Saudi Arabia: economy and key statistics
Saudi Arabia is number 19 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $1.28 trillion in 2025. GDP per person is $34,537. The economy grew by 4.5% in 2025. Unemployment is 3.0%. The economy is 49% services, 43% industry, 3% agriculture. In 311 Institute directories: 17 R&D labs, 1 startups, 4 investors, 2 Titans.
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National power
Saudi Arabia is number 15 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 57.7 out of 100: economic 79, technology 36, military 52 and human capital 69.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $1.28 trillion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $2.73 trillion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $34,537 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +4.5% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 2.1% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% | 2025 |
| Population | 37.0 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 18.4 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 49% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 43% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 16% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 3% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 30% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 2.6% of GDP | 2025 |
| High-tech share of manufactured exports | 1% | 2024 |
| R&D spending | 0.64% of GDP | 2024 |
| Internet users | 100% of people | 2024 |
R&D labs
Largest companies in Saudi Arabia
Startups in Saudi Arabia
Investors in Saudi Arabia
Main export industries
Saudi Arabia exported goods worth about $305.5bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation: $223.4bn (73.1% of goods exports)
- Plastics and articles thereof: $18.6bn (6.1% of goods exports)
- Organic chemicals: $11.2bn (3.7% of goods exports)
- Electrical machinery and equipment: $7.9bn (2.6% of goods exports)
- Ships, boats and floating structures: $7.8bn (2.6% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in Middle East
- Israel (#26)
- United Arab Emirates (#30)
- Egypt (#43)
- Iran (#44)
- Algeria (#51)
- Iraq (#54)
- Qatar (#56)
- Morocco (#58)
- Kuwait (#59)
- Oman (#71)
- Jordan (#90)
- Tunisia (#93)
- Bahrain (#99)
- Libya (#101)
- Malta (#118)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia had a GDP of $1.28 trillion in 2025, ranking number 19 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Saudi Arabia?
GDP per person in Saudi Arabia was $34,537 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Saudi Arabia growing?
The economy of Saudi Arabia grew by 4.5% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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