Saudi Arabia 2021
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021
Key Economic Indicators (2021)
GDP (Current USD)
$874.16 billion
↑ 19.05% vs 2020GDP per Capita
$28,396.09
↑ 22.02% vs 2020GDP Growth (Annual %)
5.08%
↑ 8.66pp vs 2020Inflation Rate (CPI %)
3.06%
↓ 0.38pp vs 2020Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $734.27 billion | $874.16 billion | +19.05% |
| GDP per Capita | $23,271.40 | $28,396.09 | +22.02% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -3.58% | 5.08% | +8.66pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 3.45% | 3.06% | -0.38pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 7.66% | 6.62% | -1.04pp |
All Economic Indicators (2021)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $874.16 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $28,396.09
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 5.08%
- Gross National Income
- $887.05 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 3.06%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 13.30%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 6.62%
- 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)
- 4.64%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2021, Saudi Arabia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $874.16 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Saudi Arabia for 2021 is $28,396.09. 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 2021 is 3.06%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Saudi Arabia's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 5.08%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Saudi Arabia for 2021 is 6.62%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.