Reports and Statistics

Public Debt Summary

  • As at end of December 2015, Saudi Arabia's total outstanding direct indebtedness amounted to SAR 142.2 billion (U.S.$37.9 billion), which entirely comprised of domestic indebtedness.
  • As at end of December 2016, Saudi Arabia's total outstanding direct indebtedness amounted to SAR 316.6 billion (U.S.$84.4 billion), comprising SAR 213.5 billion (U.S.$56.9 billion) of domestic indebtedness and SAR 103.1 billion (U.S.$27.5 billion) of external indebtedness.
  • As at end of December 2017, Saudi Arabia's total outstanding direct indebtedness amounted to SAR 443.3 billion (U.S.$118.2 billion), comprising SAR 259.5 billion (U.S.$69.2 billion) of domestic indebtedness and SAR 183.8 billion (U.S.$49.0 billion) of external indebtedness.
  • As at end of December 2018, Saudi Arabia's total outstanding direct indebtedness amounted to SAR 560.0 billion (U.S.$149.3 billion), comprising SAR 305.0 billion (U.S.$81.3 billion) of domestic indebtedness and SAR 255.0 billion (U.S.$68.0 billion) of external indebtedness.
  • As at end of December 2019, Saudi Arabia's total outstanding direct indebtedness amounted to SAR 677.9 billion (U.S.$180.8 billion), comprising SAR 372.8 billion (U.S.$99.4 billion) of domestic indebtedness and SAR 305.2 billion (U.S.$81.4 billion) of external indebtedness.
  • As at end of December 2020, Saudi Arabia's total outstanding direct indebtedness amounted to SAR 853.5 billion (U.S.$227.6 billion), comprising SAR 502.6 billion (U.S.$134.0 billion) of domestic indebtedness and SAR 350.9 billion (U.S.$ 93.6 billion) of external indebtedness.
  • As at end of December 2021, Saudi Arabia's total outstanding direct indebtedness amounted to SAR 938.0 billion (U.S.$250.1 billion), comprising SAR 558.7 billion (U.S.$149.0 billion) of domestic indebtedness and SAR 379.3 billion (U.S.$ 101.1 billion) of external indebtedness.
  • As at end of December 2022, Saudi Arabia's total outstanding direct indebtedness amounted to SAR 990.1 billion (U.S.$264.0 billion), comprising SAR 615.0 billion (U.S.$164 billion) of domestic indebtedness and SAR 375.1 billion (U.S.$ 100 billion) of external indebtedness.
  • As at end of December 2023, Saudi Arabia's total outstanding direct indebtedness amounted to SAR 1,050.3 billion (U.S.$280.1 billion), comprising SAR 644.4 billion (U.S.$171.8 billion) of domestic indebtedness and SAR 405.9 billion (U.S.$ 108.2 billion) of external indebtedness.
  • As at end of December 2024, Saudi Arabia's total outstanding direct indebtedness amounted to SAR 1,215.9 billion (U.S.$324.2 billion), comprising SAR 738.3 billion (U.S.$196.9 billion) of domestic indebtedness and SAR 477.7 billion (U.S.$127.4 billion) of external indebtedness.
  • As at end of December 2025, Saudi Arabia's total outstanding direct indebtedness amounted to SAR 1,519.0 billion (U.S.$405.1 billion), comprising SAR 943.4 billion (U.S.$251.6 billion) of domestic indebtedness and SAR 575.7 billion (U.S.$153.5 billion) of external indebtedness.
  • As at end of March 2026, Saudi Arabia's total outstanding direct indebtedness amounted to SAR 1,667.2 billion (U.S.$444.6 billion), comprising SAR 1,042.8 billion (U.S.$278.1 billion) of domestic indebtedness and SAR 624.4 billion (U.S.$166.5​​​ billion) o​f external indebtedness. ​

​​Total Direct Outstanding Debt - As End of March 2026

Billions of riyals, excluding percentages

The following table sets forth the Government's total outstanding

220

Borrowings during the period

44.4

Repaid During Period

853.5

Indebtedness Outstanding at End of Period

25.9

Change (%)

2,880

GDP (Nominal) ¹

29.6

Ratio of Public Debt to Nominal GDP (%)

853.5

Government's total outstanding direct indebtedness (SAR)

227.6

Government's total outstanding direct indebtedness (USD)

502.6

Government's total domestic indebtedness (SAR)

134

Government's total domestic indebtedness (USD)

350.9

Government's total external indebtedness (SAR)

93.6

Government's total external indebtedness (USD)

Source:  National Debt Management Center, Ministry of Finance

1.      As per General Authority for Statistics.

2.      2021 figure is including an amount of SAR 33bn related to a switch transaction executed end of 2021.

