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Charts

How the indicators have moved over the years, in charts that update automatically.

The last five years of each indicator as published by the official bodies via the DataSaudi platform (Ministry of Economy and Planning). Hover or tap a chart to read each period; every figure is also in Data & statistics.

  • Real GDP growth

    -4.7% Q2 2026

    Year on year, against the same quarter a year earlier

    Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)

  • Inflation rate

    1.8% August 2026

    Annual change in the consumer price index

    Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)

  • Unemployment rate among Saudis

    6.5% Q2 2026

    Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)

  • Merchandise trade balance

    SAR 14.4 bn July 2026

    Exports minus imports for the month

    Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)

  • Foreign direct investment inflows

    SAR 19.1 bn Q2 2026

    For the quarter

    Source: Saudi Central Bank (SAMA)

  • New foreign investment licences

    1,505 Q4 2023

    Licences issued during the quarter

    This is the latest data on the platform; the issuing body may have newer figures.

    Source: Ministry of Investment (Invest Saudi)