Share of central government spending funded by taxes in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Share of central government spending funded by taxes was 24.5% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of central government spending funded by taxes in Saudi Arabia, 2010–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of central government spending funded by taxes in Saudi Arabia is 24.5%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 0.4% on the previous year and up 217.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of central government spending funded by taxes in Saudi Arabia peaked at 26.8% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 6.9%, in 2014.
Saudi Arabia ranks 165th of 174 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of central government spending funded by taxes in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.7% | — |
| 2011 | 7.1% | -7.3% |
| 2012 | 7.6% | +7.6% |
| 2013 | 7.7% | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 6.9% | -10.5% |
| 2015 | 8.2% | +18.6% |
| 2016 | 9.9% | +20.8% |
| 2017 | 9.4% | -4.8% |
| 2018 | 22.2% | +136.3% |
| 2019 | 18.7% | -15.6% |
| 2020 | 18.9% | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 26.8% | +42.0% |
| 2022 | 24.4% | -8.9% |
| 2023 | 24.5% | +0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.5% | 6.9% | 22.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.6% | 18.9% | 26.8% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 162 Palau 30.7% compare
- 163 Marshall Islands 26.1% compare
- 164 Montserrat 25.3% compare
- 166 Micronesia, Federated States of 23.4% compare
- 167 Nigeria 23.2%
- 168 Yemen 20.8%
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)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 5.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 1.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 59,827 current LCU per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 3.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.3435 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 11,865 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 3.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.668 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of central government spending funded by taxes in Saudi Arabia?
- Share of central government spending funded by taxes in Saudi Arabia was 24.5% in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of central government spending funded by taxes recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 26.8% in 2021.
- What is the lowest share of central government spending funded by taxes recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.9% in 2014.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for share of central government spending funded by taxes?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 165th out of 174 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of central government spending funded by taxes rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 217.9%. 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 – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of central government spending funded by taxes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Spending refers to the budgetary central government which includes the core institutions of the national government. Funds only include taxes; Fines, penalties, and most social security contributions are excluded.