3.      2022 figure is including SAR 26 bn related to the switch transaction executed in 2022.

4.      2023 figure is including SAR 35.96 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2023.

5.      2023 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 35.71 bn under the early purchase transaction executed in 2023.​

6.      2024 figure is including SAR 64 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2024​.

7.      2024 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 63 bn under the ​​early purchase transaction executed in 2024.​

 

8.      2025 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 60.3 bn under the early purchase transaction executed in 2025.

9.      2025 figure is including SAR 60.4 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2025.

10.     ​According to the GDP projections for 2026​ outlined in the official Budget statement for the fiscal year of 2026.​

Note:               

​​·  Numbers are rounded.

The following table sets forth a breakdown of the Government outstanding direct domestic Issuances ​​(in primary local market excluding switch transactions) by creditor type, as of 31 December 2025 ,2024 ,2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 respectively. In addition to 2026 as the end of March 2026.

125.4

Borrowings during the period

73.3

Repaid During Period

990.1

Indebtedness Outstanding at End of Period

5.6

Change (%)

4,647

GDP (Nominal) ¹

21.3

Ratio of Public Debt to Nominal GDP (%)

990.1

Government's total outstanding direct indebtedness (SAR)

264

Government's total outstanding direct indebtedness (USD)

615

Government's total domestic indebtedness (SAR)

164

Government's total domestic indebtedness (USD)

375.1

Government's total external indebtedness (SAR)

100

Government's total external indebtedness (USD)

Source:  National Debt Management Center, Ministry of Finance

1.      As per General Authority for Statistics.

2.      2021 figure is including an amount of SAR 33bn related to a switch transaction executed end of 2021.

3.      2022 figure is including SAR 26 bn related to the switch transaction executed in 2022.

4.      2023 figure is including SAR 35.96 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2023.

5.      2023 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 35.71 bn under the early purchase transaction executed in 2023.​

6.      2024 figure is including SAR 64 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2024​.

7.      2024 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 63 bn under the ​​early purchase transaction executed in 2024.​

 

8.      2025 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 60.3 bn under the early purchase transaction executed in 2025.

9.      2025 figure is including SAR 60.4 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2025.

10.     ​According to the GDP projections for 2026​ outlined in the official Budget statement for the fiscal year of 2026.​

Note:               

​​·  Numbers are rounded.

The following table sets forth a breakdown of the Government outstanding direct domestic Issuances ​​(in primary local market excluding switch transactions) by creditor type, as of 31 December 2025 ,2024 ,2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 respectively. In addition to 2026 as the end of March 2026.

98

Borrowings during the period

-

Repaid During Period

142.2

Indebtedness Outstanding at End of Period

221.4

Change (%)

2,600

GDP (Nominal) ¹

5.5

Ratio of Public Debt to Nominal GDP (%)

142.2

Government's total outstanding direct indebtedness (SAR)

37.9

Government's total outstanding direct indebtedness (USD)

142.2

Government's total domestic indebtedness (SAR)

37.9

Government's total domestic indebtedness (USD)

0

Government's total external indebtedness (SAR)

0

Government's total external indebtedness (USD)

Source:  National Debt Management Center, Ministry of Finance

1.      As per General Authority for Statistics.

2.      2021 figure is including an amount of SAR 33bn related to a switch transaction executed end of 2021.

3.      2022 figure is including SAR 26 bn related to the switch transaction executed in 2022.

4.      2023 figure is including SAR 35.96 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2023.

5.      2023 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 35.71 bn under the early purchase transaction executed in 2023.​

6.      2024 figure is including SAR 64 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2024​.

7.      2024 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 63 bn under the ​​early purchase transaction executed in 2024.​

 

8.      2025 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 60.3 bn under the early purchase transaction executed in 2025.

9.      2025 figure is including SAR 60.4 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2025.

10.     ​According to the GDP projections for 2026​ outlined in the official Budget statement for the fiscal year of 2026.​

Note:               

​​·  Numbers are rounded.

