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Data from World Bank. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia Government Expense (% of GDP) held to 24.22 Percent in December 2023
World BankYearlyReleased December 2023
Saudi Arabia Government Expense (% of GDP) held to 24.22 Percent in December 2023.
Latest Release
24.219127
Actual
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Consensus
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THE RELEASE
Government Expense (% of GDP) (Saudi Arabia) was reported at 24.22 Percent in December 2023. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a yearly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 23.73 Percent, down from the prior three at 28.49 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 2023.
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Government Expense (% of GDP) - SA
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About Government Expense (% of GDP) — Saudi Arabia
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Aggregate growth figures anchor cyclical positioning across asset classes and inform fiscal and monetary policy debate. 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 lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current 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 | |