In 2025, the budget balance in relation to the gross domestic product (GDP) in Saudi Arabia amounted to percent. Between 1991 and 2025, the figure dropped by percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory. From 2025 to 2031, the budget balance will rise by percentage points, showing an overall upward trend with periodic ups and downs.
The indicator describes the general government net lending / borrowing, which is calculated as revenue minus total expenditure. The International Monetary Fund defines the general government expenditure as consisting of total expenses and the net acquisition of nonfinancial assets. The general government revenue consists of the revenue from taxes, social contributions, grants receivable, and other revenue.
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