 2025 | 433.16 billion US dollar | +4.6% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 433.16 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 35.00 billion US dollar, 12.4× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 433.16 billion US dollar is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.23 billion US dollar, 352.3× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 53.89 billion US dollar | 50.20 billion US dollar | 58.81 billion US dollar | 3 |
| 2010s | 123.94 billion US dollar | 78.58 billion US dollar | 214.43 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 362.46 billion US dollar | 273.33 billion US dollar | 433.16 billion US dollar | 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 investment, equity and investment fund shares in Saudi Arabia?
- Portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in Saudi Arabia was 433.16 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 433.16 billion US dollar in 2025.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.20 billion US dollar in 2008.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 23rd out of 160 countries with data for 2025.
- Is portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 292.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.