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Saudi Arabia Government Spending

Government Spending in Saudi Arabia decreased to 113380 SAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 171502 SAR Million in the third quarter of 2012. Government Spending in Saudi Arabia is reported by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency. Historically, from 2008 until 2012, Saudi Arabia Government Spending averaged 103194.90 SAR Million reaching an all time high of 171502 SAR Million in August of 2012 and a record low of 76217 SAR Million in February of 2008. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Government Spending.

source: Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency

Saudi Arabia Consumer Spending

Consumer Spending in Saudi Arabia increased to 185594 SAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 177711 SAR Million in the third quarter of 2012. Consumer Spending in Saudi Arabia is reported by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency. Historically, from 2008 until 2012, Saudi Arabia Consumer Spending averaged 151558.24 SAR Million reaching an all time high of 185594 SAR Million in November of 2012 and a record low of 120393 SAR Million in November of 2008. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Consumer Spending.

source: Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency

Saudi Arabia Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Saudi Arabia increased to 126 Index Points in April of 2013 from 125.70 Index Points in March of 2013. Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Saudi Arabia is reported by the Ministry of Econ. & Plan., Saudi Arabia. Historically, from 1999 until 2013, Saudi Arabia Consumer Price Index (CPI) averaged 110.75 Index Points reaching an all time high of 144.40 Index Points in December of 2012 and a record low of 97.50 Index Points in August of 2001. In Saudi Arabia, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Consumer Price Index (CPI).

source: Ministry of Econ. & Plan., Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Changes in Inventories

Changes in Inventories in Saudi Arabia decreased to 23745 SAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 26487 SAR Million in the third quarter of 2012. Changes in Inventories in Saudi Arabia is reported by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency. Historically, from 2008 until 2012, Saudi Arabia Changes in Inventories averaged 12038.10 SAR Million reaching an all time high of 37297 SAR Million in August of 2011 and a record low of -21352 SAR Million in November of 2009. In Saudi Arabia, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Changes in Inventories.

source: Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency

Saudi Arabia Industrial Production

Industrial Production in Saudi Arabia increased 5 percent in 2011 over the previous year. Industrial Production in Saudi Arabia is reported by the Saudi Arabia Central Bureau of Statistics. Historically, from 1963 until 2011, Saudi Arabia Industrial Production averaged 4.93 Percent reaching an all time high of 50.70 Percent in December of 1986 and a record low of -33.90 Percent in December of 1982. In Saudi Arabia, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Industrial Production.

source: Saudi Arabia Central Bureau of Statistics

Saudi Arabia Business Confidence

Business Confidence in Saudi Arabia decreased to 31 in the second quarter of 2013 from 33 in the first quarter of 2013. Business Confidence in Saudi Arabia is reported by the Dun & Bradstreet’s. Historically, from 2009 until 2013, Saudi Arabia Business Confidence averaged 36.17 reaching an all time high of 63 in November of 2011 and a record low of -2 in May of 2009. In Saudi Arabia, the Business Optimism Index (BOI) assesses the level of optimism that business executives have about current and expected developments regarding sales, profits, selling prices, orders, inventories and employment. The index is based on a sample which includes business executives from Saudi Arabia´s mining, oil and gas companies. Business confidence is measured on a scale of -100 to 100, where levels above 0 indicate optimism, 0 neutrality and below 0 pessimism. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Business Confidence.

source: Dun & Bradstreet’s

Saudi Arabia Inflation Rate

The inflation rate in Saudi Arabia was recorded at 4 percent in April of 2013. Inflation Rate in Saudi Arabia is reported by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency. Historically, from 2000 until 2013, Saudi Arabia Inflation Rate averaged 2.79 Percent reaching an all time high of 11.10 Percent in July of 2008 and a record low of -2 Percent in January of 2001. In Saudi Arabia, the most important categories in the consumer price index are Foodstuffs and beverages (26 percent of total weight); Renovation, rent, fuel and water (18 percent of total weight) and Transport and telecommunication (16 percent). Others include Home furniture (11 percent); Fabrics, clothing and footwear (8 percent); Education and entertainment (6 percent); Medical care (2 percent) and other expenses and services (13 percent). This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Inflation Rate.

