What is gdp per capita in Saudi Arabia?

Gdp per capita in Saudi Arabia was 59,042 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Saudi Arabia?

The highest recorded value was 80,002 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1974.

What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Saudi Arabia?

The lowest recorded value was 26,896 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1998.

How does Saudi Arabia rank for gdp per capita?

Saudi Arabia ranks 21st out of 184 countries with data for 2023.

Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?

Over the last ten years it is down 20.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?

The figures come from Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

GDP per capita in Saudi Arabia

Name: GDP per capita in Saudi Arabia
Creator: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Saudi Arabia: GDP per capita was 59,042 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)

59,042 international-$ in 2021 prices

Change on year

down 6.9%

World rank

21st

of 184 countries

All-time high

80,002 international-$ in 2021 prices

in 1974

All-time low

26,896 international-$ in 2021 prices

in 1998

Years of data

1970–2023

GDP per capita in Saudi Arabia, 1970–2023

Source: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.

Analysis

Saudi Arabia recorded 59,042 international-$ in 2021 prices for gdp per capita in 2023.

The figure is down 6.9% on the previous year and down 20.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Saudi Arabia peaked at 80,002 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1974 and was at its lowest, 26,896 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1998.

That places Saudi Arabia 21st out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	66,859 international-$ in 2021 prices	44,152 international-$ in 2021 prices	80,002 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1980s	46,924 international-$ in 2021 prices	30,696 international-$ in 2021 prices	75,390 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1990s	31,488 international-$ in 2021 prices	26,896 international-$ in 2021 prices	35,178 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2000s	40,970 international-$ in 2021 prices	29,573 international-$ in 2021 prices	60,064 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2010s	67,009 international-$ in 2021 prices	58,734 international-$ in 2021 prices	78,012 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2020s	59,876 international-$ in 2021 prices	57,274 international-$ in 2021 prices	63,401 international-$ in 2021 prices	4

Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia

18 Taiwan 61,942 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
19 Germany 59,983 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
20 Sweden 59,587 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
22 Hong Kong 58,703 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
23 Belgium 58,123 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
24 South Korea 56,280 international-$ in 2021 prices compare

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More economy & growth data for Saudi Arabia

Exports of goods and services 1.42 trillion current LCU (2025)
Industry (including construction), value added 43.0% (2025)
Gross national expenditure 1.26 trillion current US$ (2025)
Gross national expenditure 4.71 trillion current LCU (2025)
Gross national expenditure 940.78 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Industry (including construction), value added 2.05 trillion constant LCU (2025)
Gross national expenditure 98.4% (2025)
Exports of goods and services 379.82 billion current US$ (2025)
Industry (including construction), value added 2.06 trillion current LCU (2025)
Industry (including construction), value added 335.20 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is gdp per capita in Saudi Arabia?: Gdp per capita in Saudi Arabia was 59,042 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Saudi Arabia?: The highest recorded value was 80,002 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1974.
What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Saudi Arabia?: The lowest recorded value was 26,896 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1998.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for gdp per capita?: Saudi Arabia ranks 21st out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?: Over the last ten years it is down 20.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?: The figures come from Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: GDP per capita
Unit: international-$ in 2021 prices
Source: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 184 places, 10,907 data points, 1950–2023
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.