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Index / Economy /
   Saudi Arabia / Economy /
Figures
Figures here show 2008 estimates, unless otherwise noted. Economic factors can never be given with accuracy. Not because research is inadequate, but because reporting systems vary between companies and sectors, and with this variation follows statistical insecurity.
| GDP |
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Per capita |
$20,200 |
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Net |
$578 billion |
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Annual growth |
4.4% |
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By sector |
Agriculture 3%
Industry 62%
Services 35% |
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Annual inflation rate |
9.9%
Increase of almost 6% compared to 2007. |
| Foreign debts |
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Compared to GDP |
14%
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Net |
US$82 billion |
| Trade |
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Balance |
+190% |
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Exports |
US$313 billion |
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Main products |
Petroleum and petroleum products 90% |
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Main partners |
US 17%; Japan 15%; South Korea 10%; China 9%; India 7%, Singapore 4% |
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Imports |
US$108 billion |
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Main products |
Machinery and equipment, foodstuffs, chemicals, motor vehicles, textiles |
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Main partners |
US 12%; China 11%; Japan 8%; Germany 7%; South Korea 5%; Italy 5%; India 4%; UK 4% |
| Work life |
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Official unemployment |
12% |
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Work force |
Agriculture 7%
Industry 21%
Services 72% |
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Population below poverty line |
No data.
Saudi Arabia is a country of inequality, and it is reported that a substantial part of the population are poor. |
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