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Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia GDP Deflator (Annual %) fell to -2.57 Percent in December 2025
World BankYearlyReleased December 2025
Saudi Arabia GDP Deflator (Annual %) fell to -2.57 Percent in December 2025, down 2.83 Percent from November's 0.26 Percent reading.
Latest Release
-2.568665
Actual
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Consensus
0.261942
Previous
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THE RELEASE
GDP Deflator (Annual %) (Saudi Arabia) was reported at -2.57 Percent in December 2025. The reading fell from the previous value of 0.26 Percent. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a yearly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
In December readings over the past 3 years, GDP Deflator (Annual %) has averaged -1.50 Percent.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include GDP Growth Rate YoY (Jul 30).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2025.
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GDP Deflator (Annual %) - SA
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About GDP Deflator (Annual %) — Saudi Arabia
DEFINITION
Saudi Arabia's GDP Deflator (Annual %) for December 2025 registered at -2.568665%, a sharp decline from December 2024's 0.261942%. This marks a significant contraction in price levels compared to the previous year. The negative deflator signals deflationary pressures amid current economic conditions. Updated 7/1/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Inflation prints feed directly into central-bank policy expectations and real-yield calculations, and are among the most rate-sensitive releases on the calendar. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released annually.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially higher reading versus the latest print. Current dynamics are the primary tailwind in the projection.
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Economic Calendar - SA Events
| Sunday, July 26, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | SA | Balance of Trade | 26 | 22.8 | 26 | 26.00 | Low |
| 06:00 | SA | Imports | 67.8 | 78.8 | 78 | 72.90 | Low |
| 06:00 | SA | Exports | 93.8 | 101.6 | 104 | 98.90 | Low |
| Thursday, July 30, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 06:00 | SA | GDP Growth Rate YoY | 3 | 3.8 | 3.80 | Medium | |