Spending by international visitors while visiting a country … annual in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Spending by international visitors while visiting a country … annual was 13.39 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
13.39 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 70.0%
World rank
85th
of 188 countries
All-time high
508.83 % change on previous year
in 2022
All-time low
-76.6 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
17
2008–2024

Spending by international visitors while visiting a country, annual in Saudi Arabia, 2008–2024

02004006002008201620242008: -1.9 % change on previous year2009: -0.458 % change on previous year2010: 11.7 % change on previous year2011: 23.6 % change on previous year2012: -9.8 % change on previous year2013: 3.5 % change on previous year2014: 6.6 % change on previous year2015: 20.7 % change on previous year2016: 20.2 % change on previous year2017: 11.8 % change on previous year2018: 13 % change on previous year2019: 16.9 % change on previous year2020: -76.6 % change on previous year2021: -0.132 % change on previous year2022: 508.8 % change on previous year2023: 44.7 % change on previous year2024: 13.4 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, spending by international visitors while visiting a country, annual in Saudi Arabia stood at 13.39 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 70.0% on the previous year and up 103.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, spending by international visitors while visiting a country, annual in Saudi Arabia peaked at 508.83 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -76.6 % change on previous year, in 2020.

Saudi Arabia ranks 85th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Spending by international visitors while visiting a country … annual in Saudi Arabia, year by year

Annual values for Spending by international visitors while visiting a country, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 2008 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
2008 -1.91 % change on previous year —
2009 -0.4576 % change on previous year -76.1%
2010 11.74 % change on previous year -2666.6%
2011 23.63 % change on previous year +101.2%
2012 -9.84 % change on previous year -141.6%
2013 3.45 % change on previous year -135.1%
2014 6.59 % change on previous year +91.0%
2015 20.73 % change on previous year +214.4%
2016 20.16 % change on previous year -2.7%
2017 11.77 % change on previous year -41.6%
2018 13.01 % change on previous year +10.5%
2019 16.94 % change on previous year +30.2%
2020 -76.6 % change on previous year -552.2%
2021 -0.1317 % change on previous year -99.8%
2022 508.83 % change on previous year -386323.3%
2023 44.68 % change on previous year -91.2%
2024 13.39 % change on previous year -70.0%

Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries

  • Saudi Arabia's 13.39 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.63 % change on previous year, 1.8× the median. (67 countries reporting)
  • Saudi Arabia's 13.39 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 8.32 % change on previous year, 1.6× the median. (21 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Spending by international visitors while visiting a country … annual in Saudi Arabia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2022 +386323.3% -0.1317 % change on previous year 508.83 % change on previous year
2010 +2666.6% -0.4576 % change on previous year 11.74 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -1.18 % change on previous year -1.91 % change on previous year -0.4576 % change on previous year 2
2010s 11.82 % change on previous year -9.84 % change on previous year 23.63 % change on previous year 10
2020s 98.03 % change on previous year -76.6 % change on previous year 508.83 % change on previous year 5

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  3. 84 Aruba 13.97 % change on previous year compare
  4. 86 Costa Rica 13.27 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is spending by international visitors while visiting a country, annual in Saudi Arabia?
Spending by international visitors while visiting a country, annual in Saudi Arabia was 13.39 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest spending by international visitors while visiting a country, annual recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The highest recorded value was 508.83 % change on previous year in 2022.
What is the lowest spending by international visitors while visiting a country, annual recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The lowest recorded value was -76.6 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for spending by international visitors while visiting a country, annual?
Saudi Arabia ranks 85th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
Is spending by international visitors while visiting a country, annual rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
Over the last ten years it is up 103.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Spending by international visitors while visiting a country, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Spending by international visitors while visiting a country. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Spending by international visitors while visiting a country, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
188 places, 4,241 data points, 1996–2024
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