Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP was 40.67 in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP in Saudi Arabia, 1992–2030
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2030, gross debt, general government, percent of gdp in Saudi Arabia stood at 40.67.
That represents a change of up 4.9% on the previous year and up 37.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross debt, general government, percent of gdp in Saudi Arabia peaked at 102.99 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 1.5, in 2014.
That places Saudi Arabia 125th out of 193 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 47.8 | — |
| 1993 | 58.6 | +22.6% |
| 1994 | 67.87 | +15.8% |
| 1995 | 74.25 | +9.4% |
| 1996 | 75.21 | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 76.7 | +2.0% |
| 1998 | 101.52 | +32.4% |
| 1999 | 102.99 | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 86.7 | -15.8% |
| 2001 | 93.15 | +7.4% |
| 2002 | 96.35 | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 81.56 | -15.3% |
| 2004 | 62.93 | -22.8% |
| 2005 | 37.34 | -40.7% |
| 2006 | 25.83 | -30.8% |
| 2007 | 17.12 | -33.7% |
| 2008 | 12.06 | -29.6% |
| 2009 | 13.99 | +16.0% |
| 2010 | 8.43 | -39.8% |
| 2011 | 5.31 | -37.0% |
| 2012 | 2.97 | -44.0% |
| 2013 | 2.08 | -29.9% |
| 2014 | 1.5 | -28.0% |
| 2015 | 5.47 | +264.6% |
| 2016 | 12.25 | +123.8% |
| 2017 | 15.95 | +30.2% |
| 2018 | 16.84 | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 20.34 | +20.7% |
| 2020 | 29.66 | +45.9% |
| 2021 | 25.45 | -14.2% |
| 2022 | 21.31 | -16.3% |
| 2023 | 22.98 | +7.9% |
| 2024 | 26.15 | +13.8% |
| 2025 | 29.21 | +11.7% |
| 2026 | 31.81 | +8.9% |
| 2027 | 34.39 | +8.1% |
| 2028 | 36.78 | +7.0% |
| 2029 | 38.77 | +5.4% |
| 2030 | 40.67 | +4.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 75.62 | 47.8 | 102.99 | 8 |
| 2000s | 52.7 | 12.06 | 96.35 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.11 | 1.5 | 20.34 | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.65 | 21.31 | 38.77 | 10 |
| 2030s | 40.67 | 40.67 | 40.67 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More external debt data for Saudi Arabia
- Other investment, Debt instruments 379.95 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 7.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 10,276 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 0.2975 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -3.37 (2030)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government -2.32 (2030)
- Gross debt, General government, Percent of fiscal year GDP 5.01 (2015)
- Portfolio investment, Debt securities 74.10 billion US dollar (2025)
- Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) 6.27 billion (2024)
- Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities 21.34 billion (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross debt, general government, percent of gdp in Saudi Arabia?
- Gross debt, general government, percent of gdp in Saudi Arabia was 40.67 in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross debt, general government, percent of gdp recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 102.99 in 1999.
- What is the lowest gross debt, general government, percent of gdp recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.5 in 2014.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for gross debt, general government, percent of gdp?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 125th out of 193 countries with data for 2030.
- Is gross debt, general government, percent of gdp rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.1%. 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 Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October