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2026.11.0107:00:00UTC+00Saudi Arabia’s GDP Contraction Eases in Q3 2026, Signals Gradual Stabilization

Saudi Arabia’s economy showed signs of gradual stabilization in the third quarter of 2026, as the pace of contraction moderated on a year-over-year basis. According to the latest data updated on 01 November 2026, gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 3.80% in Q3 2026 compared with the same quarter a year earlier. This marks an improvement from the second quarter of 2026, when GDP fell by 4.70% year-over-year.

The figures are based on a year-over-year comparison, meaning the current reading reflects how GDP in the third quarter of 2026 compares with the third quarter of 2025, while the previous reading reflected the change from the second quarter of 2026 versus the same period in 2025. Although output remains in negative territory, the smaller decline suggests that the depth of the downturn is narrowing, potentially indicating the early stages of a recovery trend in the Saudi economy. Investors and policymakers will likely watch upcoming quarters closely to see whether this improvement consolidates into sustained growth.

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