Taxes less subsidies on products (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Taxes less subsidies on products (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 4.1 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Taxes less subsidies on products (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 4.1 % change on previous year for taxes less subsidies on products (constant lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 9.4% on the previous year and up 66.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, taxes less subsidies on products (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 140.37 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -22.99 % change on previous year, in 2001.
That places Saudi Arabia 81st out of 188 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Taxes less subsidies on products (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 26.22 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 10.06 % change on previous year | -61.6% |
| 1973 | -1.32 % change on previous year | -113.1% |
| 1974 | -10.76 % change on previous year | +716.2% |
| 1975 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -109.3% |
| 1976 | 0.142 % change on previous year | -85.9% |
| 1977 | 26.22 % change on previous year | +18360.9% |
| 1978 | -7.97 % change on previous year | -130.4% |
| 1979 | -8.43 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 1980 | -0.4575 % change on previous year | -94.6% |
| 1981 | -10.76 % change on previous year | +2252.4% |
| 1982 | 3.97 % change on previous year | -136.9% |
| 1983 | 11.15 % change on previous year | +180.7% |
| 1984 | 7.17 % change on previous year | -35.7% |
| 1985 | -1.33 % change on previous year | -118.6% |
| 1986 | -15.45 % change on previous year | +1058.3% |
| 1987 | 8.02 % change on previous year | -151.9% |
| 1988 | 140.37 % change on previous year | +1650.6% |
| 1989 | -18.76 % change on previous year | -113.4% |
| 1990 | 3.03 % change on previous year | -116.2% |
| 1991 | -8.9 % change on previous year | -393.4% |
| 1992 | 37.88 % change on previous year | -525.6% |
| 1993 | -0.5785 % change on previous year | -101.5% |
| 1994 | -12.12 % change on previous year | +1994.6% |
| 1995 | -12.09 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 16.83 % change on previous year | -239.2% |
| 1997 | 0.636 % change on previous year | -96.2% |
| 1998 | 11.71 % change on previous year | +1741.5% |
| 1999 | -3.54 % change on previous year | -130.2% |
| 2000 | -18.59 % change on previous year | +425.7% |
| 2001 | -22.99 % change on previous year | +23.6% |
| 2002 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -106.8% |
| 2003 | 4.27 % change on previous year | +174.1% |
| 2004 | 6.98 % change on previous year | +63.4% |
| 2005 | 10.46 % change on previous year | +49.7% |
| 2006 | 7.37 % change on previous year | -29.5% |
| 2007 | 5.9 % change on previous year | -20.0% |
| 2008 | 22.31 % change on previous year | +278.0% |
| 2009 | -11.01 % change on previous year | -149.3% |
| 2010 | 12.65 % change on previous year | -214.9% |
| 2011 | 17.89 % change on previous year | +41.4% |
| 2012 | 17.28 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 4.19 % change on previous year | -75.7% |
| 2014 | -0.4694 % change on previous year | -111.2% |
| 2015 | 2.46 % change on previous year | -625.1% |
| 2016 | -17.88 % change on previous year | -825.2% |
| 2017 | -5.25 % change on previous year | -70.6% |
| 2018 | 1.76 % change on previous year | -133.5% |
| 2019 | 12.55 % change on previous year | +613.0% |
| 2020 | -7.25 % change on previous year | -157.7% |
| 2021 | 5.05 % change on previous year | -169.7% |
| 2022 | 14 % change on previous year | +177.4% |
| 2023 | 7.1 % change on previous year | -49.3% |
| 2024 | 4.52 % change on previous year | -36.4% |
| 2025 | 4.1 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 4.1 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.19 % change on previous year, 1.9× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 4.1 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.13 % change on previous year, 1.3× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Taxes less subsidies on products (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | +18360.9% | 0.142 % change on previous year | 26.22 % change on previous year |
| 1981 | -2252.4% | -0.4575 % change on previous year | -10.76 % change on previous year |
| 1994 | -1994.6% | -0.5785 % change on previous year | -12.12 % change on previous year |
| 1998 | +1741.5% | 0.636 % change on previous year | 11.71 % change on previous year |
| 1988 | +1650.6% | 8.02 % change on previous year | 140.37 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.91 % change on previous year | -10.76 % change on previous year | 26.22 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 12.39 % change on previous year | -18.76 % change on previous year | 140.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.29 % change on previous year | -12.12 % change on previous year | 37.88 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6281 % change on previous year | -22.99 % change on previous year | 22.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.52 % change on previous year | -17.88 % change on previous year | 17.89 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.59 % change on previous year | -7.25 % change on previous year | 14 % change on previous year | 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 taxes less subsidies on products (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia?
- Taxes less subsidies on products (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia was 4.1 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest taxes less subsidies on products (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 140.37 % change on previous year in 1988.
- What is the lowest taxes less subsidies on products (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -22.99 % change on previous year in 2001.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for taxes less subsidies on products (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 81st out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is taxes less subsidies on products (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.2%. 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 Taxes less subsidies on products (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Taxes less subsidies on products (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Taxes less subsidies on products (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.