The following table sets forth a breakdown of the Government outstanding direct domestic Issuances ​​(in primary local market excluding switch transactions) by creditor type, as of 31 December 2025 ,2024 ,2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 respectively. In addition to 2026 as the end of March 2026.

200.1

Borrowings during the period

25.8

Repaid During Period

316.6

Indebtedness Outstanding at End of Period

122.5

Change (%)

2,585

GDP (Nominal) ¹

12.2

Ratio of Public Debt to Nominal GDP (%)

316.6

Government's total outstanding direct indebtedness (SAR)

84.4

Government's total outstanding direct indebtedness (USD)

213.5

Government's total domestic indebtedness (SAR)

56.9

Government's total domestic indebtedness (USD)

103.1

Government's total external indebtedness (SAR)

27.5

Government's total external indebtedness (USD)

Source:  National Debt Management Center, Ministry of Finance

1.      As per General Authority for Statistics.

2.      2021 figure is including an amount of SAR 33bn related to a switch transaction executed end of 2021.

3.      2022 figure is including SAR 26 bn related to the switch transaction executed in 2022.

4.      2023 figure is including SAR 35.96 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2023.

5.      2023 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 35.71 bn under the early purchase transaction executed in 2023.​

6.      2024 figure is including SAR 64 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2024​.

7.      2024 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 63 bn under the ​​early purchase transaction executed in 2024.​

 

8.      2025 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 60.3 bn under the early purchase transaction executed in 2025.

9.      2025 figure is including SAR 60.4 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2025.

10.     ​According to the GDP projections for 2026​ outlined in the official Budget statement for the fiscal year of 2026.​

Note:               

​​·  Numbers are rounded.

The following table sets forth a breakdown of the Government outstanding direct domestic Issuances ​​(in primary local market excluding switch transactions) by creditor type, as of 31 December 2025 ,2024 ,2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 respectively. In addition to 2026 as the end of March 2026.

139.1

Borrowings during the period

12.4

Repaid During Period

443.3

Indebtedness Outstanding at End of Period

40

Change (%)

2,780

GDP (Nominal) ¹

15.9

Ratio of Public Debt to Nominal GDP (%)

443.3

Government's total outstanding direct indebtedness (SAR)

118.2

Government's total outstanding direct indebtedness (USD)

259.5

Government's total domestic indebtedness (SAR)

69.2

Government's total domestic indebtedness (USD)

183.8

Government's total external indebtedness (SAR)

49

Government's total external indebtedness (USD)

Source:  National Debt Management Center, Ministry of Finance

1.      As per General Authority for Statistics.

2.      2021 figure is including an amount of SAR 33bn related to a switch transaction executed end of 2021.

3.      2022 figure is including SAR 26 bn related to the switch transaction executed in 2022.

4.      2023 figure is including SAR 35.96 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2023.

5.      2023 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 35.71 bn under the early purchase transaction executed in 2023.​

6.      2024 figure is including SAR 64 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2024​.

7.      2024 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 63 bn under the ​​early purchase transaction executed in 2024.​

 

8.      2025 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 60.3 bn under the early purchase transaction executed in 2025.

9.      2025 figure is including SAR 60.4 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2025.

10.     ​According to the GDP projections for 2026​ outlined in the official Budget statement for the fiscal year of 2026.​

 

Note:               

​​·  Numbers are rounded.

The following table sets forth a breakdown of the Government outstanding direct domestic Issuances ​​(in primary local market excluding switch transactions) by creditor type, as of 31 December 2025 ,2024 ,2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 respectively. In addition to 2026 as the end of March 2026.

120

Borrowings during the period

3.3

Repaid During Period

560

Indebtedness Outstanding at End of Period

26.3

Change (%)

3,325

GDP (Nominal) ¹

16.8

Ratio of Public Debt to Nominal GDP (%)

560

Government's total outstanding direct indebtedness (SAR)

149.3

Government's total outstanding direct indebtedness (USD)

305

Government's total domestic indebtedness (SAR)

81.3

Government's total domestic indebtedness (USD)

255

Government's total external indebtedness (SAR)

68

Government's total external indebtedness (USD)

Source:  National Debt Management Center, Ministry of Finance

1.      As per General Authority for Statistics.

2.      2021 figure is including an amount of SAR 33bn related to a switch transaction executed end of 2021.

