Gross international reserves, Central bank, In months of next year's in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Gross international reserves, Central bank, In months of next year's was 12.71 in 2029. ▬ Flat
Gross international reserves, Central bank, In months of next year's in Saudi Arabia, 2000–2029
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 12.71 for gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's in 2029.
That represents a change of down 1.3% on the previous year and down 61.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's in Saudi Arabia peaked at 37.29 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 9.99, in 2002.
Saudi Arabia ranks 2nd of 28 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Gross international reserves, Central bank, In months of next year's in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 12.27 | — |
| 2001 | 12.35 | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 9.99 | -19.1% |
| 2003 | 11.54 | +15.6% |
| 2004 | 12.5 | +8.3% |
| 2005 | 16.4 | +31.2% |
| 2006 | 18.61 | +13.5% |
| 2007 | 20.76 | +11.5% |
| 2008 | 32.78 | +57.9% |
| 2009 | 28.25 | -13.8% |
| 2010 | 26.98 | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 30.33 | +12.4% |
| 2012 | 34.26 | +12.9% |
| 2013 | 33.62 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 35.54 | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 37.29 | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 31.92 | -14.4% |
| 2017 | 28.49 | -10.7% |
| 2018 | 27.21 | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 32.91 | +20.9% |
| 2020 | 25.5 | -22.5% |
| 2021 | 21.15 | -17.0% |
| 2022 | 19.03 | -10.0% |
| 2023 | 16.54 | -13.1% |
| 2024 | 15.53 | -6.1% |
| 2025 | 14.54 | -6.4% |
| 2026 | 13.85 | -4.7% |
| 2027 | 13.28 | -4.2% |
| 2028 | 12.88 | -3.0% |
| 2029 | 12.71 | -1.3% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 12.71 is above the median for high income countries, which is 6.59, 1.9× the median. (6 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 12.71 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.58, 2.8× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.54 | 9.99 | 32.78 | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.86 | 26.98 | 37.29 | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.5 | 12.71 | 25.5 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 1 Afghanistan 20.57 compare
- 3 Kuwait 9.05 compare
- 4 Qatar 8.08 compare
- 5 Uzbekistan 7.81 compare
More financial sector data for Saudi Arabia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0027 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 93.38 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 1.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 68.19 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0027 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 93.38 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 1.42 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's in Saudi Arabia?
- Gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's in Saudi Arabia was 12.71 in 2029, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 37.29 in 2015.
- What is the lowest gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.99 in 2002.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 2nd out of 28 countries with data for 2029.
- Is gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross international reserves, Central bank, In months of next year's imports of goods and services (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Middle East and Central Asia Department Regional Economic Outlook (MCDREO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for 32 countries and territories: Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Georgia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen. These countries and territories are divided into two main nonoverlapping groups, based on export earnings, namely (1) oil exporters; and (2) oil importers. The oil importers group comprises (1) emerging market and middle-income countries (EM&MI) and (2) low-income countries (LICs) based on the income level. Additional analytical and regional groups might be used to provide a more granular breakdown for analysis and continuity.