Nonperforming Loans Statistics in Saudi Arabia (2026)
As of 2023, bank nonperforming loans in Saudi Arabia was 1.5% of total gross loans, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Down from 1.8% in 2022 to 1.5% in 2023 (−0.3 percentage points). Saudi Arabia ranks #3 of 12 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #23 of 144 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 1.5% (2023)
- Nonperforming Loans in Saudi Arabia as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- −0.3 pp (2023)
- Down from 1.8% in 2022 to 1.5% in 2023 (−0.3 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2009)
- 3.3% (2009)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 3.3% in 2009 to 1.5% in 2023.
- Peak value (2009)
- 3.3% (2009)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2023 value is 1.5%.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (lower is better; rank 1 = lowest)
- #3 of 12 (2023)
- Saudi Arabia ranks 3 of 12 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value. Ranked ascending because lower values are better for this metric.
- Global rank (lower is better; rank 1 = lowest)
- #23 of 144 (2023)
- Saudi Arabia ranks 23 of 144 countries with data globally. Ranked ascending because lower values are better for this metric.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 6.5% (2023)
- Saudi Arabia (1.5%) is below the average of 6.5% across the 12 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Internet use in Saudi Arabia (2024)
- 100% (2024)
- 100% of the population in Saudi Arabia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 35.3 million (2024)
- Saudi Arabia had a population of 35.3 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2009–2023
| Year | % of total gross loans | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.5% | −0.3 pp |
| 2022 | 1.8% | −0.1 pp |
| 2021 | 1.9% | −0.3 pp |
| 2020 | 2.2% | +0.4 pp |
| 2019 | 1.9% | −0.1 pp |
| 2018 | 2% | +0.3 pp |
| 2017 | 1.6% | +0.2 pp |
| 2016 | 1.4% | +0.1 pp |
| 2015 | 1.2% | +0.2 pp |
| 2014 | 1.1% | −0.2 pp |
| 2013 | 1.3% | −0.4 pp |
| 2012 | 1.7% | −0.6 pp |
| 2011 | 2.2% | −0.7 pp |
| 2010 | 3% | −0.3 pp |
| 2009 | 3.3% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for bank nonperforming loans in Saudi Arabia?
Bank nonperforming loans in Saudi Arabia stood at 1.5% of total gross loans in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the nonperforming loans data for Saudi Arabia?
The most recent observation is from 2023. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2023 is the latest available year for Saudi Arabia.
Where does the nonperforming loans data for Saudi Arabia come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FB.AST.NPER.ZS). The latest observation for Saudi Arabia is from 2023; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has nonperforming loans in Saudi Arabia changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a decline from 3.3% in 2009 to 1.5% in 2023.
How does Saudi Arabia compare with other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
Saudi Arabia ranks 3 of 12 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data (ranked ascending; lower is better), with 1.5% versus a regional average of 6.5% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FB.AST.NPER.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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