Computer, communications and other services (%) … exports in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Computer, communications and other services (%) … exports was 16.1% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Computer, communications and other services in Saudi Arabia, 1971–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of commercial service exports.
Analysis
In 2025, computer, communications and other services in Saudi Arabia stood at 16.1%.
The figure is up 9.9% on the previous year and up 672.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, computer, communications and other services in Saudi Arabia peaked at 64.7% in 1981 and was at its lowest, -0.0%, in 1977.
That places Saudi Arabia 136th out of 198 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Computer, communications and other services (%) … exports in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % of commercial service exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.0% | — |
| 1972 | 0.0% | +23.1% |
| 1973 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1974 | 0.0% | — |
| 1975 | 0.0% | +166.7% |
| 1976 | -0.0% | -537.5% |
| 1977 | -0.0% | +25.7% |
| 1978 | 0.0% | -154.5% |
| 1979 | 50.8% | +14899387499596746.0% |
| 1980 | 58.1% | +14.4% |
| 1981 | 64.7% | +11.4% |
| 2005 | 46.4% | -28.3% |
| 2006 | 49.8% | +7.4% |
| 2007 | 48.8% | -2.1% |
| 2008 | 4.0% | -91.8% |
| 2009 | 4.3% | +6.3% |
| 2010 | 3.9% | -7.5% |
| 2011 | 3.2% | -20.2% |
| 2012 | 3.9% | +23.2% |
| 2013 | 3.5% | -9.0% |
| 2014 | 3.9% | +10.9% |
| 2015 | 2.1% | -46.9% |
| 2016 | 1.9% | -8.2% |
| 2017 | 1.6% | -15.8% |
| 2018 | 6.5% | +303.2% |
| 2019 | 17.0% | +161.2% |
| 2020 | 29.4% | +73.5% |
| 2021 | 28.8% | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 16.9% | -41.3% |
| 2023 | 14.8% | -12.6% |
| 2024 | 14.6% | -1.1% |
| 2025 | 16.1% | +9.9% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 16.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 40.4%, 40% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 16.1% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 22.6%, 71% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Computer, communications and other services (%) … exports in Saudi Arabia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | +14899387499596746.0% | 0.0% | 50.8% |
| 1976 | -537.5% | 0.0% | -0.0% |
| 2018 | +303.2% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.6% | -0.0% | 50.8% | 9 |
| 1980s | 61.4% | 58.1% | 64.7% | 2 |
| 2000s | 30.7% | 4.0% | 49.8% | 5 |
| 2010s | 4.7% | 1.6% | 17.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.1% | 14.6% | 29.4% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More private sector data for Saudi Arabia
- Merchandise trade 44.2% (2025)
- Food imports 12.3% (2025)
- Manufactures imports 72.1% (2025)
- Merchandise imports 254.06 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service imports 122.08 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 2.2% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 16.7% (2025)
- Merchandise exports 310.67 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 66.92 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 8,403 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is computer, communications and other services in Saudi Arabia?
- Computer, communications and other services in Saudi Arabia was 16.1% in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest computer, communications and other services recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 64.7% in 1981.
- What is the lowest computer, communications and other services recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.0% in 1977.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for computer, communications and other services?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 136th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is computer, communications and other services rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 672.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Computer, communications and other services (% of commercial service exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Computer, communications and other services include such activities as international telecommunications, and postal and courier services; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; and personal, cultural, and recreational services. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service exports which are commercial services provided by residents to non-residents.