Service imports in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Service imports was 128.68 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
128.68 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
18th
of 200 countries
All-time high
128.68 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
374.43 million BoP, current US$
in 1971
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Service imports in Saudi Arabia, 1971–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, service imports in Saudi Arabia stood at 128.68 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and up 38.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service imports in Saudi Arabia peaked at 128.68 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 374.43 million BoP, current US$, in 1971.
Saudi Arabia ranks 18th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service imports in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 374.43 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 509.08 million BoP, current US$ | +36.0% |
| 1973 | 955.06 million BoP, current US$ | +87.6% |
| 1974 | 2.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +126.5% |
| 1975 | 4.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +102.2% |
| 1976 | 7.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +81.4% |
| 1977 | 10.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.5% |
| 1978 | 14.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +40.1% |
| 1979 | 27.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +89.8% |
| 1980 | 30.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.7% |
| 1981 | 40.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.1% |
| 1982 | 34.85 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.4% |
| 1983 | 37.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1984 | 32.86 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.8% |
| 1985 | 25.82 billion BoP, current US$ | -21.4% |
| 1986 | 20.32 billion BoP, current US$ | -21.3% |
| 1987 | 18.81 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.5% |
| 1988 | 14.91 billion BoP, current US$ | -20.7% |
| 1989 | 19.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.1% |
| 1990 | 22.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.8% |
| 1991 | 38.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +73.1% |
| 1992 | 32.24 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.8% |
| 1993 | 24.43 billion BoP, current US$ | -24.2% |
| 1994 | 18.37 billion BoP, current US$ | -24.8% |
| 1995 | 19.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.8% |
| 1996 | 24.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.0% |
| 1997 | 25.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1998 | 16.86 billion BoP, current US$ | -35.0% |
| 1999 | 18.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2000 | 25.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +34.0% |
| 2001 | 19.28 billion BoP, current US$ | -23.6% |
| 2002 | 19.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 20.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.4% |
| 2004 | 25.70 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.2% |
| 2005 | 37.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +46.2% |
| 2006 | 49.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +32.8% |
| 2007 | 61.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.3% |
| 2008 | 71.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.9% |
| 2009 | 78.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.7% |
| 2010 | 80.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 82.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 77.66 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.9% |
| 2013 | 81.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 105.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.2% |
| 2015 | 93.11 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.0% |
| 2016 | 75.36 billion BoP, current US$ | -19.1% |
| 2017 | 83.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.5% |
| 2018 | 88.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 90.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 68.80 billion BoP, current US$ | -23.7% |
| 2021 | 73.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.7% |
| 2022 | 95.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.8% |
| 2023 | 115.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.0% |
| 2024 | 125.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2025 | 128.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.9% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 128.68 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 18.88 billion BoP, current US$, 6.8× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 128.68 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11.04 billion BoP, current US$, 11.7× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.59 billion BoP, current US$ | 374.43 million BoP, current US$ | 27.32 billion BoP, current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 27.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 14.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 40.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 24.13 billion BoP, current US$ | 16.86 billion BoP, current US$ | 38.75 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 41.02 billion BoP, current US$ | 19.28 billion BoP, current US$ | 78.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 85.85 billion BoP, current US$ | 75.36 billion BoP, current US$ | 105.80 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 101.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 68.80 billion BoP, current US$ | 128.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 15 Canada 169.19 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 16 Sweden 144.09 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 17 Luxembourg 132.61 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 19 Spain 126.79 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 20 Denmark 125.46 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 21 Australia 115.84 billion BoP, current US$ 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$), annual growth rate 8.9 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is service imports in Saudi Arabia?
- Service imports in Saudi Arabia was 128.68 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest service imports recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 128.68 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest service imports recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 374.43 million BoP, current US$ in 1971.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for service imports?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 18th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is service imports rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.2%. 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 Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Service imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of services are services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.