Saudi Arabia 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$714.99 billion
↑ 7.36% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$23,081.20
↑ 7.28% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
0.91%
↓ 0.97pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
-0.84%
↓ 2.91pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $666.00 billion | $714.99 billion | +7.36% |
| GDP per Capita | $21,515.66 | $23,081.20 | +7.28% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 1.88% | 0.91% | -0.97pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 2.07% | -0.84% | -2.91pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 5.60% | 5.89% | +0.29pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $714.99 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $23,081.20
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 0.91%
- Gross National Income
- $726.88 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- -0.84%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 6.39%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 5.89%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- N/A
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- 1.70%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, Saudi Arabia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $714.99 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Saudi Arabia for 2017 is $23,081.20. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Saudi Arabia for 2017 is -0.84%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Saudi Arabia's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is 0.91%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Saudi Arabia for 2017 is 5.89%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.