Corporate bond issuance volume to GDP in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Corporate bond issuance volume to GDP was 1.1% in 2021. β—† Volatile

Latest (2021)
1.1%
Change on year
down 27.9%
World rank
53rd
of 84 countries
All-time high
1.9%
in 2019
All-time low
0.1%
in 2016
Years of data
17
2005–2021

Corporate bond issuance volume to GDP in Saudi Arabia, 2005–2021

00.511.522005201320212005: 0.147 %2006: 0.465 %2007: 1.7 %2008: 0.489 %2009: 0.606 %2010: 0.812 %2011: 0.229 %2012: 0.346 %2013: 1.1 %2014: 0.691 %2015: 0.278 %2016: 0.089 %2017: 0.715 %2018: 0.696 %2019: 1.9 %2020: 1.5 %2021: 1.1 %

Source: World Bank. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for corporate bond issuance volume to gdp in Saudi Arabia is 1.1%, measured in 2021.

The figure is down 27.9% on the previous year and up 382.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, corporate bond issuance volume to gdp in Saudi Arabia peaked at 1.9% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2016.

That places Saudi Arabia 53rd out of 84 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.7% 0.1% 1.7% 5
2010s 0.7% 0.1% 1.9% 10
2020s 1.3% 1.1% 1.5% 2

Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia

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  4. 54 Portugal 1.1% compare
  5. 55 Ukraine 1.1% compare
  6. 56 Venezuela 1.0% compare

See the full ranking of 84 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is corporate bond issuance volume to gdp in Saudi Arabia?
Corporate bond issuance volume to gdp in Saudi Arabia was 1.1% in 2021, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest corporate bond issuance volume to gdp recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The highest recorded value was 1.9% in 2019.
What is the lowest corporate bond issuance volume to gdp recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2016.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for corporate bond issuance volume to gdp?
Saudi Arabia ranks 53rd out of 84 countries with data for 2021.
Is corporate bond issuance volume to gdp rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
Over the last ten years it is up 382.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Corporate bond issuance volume to GDP (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Corporate bond issuance volume to GDP (%)
Unit
%
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
84 places, 1,332 data points, 2000–2021
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