source: Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency

Saudi Arabia Consumer Confidence

Consumer Confidence in Saudi Arabia decreased to 95 in the first quarter of 2013 from 112 in the fourth quarter of 2012. Historically, from 2010 until 2013, Saudi Arabia Consumer Confidence averaged 111.83 reaching an all time high of 120 in September of 2011 and a record low of 95 in March of 2013. In Saudi Arabia, the Consumer Confidence Index is part of The Nielsen Global Survey of Consumer Confidence and Spending Intentions. The survey is conducted every quarter by the Internet and measures the level of optimism that consumers have about job prospects, personal finances and spending intentions. Twice a year, the survey also includes questions regarding consumer habits and opinions on a number of other issues, ranging from climate change to online shopping and food safety. The index levels above 100 indicate optimism and below 100 indicate pessimism. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Consumer Confidence.

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Saudi Arabia Foreign Exchange Reserves

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Saudi Arabia increased to 2519803 SAR Million in March of 2013 from 2468453 SAR Million in February of 2013. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Saudi Arabia is reported by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency. Historically, from 2010 until 2013, Saudi Arabia Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 1985583.03 SAR Million reaching an all time high of 2519803 SAR Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 1569145 SAR Million in April of 2010. In Saudi Arabia, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Foreign Exchange Reserves.

source: Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency

Saudi Arabia Money Supply M3

Money Supply M3 in Saudi Arabia increased to 1427174 SAR Million in March of 2013 from 1398212 SAR Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M3 in Saudi Arabia is reported by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency. Historically, from 1997 until 2013, Saudi Arabia Money Supply M3 averaged 633338.71 SAR Million reaching an all time high of 1427174 SAR Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 260058 SAR Million in February of 1997. Saudi Arabia Money Supply M3 includes M2 plus long-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Money Supply M3.

source: Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency

Saudi Arabia Money Supply M2

Money Supply M2 in Saudi Arabia increased to 1253035 SAR Million in March of 2013 from 1229756 SAR Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M2 in Saudi Arabia is reported by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency. Historically, from 1997 until 2013, Saudi Arabia Money Supply M2 averaged 528468.79 SAR Million reaching an all time high of 1253035 SAR Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 206565 SAR Million in February of 1997. Saudi Arabia Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Money Supply M2.

source: Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency

Saudi Arabia Money Supply M1

Money Supply M1 in Saudi Arabia increased to 940948 SAR Million in March of 2013 from 905143 SAR Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M1 in Saudi Arabia is reported by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (sama). Historically, from 1997 until 2013, Saudi Arabia Money Supply M1 averaged 345325.85 SAR Million reaching an all time high of 940948 SAR Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 137001 SAR Million in February of 1997. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Money Supply M1.

source: Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (sama)

Saudi Arabia Money Supply M0

Money Supply M0 in Saudi Arabia increased to 317123 SAR Million in March of 2013 from 310002 SAR Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M0 in Saudi Arabia is reported by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency. Historically, from 1997 until 2013, Saudi Arabia Money Supply M0 averaged 133046.35 SAR Million reaching an all time high of 350600 SAR Million in December of 2012 and a record low of 54862 SAR Million in September of 1999. Saudi Arabia Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Money Supply M0.

source: Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency

Saudi Arabia Interbank Rate

Interbank Rate in Saudi Arabia decreased to 0.95 percent in March of 2013 from 0.98 percent in February of 2013. Interbank Rate in Saudi Arabia is reported by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency. Historically, from 2006 until 2013, Saudi Arabia Interbank Rate averaged 1.88 Percent reaching an all time high of 5.12 Percent in October of 2006 and a record low of 0.40 Percent in June of 2009. In Saudi Arabia, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Interbank Rate.

source: Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency

Saudi Arabia Interest Rate

The benchmark interest rate in Saudi Arabia was last recorded at 2 percent. Interest Rate in Saudi Arabia is reported by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency. Historically, from 1992 until 2013, Saudi Arabia Interest Rate averaged 4.03 Percent reaching an all time high of 7 Percent in May of 2000 and a record low of 1.50 Percent in March of 2004. In Saudi Arabia the interest rates decisions are taken by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA). Central bank official interest rate is the Official Repo Rate (ORR). This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Interest Rate.

