Saudi Arabia: Government expenditure
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The most recent value is 277.35 billion Saudi Riyal as of Q1 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 257.54 billion Saudi Riyal. Historically, the average for Saudi Arabia from Q1 2005 to Q1 2026 is 161.74 billion Saudi Riyal. The minimum of 58.5 billion Saudi Riyal was recorded in Q1 2005, while the maximum of 285.88 billion Saudi Riyal was reached in Q4 2023.
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- Measure: billion Saudi Riyal
- Definition: Total spending by all levels of government but excluding public enterprises.
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | Saudi Arabia: Government expenditure, billion currency units |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 277.35 |
| 2025 Q4 | 257.54 |
| 2025 Q3 | 250.7 |
| 2025 Q2 | 236.19 |
| 2025 Q1 | 244.12 |
| 2024 Q4 | 277.15 |
| 2024 Q3 | 251.96 |
| 2024 Q2 | 243.98 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government spending, percent of GDP | 20.61 | 2025 | percent |
| Government spending, in dollars | 263.17 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Fiscal balance, percent of GDP | -2.49 | 2024 | percent |
| Primary budget balance | -2.40 | 2024 | percent |
| Government expenditure | 277.35 | Q1/2026 | billion |
| Tax revenue | 8.09 | 2024 | percent |
| Taxes on goods and services | 22.94 | 2024 | percent |
| Taxes on international trade | 1.95 | 2024 | percent |
| Income and profits taxes | 2.51 | 2024 | percent |
| Foreign aid | -131.07 | 2007 | million U.S. dollars |
| Government debt | 26.15 | 2024 | percent |
| Sovereign debt average maturity | 9.43 | 2024 | percent |
| Short-term government debt | 0.69 | 2024 | percent |