3.      2022 figure is including SAR 26 bn related to the switch transaction executed in 2022.

4.      2023 figure is including SAR 35.96 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2023.

5.      2023 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 35.71 bn under the early purchase transaction executed in 2023.​

6.      2024 figure is including SAR 64 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2024​.

7.      2024 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 63 bn under the ​​early purchase transaction executed in 2024.​

 

8.      2025 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 60.3 bn under the early purchase transaction executed in 2025.

9.      2025 figure is including SAR 60.4 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2025.

10.     ​According to the GDP projections for 2026​ outlined in the official Budget statement for the fiscal year of 2026.​

Note:               

​​·  Numbers are rounded.

The following table sets forth a breakdown of the Government outstanding direct domestic Issuances ​​(in primary local market excluding switch transactions) by creditor type, as of 31 December 2025 ,2024 ,2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 respectively. In addition to 2026 as the end of March 2026.

120

Borrowings during the period

2

Repaid During Period

677.9

Indebtedness Outstanding at End of Period

21.1

Change (%)

3,333

GDP (Nominal) ¹

20.3

Ratio of Public Debt to Nominal GDP (%)

677.9

Government's total outstanding direct indebtedness (SAR)

180.8

Government's total outstanding direct indebtedness (USD)

372.8

Government's total domestic indebtedness (SAR)

99.4

Government's total domestic indebtedness (USD)

305.2

Government's total external indebtedness (SAR)

81.4

Government's total external indebtedness (USD)

Source:  National Debt Management Center, Ministry of Finance

1.      As per General Authority for Statistics.

2.      2021 figure is including an amount of SAR 33bn related to a switch transaction executed end of 2021.

3.      2022 figure is including SAR 26 bn related to the switch transaction executed in 2022.

4.      2023 figure is including SAR 35.96 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2023.

5.      2023 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 35.71 bn under the early purchase transaction executed in 2023.​

6.      2024 figure is including SAR 64 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2024​.

7.      2024 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 63 bn under the ​​early purchase transaction executed in 2024.​

 

8.      2025 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 60.3 bn under the early purchase transaction executed in 2025.

9.      2025 figure is including SAR 60.4 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2025.

10.     ​According to the GDP projections for 2026​ outlined in the official Budget statement for the fiscal year of 2026.​

Note:               

​​·  Numbers are rounded.

The following table sets forth a breakdown of the Government outstanding direct domestic Issuances ​​(in primary local market excluding switch transactions) by creditor type, as of 31 December 2025 ,2024 ,2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 respectively. In addition to 2026 as the end of March 2026.

157.92

Borrowings during the period

73.4

Repaid During Period

938

Indebtedness Outstanding at End of Period

9.9

Change (%)

3,685

GDP (Nominal) ¹

25.5

Ratio of Public Debt to Nominal GDP (%)

938

Government's total outstanding direct indebtedness (SAR)

250.1

Government's total outstanding direct indebtedness (USD)

558.7

Government's total domestic indebtedness (SAR)

149

Government's total domestic indebtedness (USD)

379.3

Government's total external indebtedness (SAR)

101.1

Government's total external indebtedness (USD)

Source:  National Debt Management Center, Ministry of Finance

1.      As per General Authority for Statistics.

2.      2021 figure is including an amount of SAR 33bn related to a switch transaction executed end of 2021.

3.      2022 figure is including SAR 26 bn related to the switch transaction executed in 2022.

4.      2023 figure is including SAR 35.96 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2023.

5.      2023 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 35.71 bn under the early purchase transaction executed in 2023.​

6.      2024 figure is including SAR 64 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2024​.

7.      2024 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 63 bn under the ​​early purchase transaction executed in 2024.​

 

8.      2025 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 60.3 bn under the early purchase transaction executed in 2025.

9.      2025 figure is including SAR 60.4 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2025.

10.     ​According to the GDP projections for 2026​ outlined in the official Budget statement for the fiscal year of 2026.​

Note:               

​​·  Numbers are rounded.

The following table sets forth a breakdown of the Government outstanding direct domestic Issuances ​​(in primary local market excluding switch transactions) by creditor type, as of 31 December 2025 ,2024 ,2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 respectively. In addition to 2026 as the end of March 2026.

