Private Consumption in Saudi Arabia
In the year 2024, the private consumption in Saudi Arabia was 2.71%, compared to 7.25% in 2014 and 7.65% in 2023. It averaged 4.76% over the last decade. For more private consumption information, visit our dedicated page.
Saudi Arabia Private consumption Chart
Note: This chart displays Private Consumption (annual variation in %) for Saudi Arabia from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Saudi Arabia Private consumption Data
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Private Consumption (ann. var. %) | -4.9 | 6.3 | 5.8 | 7.6 | 2.7 |
Economy records slowest increase since Q2 2024 in Q1
GDP reading: According to a preliminary estimate from the General Authority for Statistics, annual GDP growth slowed to 2.7% in the first quarter, down from 4.4% in the fourth quarter of last year and marking the softest growth since Q2 2024. The print came in below market expectations. Conversely, on a seasonally adjusted quarter-on-quarter basis, economic growth improved to 0.9% in Q1, following the previous quarter's 0.8% increase and marking the fastest expansion in a year. The statistical office also revised past GDP data, citing a methodological change aimed at aligning more with international data quality standards.
Drivers: As has been the case since early 2023, annual GDP growth was driven by government activities and the non-oil private sector—despite the latter slowing from the prior quarter—which likely continued to be boosted by the government’s diversification agenda. In contrast, the oil sector shrank.
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