Countries that Save the Most (% GDP, 2026) (2026)
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook·25 countries·Updated 2026
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Angola leads with gross national savings (% of gdp) of 35.9%.
Tanzania ranks #2 at 35.3%.
Zambia ranks #3 at 35.1%.
Gabon ranks #4 at 34.2%.
Benin ranks #5 at 29.6%.
Top 25 Countries by Gross National Savings (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Gross National Savings (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Angola | 35.9% | 2026 |
| 2 |  Tanzania | 35.3% | 2026 |
| 3 |  Zambia | 35.1% | 2026 |
| 4 |  Gabon | 34.2% | 2026 |
| 5 |  Benin | 29.6% | 2026 |
| 6 |  Lesotho | 29.4% | 2026 |
| 7 |  Botswana | 28.5% | 2026 |
| 8 |  Cote d'Ivoire | 28.5% | 2026 |
| 9 |  Equatorial Guinea | 25.1% | 2026 |
| 10 |  Chad | 24.1% | 2026 |
| 11 |  Ethiopia | 23.8% | 2026 |
| 12 |  Togo | 23.7% | 2026 |
| 13 |  South Sudan | 23.2% | 2026 |
| 14 |  Congo, Rep. | 22.7% | 2026 |
| 15 |  Nigeria | 22.1% | 2026 |
| 16 |  Senegal | 21.9% | 2026 |
| 17 |  Gambia, The | 21.6% | 2026 |
| 18 |  Mauritius | 20.6% | 2026 |
| 19 |  Cabo Verde | 19.4% | 2026 |
| 20 |  Uganda | 18.5% | 2026 |
| 21 |  Cameroon | 18.4% | 2026 |
| 22 |  Seychelles | 18.3% | 2026 |
| 23 |  Madagascar | 17.8% | 2026 |
| 24 |  Burkina Faso | 17.6% | 2026 |
| 25 |  Niger | 17.4% | 2026 |
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FAQ
What is the highest gross national savings (% of gdp) in 2026?
Angola has the highest gross national savings (% of gdp) at 35.9% in 2026.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 43 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.