189.2

Borrowings during the period

128.7

Repaid During Period

1,050.3

Indebtedness Outstanding at End of Period

6.1

Change (%)

4,570

GDP (Nominal) ¹

23

Ratio of Public Debt to Nominal GDP (%)

1,050.3

Government's total outstanding direct indebtedness (SAR)

280.1

Government's total outstanding direct indebtedness (USD)

644.4

Government's total domestic indebtedness (SAR)

171.8

Government's total domestic indebtedness (USD)

405.9

Government's total external indebtedness (SAR)

108.2

Government's total external indebtedness (USD)

Source:  National Debt Management Center, Ministry of Finance

1.      As per General Authority for Statistics.

2.      2021 figure is including an amount of SAR 33bn related to a switch transaction executed end of 2021.

3.      2022 figure is including SAR 26 bn related to the switch transaction executed in 2022.

4.      2023 figure is including SAR 35.96 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2023.

5.      2023 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 35.71 bn under the early purchase transaction executed in 2023.​

6.      2024 figure is including SAR 64 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2024​.

7.      2024 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 63 bn under the ​​early purchase transaction executed in 2024.​

 

8.      2025 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 60.3 bn under the early purchase transaction executed in 2025.

9.      2025 figure is including SAR 60.4 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2025.

10.     ​According to the GDP projections for 2026​ outlined in the official Budget statement for the fiscal year of 2026.​

Note:               

​​·  Numbers are rounded.

The following table sets forth a breakdown of the Government outstanding direct domestic Issuances ​​(in primary local market excluding switch transactions) by creditor type, as of 31 December 2025 ,2024 ,2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 respectively. In addition to 2026 as the end of March 2026.

244.9

Borrowings during the period

79.2

Repaid During Period

1,215.9

Indebtedness Outstanding at End of Period

15.8

Change (%)

4,703

GDP (Nominal) ¹

25.9

Ratio of Public Debt to Nominal GDP (%)

1,215.9

Government's total outstanding direct indebtedness (SAR)

324.2

Government's total outstanding direct indebtedness (USD)

738.3

Government's total domestic indebtedness (SAR)

196.9

Government's total domestic indebtedness (USD)

477.7

Government's total external indebtedness (SAR)

127.4

Government's total external indebtedness (USD)

Source:  National Debt Management Center, Ministry of Finance

1.      As per General Authority for Statistics.

2.      2021 figure is including an amount of SAR 33bn related to a switch transaction executed end of 2021.

3.      2022 figure is including SAR 26 bn related to the switch transaction executed in 2022.

4.      2023 figure is including SAR 35.96 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2023.

5.      2023 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 35.71 bn under the early purchase transaction executed in 2023.​

6.      2024 figure is including SAR 64 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2024​.

7.      2024 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 63 bn under the ​​early purchase transaction executed in 2024.​

 

8.      2025 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 60.3 bn under the early purchase transaction executed in 2025.

9.      2025 figure is including SAR 60.4 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2025.

10.     ​According to the GDP projections for 2026​ outlined in the official Budget statement for the fiscal year of 2026.​

Note:               

​​·  Numbers are rounded.

The following table sets forth a breakdown of the Government outstanding direct domestic Issuances ​​(in primary local market excluding switch transactions) by creditor type, as of 31 December 2025 ,2024 ,2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 respectively. In addition to 2026 as the end of March 2026.

400.9

Borrowings during the period

98.6

Repaid During Period

1,519

Indebtedness Outstanding at End of Period

24.9

Change (%)

4,789

GDP (Nominal) ¹

31.7

Ratio of Public Debt to Nominal GDP (%)

1,519

Government's total outstanding direct indebtedness (SAR)

405.1

Government's total outstanding direct indebtedness (USD)

943.4

Government's total domestic indebtedness (SAR)

251.6

Government's total domestic indebtedness (USD)

575.7

Government's total external indebtedness (SAR)

153.5

Government's total external indebtedness (USD)

Source:  National Debt Management Center, Ministry of Finance

1.      As per General Authority for Statistics.

2.      2021 figure is including an amount of SAR 33bn related to a switch transaction executed end of 2021.

3.      2022 figure is including SAR 26 bn related to the switch transaction executed in 2022.

4.      2023 figure is including SAR 35.96 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2023.

5.      2023 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 35.71 bn under the early purchase transaction executed in 2023.​

6.      2024 figure is including SAR 64 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2024​.

7.      2024 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 63 bn under the ​​early purchase transaction executed in 2024.​

 

8.      2025 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 60.3 bn under the early purchase transaction executed in 2025.

