Arab World - Gross savings (% of GDP)
Gross savings (% of GDP) in Arab World was 30.86 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 14 years was 44.92 in 2008, while its lowest value was 25.50 in 2016.
Definition: Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers.
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 40.37 |
| 2006 | 41.98 |
| 2007 | 41.62 |
| 2008 | 44.92 |
| 2009 | 31.61 |
| 2010 | 35.90 |
| 2011 | 41.10 |
| 2012 | 39.62 |
| 2013 | 37.82 |
| 2014 | 34.74 |
| 2015 | 25.60 |
| 2016 | 25.50 |
| 2017 | 28.54 |
| 2018 | 31.43 |
| 2019 | 30.86 |
Statistical Concept and Methodology: Gross savings represent the difference between disposable income and consumption and replace gross domestic savings, a concept used by the World Bank and included in World Development Indicators editions before 2006. The change was made to conform to SNA concepts and definitions.
Aggregation method: Weighted average
Periodicity: Annual
Classification
Topic: Economic Policy & Debt Indicators
Sub-Topic: National accounts
