Saudi Arabia GDP (2026): History, Growth Rate & Projections

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Saudi Arabia is $1.39 trillion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 3.1%. GDP per capita is $37,811.

Saudi Arabia GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of Saudi Arabia has grown from $164.54 billion in 1980 to $1.39 trillion in 2026.

Saudi Arabia GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Saudi Arabia. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth

2.40%

Best Year

2022 (+12%)

Worst Year

1982 (-16.1%)

Years of Contraction

9 of 47

GDP per capita in Saudi Arabia rose from $35,464 in 2025 to $37,811 in 2026, an increase of 6.6%.

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Saudi Arabia

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Saudi Arabia for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

Saudi Arabia nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2026	$1,388,676,000,000	3.1%	$37,811	2%
2025	$1,276,943,000,000	4.5%	$35,464	2%
2024	$1,254,141,000,000	2.6%	$35,528	4.74%
2023	$1,218,585,000,000	0.5%	$36,157	4.75%
2022	$1,239,075,000,000	12%	$38,510	4.52%
2021	$982,661,000,000	6.5%	$31,921	-2.44%
2020	$767,303,000,000	-3.8%	$24,318	4.95%
2019	$888,888,000,000	1.7%	$29,567	-0.44%
2018	$886,564,000,000	3.2%	$29,360	-2.52%
2017	$741,266,000,000	1.2%	$23,929	0.07%
2016	$689,279,000,000	1.7%	$22,268	3.82%
2015	$693,415,000,000	4.7%	$23,256	5.32%
2014	$787,153,000,000	4%	$27,806	2.48%
2013	$769,755,000,000	2.9%	$27,866	5.56%
2012	$751,921,000,000	5.8%	$28,733	4.29%
2011	$680,661,000,000	11.8%	$27,127	4.65%
2010	$528,207,000,000	5%	$22,028	5.26%
2009	$429,098,000,000	-1.1%	$18,837	2.57%
2008	$519,797,000,000	6.2%	$23,404	2.56%
2007	$415,687,000,000	2.2%	$19,196	2.57%
2006	$376,398,000,000	3.3%	$17,827	2.56%
2005	$328,205,000,000	5.9%	$15,943	2.57%
2004	$258,742,000,000	8.6%	$12,891	2.57%
2003	$215,808,000,000	8.8%	$11,028	2.56%
2002	$189,606,000,000	-0.7%	$9,937	2.56%
2001	$184,138,000,000	0.3%	$9,898	2.56%
2000	$189,515,000,000	4.7%	$10,449	2.57%
1999	$161,717,000,000	-0.6%	$9,145	2.56%
1998	$146,776,000,000	2.8%	$8,513	2.56%
1997	$165,742,000,000	2.6%	$9,859	2.56%
1996	$158,451,000,000	3.3%	$9,667	2.57%
1995	$143,152,000,000	0.3%	$8,958	2.56%
1994	$134,995,000,000	1%	$8,664	2.57%
1993	$132,790,000,000	0.4%	$8,741	2.57%
1992	$136,905,000,000	4.6%	$9,243	2.56%
1991	$132,047,000,000	8.2%	$9,143	5.26%
1990	$117,474,000,000	9.4%	$8,562	5.01%
1989	$95,217,000,000	0.4%	$7,287	5.01%
1988	$88,138,000,000	6.6%	$7,083	5%
1987	$85,582,000,000	-3.1%	$7,222	5.01%
1986	$86,886,000,000	1%	$7,699	5%
1985	$103,894,000,000	-7.2%	$9,667	5.01%
1984	$119,631,000,000	-4%	$11,688	5%
1983	$129,181,000,000	-11%	$13,253	5.01%
1982	$153,240,000,000	-16.1%	$16,508	5%
1981	$184,292,000,000	3%	$20,846	5.01%
1980	$164,540,000,000	5.8%	$19,543	—

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Saudi Arabia GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for Saudi Arabia through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

Saudi Arabia nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2031	$1,730,075,000,000	3.6%	$42,666	2%
2030	$1,649,507,000,000	3.5%	$41,493	2%
2029	$1,572,125,000,000	3.5%	$40,337	2%
2028	$1,498,027,000,000	3.6%	$39,205	2%
2027	$1,432,348,000,000	4.5%	$38,236	2%

Compare Saudi Arabia to Nearby-Ranked Economies

Saudi Arabia ranks #19 in the world by nominal GDP. See how it compares to the economies ranked just above and below it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of Saudi Arabia?

The nominal GDP of Saudi Arabia in 2026 is $1.39 trillion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Saudi Arabia 19th in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of Saudi Arabia?

The GDP growth rate of Saudi Arabia in 2026 is 3.1%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of Saudi Arabia?

GDP per capita in Saudi Arabia in 2026 is $37,811, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of Saudi Arabia expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of Saudi Arabia to reach $1.73 trillion by 2031, up from $1.39 trillion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.