Saudi Arabia Current Account to GDP
-2.6%▼ −1.27 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Saudi Arabia's current account deficit widened to 2.56% of GDP in 2025 from 1.30% in 2024. The deficit remains far below the all-time low of -20.81% recorded in 1991, while the all-time high of 50.70% was set in 1974. Data are available from 1971.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.6% | -1.3% | 50.7%Dec 1974 | -20.8%Dec 1991 | 1971 – 2025 | Annual |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDI Inflows | $32.6B | $21.3B | $32.6B | $-3.7B | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Exchange Rate | 3.75 per USD | 3.75 per USD | 4.50 per USD | 3.30 per USD | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Current Account to GDP in Saudi Arabia averaged 5.4% from 1971 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 50.7% in Dec 1974 and a record low of -20.8% in Dec 1991. The series is reported yearly with history from 1971.
The current account balance as a percentage of GDP measures the sum of net exports of goods and services, net primary income, and net secondary income relative to the size of the economy. It is reported annually in percent of GDP. The series spans from 1971 to 2025.
Source & methodology
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