Iran vs Saudi Arabia: Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and)
Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and) over time
- Iran
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 436.03 billion against 138.63 billion in Iran, a difference of 297.40 billion.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 3.1 times Iran's.
Across all 31 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Iran ranks 4th and Saudi Arabia ranks 2nd of 31 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 52.22 billion | 95.72 billion | 43.50 billion | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 84.32 billion | 215.15 billion | 130.83 billion | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 102.98 billion | 316.42 billion | 213.45 billion | Saudi Arabia |
| 2030s | 138.63 billion | 436.03 billion | 297.40 billion | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and), Iran or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 436.03 billion against 138.63 billion in Iran as of 2030.
- What is the difference in imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) between Iran and Saudi Arabia?
- 297.40 billion, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Saudi Arabia?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2030.
- How do Iran and Saudi Arabia rank globally for imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and)?
- Iran ranks 4th and Saudi Arabia ranks 2nd of 31 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The Middle East and Central Asia Department Regional Economic Outlook (MCDREO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for 32 countries and territories: Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Georgia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen. These countries and territories are divided into two main nonoverlapping groups, based on export earnings, namely (1) oil exporters; and (2) oil importers. The oil importers group comprises (1) emerging market and middle-income countries (EM&MI) and (2) low-income countries (LICs) based on the income level. Additional analytical and regional groups might be used to provide a more granular breakdown for analysis and continuity.