Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
In 2025 the real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Saudi Arabia was 4.9 trillion.
The chart shows the annual evolution of real GDP in Saudi Arabia at constant prices.
Internationally Reported Indicators
Overview
Internationally Reported Indicators
Saudi Arabia has made remarkable strides in competitiveness across key sectors, including the economy, labor market, health, and infrastructure. This progress is reflected in various internationally reported indicators that highlight the nation’s advancements.
The Kingdom’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has reached 4.9 trillion, with a GDP per capita of 131.5 thousand, underscoring strong economic performance. Investment in Research and Development (R&D) has totaled 29.5 billion, supported by 41,562 researchers, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s commitment to innovation and knowledge-based growth.
Demographic trends further reflect the country’s development, with a population of 35,300,280, a life expectancy of 77.9 years, and a universal health coverage index of 74.4, demonstrating the positive impact of public policies on citizens' well-being.
Saudi Arabia’s infrastructure continues to enhance its global competitiveness, with a road network density of 0.16 km per square km, 100.0% mobile network coverage, and 100.0% internet access, showcasing nationwide connectivity and modernization.
In the social sphere, the labor force participation rate stands at 84.0% for men and 35.2% for women, while the secondary education completion rate has reached 80.3. Women now represent 20.0% of the Shura Council, reflecting the country’s progress in equity and inclusion.
The health sector also demonstrates significant achievements, with 23.7 hospital beds per 10,000 people, a 96.8% immunization rate for DPT, and 99.9% of the population having access to safe drinking water, reinforcing the Kingdom’s commitment to public health and sustainable development.
This section, "Internationally Reported Indicators", serves as a key reference for tracking Saudi Arabia’s performance on the global stage, offering valuable insights into its economic and social progress.
Economic Indicators
Real Sector Indicators
Gross Domestic Product per Capita
In 2024 the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita in Saudi Arabia was 131.5 thousand.
The chart shows the annual evolution of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita at current price in Saudi Arabia.
Gross Domestic Product per Capita
Wholesale Price Index (WPI)
In 2025 the annual inflation rate reached 2.1%. The commodity that recorded the highest Wholesale Price Index (WPI) was Agricuture and fishery products (4.1%), while the lowest WPI was recorded for Ores and Minerals (-1.3%).
The chart shows the annual evolution of the Wholesale Price Index by main group.
Wholesale Price Index by Main Group
(YoY)
Real Estate Price Index
In 2025 the Real Estate Price Index in Saudi Arabia was 104.3.
The chart shows the annual evolution of the Real Estate Price Index in Saudi Arabia.
Note: The base year for the index is 2023.
Real Estate Price Index
Monetary
Domestic Credit to Private Sector
In 2025 the domestic credit to private sector in Saudi Arabia was 3.0 trillion.
The chart shows the annual evolution of the domestic credit to private sector in Saudi Arabia.
Domestic Credit to Private Sector
Domestic Expenditure
Household Consumption Expenditure (at Current Prices)
In 2024 the household consumption expenditure in Saudi Arabia was 2.1 trillion.
The chart shows the annual evolution of the household consumption expenditure in Saudi Arabia. The household consumption expenditure consists of the expenditure incurred by resident households and resident non-profit organisations serving households, on individual consumption goods and services.
Government Consumption Expenditure (at Current Prices)
In 2026 the government consumption expenditure in Saudi Arabia was 277.4 billion.
The chart shows the annual evolution of the goverment consumption expenditure in Saudi Arabia. The government consumption expenditure consists of expenditure, including imputed expenditure, incurred by general government on both individual consumption goods and services and collective consumption services.
Government Consumption Expenditure
Gross Fixed Capital Formation (at Current Prices)
In 2026 the gross fixed capital formation in Saudi Arabia was 358.3 billion.