9.      2025 figure is including SAR 60.4 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2025.

10.     ​According to the GDP projections for 2026​ outlined in the official Budget statement for the fiscal year of 2026.​

Note:               

​​·  Numbers are rounded.

The following table sets forth a breakdown of the Government outstanding direct domestic Issuances ​​(in primary local market excluding switch transactions) by creditor type, as of 31 December 2025 ,2024 ,2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 respectively. In addition to 2026 as the end of March 2026.

157.4

Borrowings during the period

9.2

Repaid During Period

1,667.2

Indebtedness Outstanding at End of Period

9.8

Change (%)

4,965

GDP (Nominal) ¹

33.6

Ratio of Public Debt to Nominal GDP (%)

1,667.2

Government's total outstanding direct indebtedness (SAR)

444.6

Government's total outstanding direct indebtedness (USD)

1,042.8

Government's total domestic indebtedness (SAR)

278.1

Government's total domestic indebtedness (USD)

624.4

Government's total external indebtedness (SAR)

166.5

Government's total external indebtedness (USD)

Source:  National Debt Management Center, Ministry of Finance

  1. As per General Authority for Statistics.
  2. 2021 figure is including an amount of SAR 33bn related to a switch transaction executed end of 2021.
  3. 2022 figure is including SAR 26 bn related to the switch transaction executed in 2022.
  4. 2023 figure is including SAR 35.96 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2023.
  5. 2023 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 35.71 bn under the early purchase transaction executed in 2023.​
  6. 2024 figure is including SAR 64 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2024​.
  7. 2024 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 63 bn under the ​​early purchase transaction executed in 2024.​
  8. 2025 figure is including redeemed amount of SAR 60.3 bn under the early purchase transaction executed in 2025.
  9. 2025 figure is including SAR 60.4 bn additional issuances under the early purchase transaction executed in 2025.
  10. According to the GDP projections for 2026​ outlined in the official Budget statement for the fiscal year of 2026.​

Note:               

        * ​Numbers are rounded.

The following table sets forth a breakdown of the Government outstanding direct domestic Issuances ​​(in primary local market excluding switch transactions) by creditor type, as of 31 December 2025 ,2024 ,2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 respectively. In addition to 2026 as the end of March 2026.

Local Issuances by Creditor Type in Primary Local Market - As End of March 2026

Millions of riyals

The following table sets forth the Government's total outstanding

9,115

Government Institutions

39,600

Local Banks

0

Foreign Investors

0

Individuals

35

Financial Institutions & Corporates

48,750

Total Issuances

* Numbers in SAR millions and rounded.

9,317

Government Institutions

54,206

Local Banks

50

Foreign Investors

8

Individuals

6,257

Financial Institutions & Corporates

69,838

Total Issuances

* Numbers in SAR millions and rounded.           

41,770

Government Institutions

42,256

Local Banks

81

Foreign Investors

4

Individuals

928

Financial Institutions & Corporates

85,039

Total Issuances

* Numbers in SAR millions and rounded.

13,950

Government Institutions

58,322

Local Banks

80

Foreign Investors

31

Individuals

2,888

Financial Institutions & Corporates

75,271

Total Issuances

* Numbers in SAR millions and rounded.

19,352

Government Institutions

55,039

Local Banks

200

Foreign Investors

4

Individuals

1,896

Financial Institutions & Corporates

76,492

Total Issuances

* Numbers in SAR millions and rounded.

9,181

Government Institutions

32,572

Local Banks

2,406

Foreign Investors

17

Individuals

1,433

Financial Institutions & Corporates

45,611

Total Issuances

* Numbers in SAR millions and rounded.

7,826

Government Institutions

54,316

Local Banks

3,221

Foreign Investors

21

Individuals

5,471

Financial Institutions & Corporates

70,856

Total Issuances

* Numbers in SAR millions and rounded.

1,171

Government Institutions

45,670

Local Banks

6,988

Foreign Investors

19.14

Individuals

4,540

Financial Institutions & Corporates

58,389

Total Issuances

* Numbers in SAR millions and rounded.

10,649

Government Institutions

11,829

Local Banks

2,029

Foreign Investors

0.18

Individuals

1,067

Financial Institutions & Corporates

25,574

Total Issuances

* Numbers in SAR millions and rounded.           

 

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