Saudi Arabia 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$846.58 billion
↑ 18.40% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$28,036.03
↑ 21.47% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
3.20%
↑ 2.29pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
2.46%
↑ 3.30pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $714.99 billion | $846.58 billion | +18.40% |
| GDP per Capita | $23,081.20 | $28,036.03 | +21.47% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 0.91% | 3.20% | +2.29pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | -0.84% | 2.46% | +3.30pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 5.89% | 6.03% | +0.14pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $846.58 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $28,036.03
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 3.20%
- Gross National Income
- $854.76 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 2.46%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 14.73%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 6.03%
- 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)
- 8.62%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Saudi Arabia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $846.58 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Saudi Arabia for 2018 is $28,036.03. 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 2018 is 2.46%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Saudi Arabia's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 3.20%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Saudi Arabia for 2018 is 6.03%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.