The chart shows the annual evolution of the gross fixed capital formation in Saudi Arabia. The gross fixed capital formation is measured by the total value of a producer’s acquisitions, less disposals, of fixed assets during the accounting period plus certain additions to the value of non- produced assets (such as subsoil assets or major improvements in the quantity, quality or productivity of land) realised by the productive activity of institutional units.
Gross Fixed Capital Formation
Innovation and R&D
Intellectual Property Applications
In 2025 the number of trademarks applications in Saudi Arabia was 64,273.
The chart shows the number of trademarks applications in Saudi Arabia.
Expenditure on Research and Development (% GDP)
In 2024 the Research and Development expenditure (% of GDP) in Saudi Arabia was 0.63%.
The chart shows the Research and Development expenditure (% of GDP) in Saudi Arabia. They include both capital and current expenditures in the four main sectors: business enterprise, government, higher education and private non-profit. R&D covers basic research, applied research, and experimental development.
Expenditure on Research and Development
In 2024 the total expenditure on Research and Development in Saudi Arabia was 29.5 billion.
The chart shows the total expenditure on Research and Development in Saudi Arabia.
Research and Development Personnel
In 2024 the total Research and Development personnel nationwide in Saudi Arabia was 56,593.
The chart shows the total Research and Development personnel nationwide in Saudi Arabia.
Researchers in Research and Development
In 2024 the total researchers in Research and Development in Saudi Arabia was 41,562.
The chart shows the total researchers in Research and Development in Saudi Arabia.
Transportation, Storage, and Communication
Mobile Network Coverage
In 2022 the percentage of population with mobile network coverage in Saudi Arabia was 100.0%.
The chart shows the annual evolution of the percentage of population with mobile network coverage in Saudi Arabia, this is, the population covered by at least an LTE/WiMAX mobile network.
Mobile Network Coverage
Individuals using the Internet
In 2022 the percentage of population using the internet in Saudi Arabia was 100.0%.
The chart shows the annual evolution of the percentage of population using the internet in Saudi Arabia, this means, individuals who have used the internet from ally location the last three months.
Individuals using the Internet
Roads, Density of the Network
In 2024 the density of the road network in Saudi Arabia was 0.164 km per square km.
The icons shows the density of the road network (km per square km) in Saudi Arabia.
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Social Indicators
Demographics
Population
In 2024 the total population of Saudi Arabia was 35,300,280 people.
The graph shows the annual evolution of the population of Saudi Arabia.
Population
Saudi Births & Deaths
In 2022 the estimated Saudi births was 417,155, while the estimated Saudi deaths was 56,799.
The chart shows the annual evolution of the estimated Saudi births and Saudi deaths.
Estimated Saudi Births and Deaths
Old-age Dependency Ratio
In 2022, old-age dependency ratio in Saudi Arabia was 3.7%.
The old-age dependency ratio is the ratio of elderly dependents (who are generally economically inactive and 64 years and older), compared to the number of people of working age (15-64-year-olds).
Estimated Fertility Rate
In 2022 the estimated total fertility rate in Saudi Arabia was 2.1%.
The chart shows the annual evolution of the estimated total fertility rate in Saudi Arabia.
Estimated Fertility Rate
Labour
Labour Force Participation Rate
In 2025, the labor force participation rate in Saudi Arabia reached 67.4%, with a breakdown of 84.0% for males and 35.2% for females.
The graph shows the evolution of the labor force participation by gender in Saudi Arabia.
Labour Force Participation Rate by Gender
Employment-to-population ratio (Aged 15 and over)
In 2024 the Employment-to-Population Ratio (Aged 15 and over) in Saudi Arabia was 64.0%.
The chart shows the employment to population ratio (aged 15 and over) in Saudi Arabia.
Employment-to-population ratio (Aged 15 and over)
Gender Parity in Labour Force
In 2023 the gender parity in labour force in Saudi Arabia was 41.4.
The chart shows the gender parity in labour force in Saudi Arabia. This indicator can take a value between 0 and 100, with 100 representing the highest gender parity.
Gender Parity in Labour Force
Proportion of Women in Managerial Positions
In 2022 the proportion of women in managerial positions in Saudi Arabia was 7.4%.
