Saudi Arabia Government Budget
-5.8%▼ −3.31 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Saudi Arabia's budget balance as a share of GDP stood at -5.8% in 2025, widening from -2.5% in the prior year. The deficit remained well above the all-time low of -14.9% recorded in 2015, with the series spanning back to 1991.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5.8% | -2.5% | 29.8%Dec 2008 | -14.9%Dec 2015 | 1991 – 2025 | Annual |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 31.7% | 25.9% | 103.0% | 1.5% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Tax Revenue to GDP | 8.1% | 7.8% | 8.6% | 2.3% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Government Budget in Saudi Arabia averaged -0.3% from 1991 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 29.8% in Dec 2008 and a record low of -14.9% in Dec 2015. The series is reported yearly with history from 1991.
The indicator measures the general government budget balance as a share of gross domestic product, expressed as a percentage. A negative value denotes a deficit, while a positive value indicates a surplus. The data are reported on an annual frequency, covering the period from 1991 onward.
Source & methodology
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