source: Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency

Saudi Arabia Current Account

Saudi Arabia recorded a Current Account surplus of 42094 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Current Account in Saudi Arabia is reported by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency. Historically, from 1971 until 2012, Saudi Arabia Current Account averaged 14823.44 USD Million reaching an all time high of 90060.70 USD Million in December of 2005 and a record low of -27509.30 USD Million in December of 1991. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Current Account.

source: Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency

Saudi Arabia Government Debt To GDP

Saudi Arabia recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 3.60 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Debt To GDP in Saudi Arabia is reported by the International Monetary Fund. Historically, from 1999 until 2012, Saudi Arabia Government Debt To GDP averaged 47.3 Percent reaching an all time high of 103.5 Percent in December of 1999 and a record low of 3.6 Percent in December of 2012. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Government Debt To GDP.

source: Saudi Arabia Monetary Agency

Saudi Arabia Balance of Trade

Saudi Arabia recorded a trade surplus of 177912 Million SAR in the fourth quarter of 2012. Balance of Trade in Saudi Arabia is reported by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency. Historically, from 1968 until 2012, Saudi Arabia Balance of Trade averaged 120732.1 Million SAR reaching an all time high of 454159.0 Million SAR in December of 2005 and a record low of 3898.0 Million SAR in December of 1986. Saudi Arabia has been recording trade surpluses since 1968 due to shipments of oil (87 percent of total exports). Main imports are: machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical equipment; transport equipment and parts thereof and base metals. Main trading partners are: United States (14 percent of total exports and 12.6 percent of imports), China (12 percent of exports and 13 percent of imports) and Japan (13 percent of exports and 6 percent of imports). Others include: South Korea, United Arab Emirates, India and Germany. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Balance of Trade.

source: Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency

Saudi Arabia Imports

Imports in Saudi Arabia increased to 203637 Million SAR in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 191477 Million SAR in the third quarter of 2012. Imports in Saudi Arabia is reported by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency. Historically, from 1968 until 2012, Saudi Arabia Imports averaged 96363.7 Million SAR reaching an all time high of 222985.0 Million SAR in December of 2005 and a record low of 2578.0 Million SAR in December of 1968. Saudi Arabia main imports are: machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical equipment (27 percent of total imports), transport equipment and parts thereof (16 percent), base metals (13 percent), chemicals and related products (9 percent) and vegetables (6 percent). Main import partners are: China (13 percent of total imports), United States (12.6 percent), Germany (7 percent) and Japan (6 percent). Others include: South Korea, United Arab Emirates, France and Italy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Imports.

source: Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency

Saudi Arabia Exports

Exports in Saudi Arabia increased to 381549 Million SAR in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 377748 Million SAR in the third quarter of 2012. Exports in Saudi Arabia is reported by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency. Historically, from 1968 until 2012, Saudi Arabia Exports averaged 217361.8 Million SAR reaching an all time high of 677144.0 Million SAR in December of 2005 and a record low of 9118.0 Million SAR in December of 1968. Saudi Arabia's economy is highly dependent on oil exports (87 percent of total exports) and the state-owned firm Aramco is the world's largest oil producing and exporting company. Main export partners are: United States (14 percent of total exports), Japan (13 percent), China (12 percent), South Korea (10 percent) and India (8 percent). Others include: United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Singapore and Twain. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Exports.

source: Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency

Saudi Arabia GDP Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Saudi Arabia expanded 4.37 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Saudi Arabia is reported by the Central Department Of Statistics & Information. Historically, from 1969 until 2012, Saudi Arabia GDP Growth Rate averaged 5.5 Percent reaching an all time high of 27.5 Percent in December of 1974 and a record low of -11.1 Percent in December of 1982. Saudi Arabia has an oil-based economy. Shipments of oil account for 87 percent of total exports and for 46 percent of GDP. In recent years, in order to diversify the economy, the government has been investing in telecommunications, petrochemicals, natural gas exploitation and power generation sectors. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia GDP Growth Rate.