The chart shows the proportion of women in managerial positions in Saudi Arabia.
Proportion of Women in Managerial Positions
Women in Shura Council
In 2022 the percentage of women in Shura Council in Saudi Arabia was 20.0%.
The chart shows the percentage of women in Shura Council in Saudi Arabia.
Women in Shura Council
Housing and Energy Consumption
Housing Units
In 2019 the total number of housing units in Saudi Arabia was 3,681,927.
The chart shows the total number of housing units (occupied with Saudi households) in Saudi Arabia.
Housing units
Proportion of population with access to electricity (%)
In 2022 the proportion of population with access to electricity in Saudi Arabia was 100.0%.
The chart shows the proportion of population with access to electricity in Saudi Arabia.
Proportion of population with access to electricity
Households Fuel Usage
In 2023 the percentage of households fuel usage in Saudi Arabia was 93.7%.
The chart shows the percentage of households fuel usage in Saudi Arabia.
Households fuel usage
Households using Energy Saving Devices
In 2021 the percentage of households using energy saving devices in Saudi Arabia was 63.9%.
The chart shows the percentage of households using energy saving devices in Saudi Arabia.
Households using energy saving devices
Health
Hospital Beds
In 2023 the hospital beds per 10,000 population in Saudi Arabia was 23.7 beds.
The chart shows the hospital beds per 10,000 population in Saudi Arabia.
Hospital beds (per 10,000 population)
Health Workers
In 2023 the total number of professional health workers in Saudi Arabia was 163 per 10,000 population.
The chart shows the total number of professional health worker per 10,000 population in Saudi Arabia.
Health workers
Universal Health Coverage
In 2021 the universal health coverage index in Saudi Arabia was 74.4.
The icons shows the universal health coverage in Saudi Arabia. This indicator can take a value between 0 and 100, where 100 is the best scenario.
Saudi Life Expectancy at Birth
In 2022 the Saudi life expectancy at birth in Saudi Arabia was 77.9 years.
The chart shows the annual evolution of the Saudi life expectancy at birth in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Life Expectancy at Birth
Maternal Mortality Ratio
In 2023 the maternal mortality ratio in Saudi Arabia was 15.9 per 100,000 live births.
The chart shows the maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) in Saudi Arabia.
Maternal Mortality Ratio
Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff
In 2023 the percentage of births attended by skilled health staff in Saudi Arabia was 99.8%.
The chart shows the percentage of births attended by skilled health staff in Saudi Arabia.
Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff
Child Mortality Rates
In 2023 the infant mortality rate in Saudi Arabia was 9.0 per 1,000 live births, while the under 5 mortality rate reached 11.8 per 1,000 live births.
The chart shows the under 5 mortality rate and the infant mortality rate (both per 1,000 live births) in Saudi Arabia.
Child Mortality Rates
Infant Immunization Rate
In 2023 the percentage of infants who received measles vaccinations in Saudi Arabia was 96.0%, while the percentage of infants who received DPT vaccinations reached 96.8%.
The chart shows the percentage of infants who received measles and DPT vaccinations in Saudi Arabia.
Infant Immunization Rate
Incidence of Tuberculosis
In 2022 the incidence of tuberculosis in Saudi Arabia was 8 per 100,000 people.
The chart shows the annual evolution of the incidence of tuberculosis per 100,000 people in Saudi Arabia.
Incidence of Tuberculosis
Access to Safe Drinking Water
In 2022 the proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services in Saudi Arabia was 99.9%.
The chart shows the proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services in Saudi Arabia.
Access to Safe Drinking Water
People using at least Basic Sanitation Services
In 2022 the people using at least basic sanitation services in Saudi Arabia was 99.0%.
The icons shows the percentage of people using at least basic sanitation services in Saudi Arabia.
Education
Completation Rate
The icons shows the completion rate of studies at different levels in Saudi Arabia in 2017.