economic data
Change country9 indicators from General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Inflation rate1.8%0.0Aug 2026Unemployment rate3.1%▼ −0.4Q1 2026GDP growth rate−4.7%▼ −7.7Q2 2026Trade balance14.36B SAR▼ −2.26BJul 2026Labour force participation rate67.2%▼ −0.2Q1 2026Consumer price index105.8▲ +0.2%Aug 2026
All indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Change | Period | Next release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation rate | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0 | Aug 2026 | – |
| Consumer price index | 105.8 | 105.6 | ▲ +0.2% | Aug 2026 | – |
In the API
Economics API →| Indicator | Endpoint | History from |
|---|---|---|
| Inflation rate | GET /v1/economics/SAU/inflation | 2014 |
| Consumer price index | GET /v1/economics/SAU/cpi | 2013 |
| Unemployment rate | GET /v1/economics/SAU/unemployment | 2021 |
| Labour force participation rate | GET /v1/economics/SAU/labour-force-participation | 2021 |
| GDP growth rate | GET /v1/economics/SAU/gdp-growth | 2011 |
| GDP | GET /v1/economics/SAU/gdp | 2010 |
| Merchandise trade | GET /v1/economics/SAU/trade | 2017 |
Common questions
What is the inflation rate in Saudi Arabia?
The inflation rate in Saudi Arabia was 1.8% in August 2026, released on 15 Sep 2026.
What is the unemployment rate in Saudi Arabia?
The unemployment rate in Saudi Arabia was 3.1% in Q1 2026.
Where does this data come from?
Published by General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), and shown here exactly as published. Publishers revise figures, and the latest published figure replaces the earlier one.