source: Central Department Of Statistics & Information

Saudi Arabia GDP Annual Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Saudi Arabia expanded 4.37 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Saudi Arabia is reported by the Central Department Of Statistics & Information. Historically, from 1969 until 2012, Saudi Arabia GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 5.5 Percent reaching an all time high of 27.5 Percent in December of 1974 and a record low of -11.1 Percent in December of 1982. Saudi Arabia is the world´s biggest producer of oil and oil extraction accounts for 46 percent of GDP. The services sector represents 36 percent of the wealth. Within services the largest segments are: government services (13 percent of GDP), wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels (8 percent) and financing, insurance and real estate (7.9 percent). Manufacturing constitutes 10 percent of GDP, construction and electricity, gas and water distribution - 6 percent and agriculture, forestry and fishing - 2 percent. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia GDP Annual Growth Rate.

source: Central Department Of Statistics & Information

Saudi Arabia Government Budget

Saudi Arabia is expected to record a Government Budget surplus equal to 14.20 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Budget in Saudi Arabia is reported by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency. Historically, from 2006 until 2012, Saudi Arabia Government Budget averaged 13.13 Percent of GDP reaching an all time high of 32.50 Percent of GDP in December of 2008 and a record low of -6.10 Percent of GDP in December of 2009. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Government Budget.

source: Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency

Saudi Arabia Current Account to GDP

Saudi Arabia is expected to record a Current Account surplus equivalent to 24.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Current Account to GDP in Saudi Arabia is reported by the Saudi Arabia Monetary Agency. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Saudi Arabia Current Account to GDP averaged 3.83 Percent reaching an all time high of 28.50 Percent in December of 2005 and a record low of -21 Percent in December of 1991. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Current Account to GDP.

source: Saudi Arabia Monetary Agency

Saudi Arabia Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rate in Saudi Arabia increased to 5.50 percent in 2012 from 5.40 percent in 2009. Unemployment Rate in Saudi Arabia is reported by the Central Department of Statistics and Information. Historically, from 1999 until 2012, Saudi Arabia Unemployment Rate averaged 5.34 Percent reaching an all time high of 6.30 Percent in December of 2006 and a record low of 4.35 Percent in December of 1999. In Saudi Arabia, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Unemployment Rate.

source: Central Department of Statistics and Information

Saudi Arabia | Credit Rating

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Saudi Arabia stands at AA-. Moody's rating for Saudi Arabia sovereign debt is Aa3. Fitch's credit rating for Saudi Arabia is AA-. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Saudi Arabia thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Saudi Arabia as reported by major credit rating agencies.

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Saudi Arabia Population

The total population in Saudi Arabia was last recorded at 28.1 million people in 2011 from 4.0 million in 1960, changing 595 percent during the last 50 years. Population in Saudi Arabia is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Saudi Arabia Population averaged 13.8 Million reaching an all time high of 28.1 Million in December of 2011 and a record low of 4.0 Million in December of 1960. The population of Saudi Arabia represents 0.41 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 248 people on the planet is a resident of Saudi Arabia. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Population.

source: World Bank

Saudi Arabia GDP

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Saudi Arabia was worth 576.82 billion US dollars in 2011. The GDP value of Saudi Arabia represents 0.93 percent of the world economy. GDP in Saudi Arabia is reported by the The World Bank Group. Historically, from 1968 until 2011, Saudi Arabia GDP averaged 160.4 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 576.8 USD Billion in December of 2011 and a record low of 4.2 USD Billion in December of 1968. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia GDP.

source: The World Bank Group

Saudi Arabia GDP per capita

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Saudi Arabia was last recorded at 9913.76 US dollars in 2011. The GDP per Capita in Saudi Arabia is equivalent to 80 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Saudi Arabia is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1968 until 2011, Saudi Arabia GDP per capita averaged 10546.6 USD reaching an all time high of 16429.0 USD in December of 1977 and a record low of 6976.4 USD in December of 1968. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia GDP per capita.

source: World Bank

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