Countries that Save the Most (% GDP, 2026) (2026)
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook·25 countries·Updated 2026
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Chad leads with gross national savings (% of GDP) of 35.1%.
Zambia ranks #2 at 34.8%.
Gabon ranks #3 at 34.1%.
Tanzania ranks #4 at 33.0%.
Lesotho ranks #5 at 30.4%.
Top 25 Countries by Gross National Savings (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Gross National Savings (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Chad | 35.1% | 2026 |
| 2 |  Zambia | 34.8% | 2026 |
| 3 |  Gabon | 34.1% | 2026 |
| 4 |  Tanzania | 33.0% | 2026 |
| 5 |  Lesotho | 30.4% | 2026 |
| 6 |  Benin | 29.8% | 2026 |
| 7 |  Botswana | 28.0% | 2026 |
| 8 |  Burkina Faso | 28.0% | 2026 |
| 9 |  Equatorial Guinea | 27.3% | 2026 |
| 10 |  Nigeria | 26.4% | 2026 |
| 11 |  Ethiopia | 24.9% | 2026 |
| 12 |  Ghana | 23.8% | 2026 |
| 13 |  Congo, Rep. | 23.2% | 2026 |
| 14 |  South Sudan | 23.0% | 2026 |
| 15 |  Togo | 21.0% | 2026 |
| 16 |  Cote d'Ivoire | 20.9% | 2026 |
| 17 |  Cabo Verde | 20.8% | 2026 |
| 18 |  Senegal | 20.3% | 2026 |
| 19 |  Uganda | 19.7% | 2026 |
| 20 |  Gambia, The | 19.6% | 2026 |
| 21 |  Mauritius | 18.3% | 2026 |
| 22 |  Madagascar | 17.6% | 2026 |
| 23 |  Seychelles | 17.3% | 2026 |
| 24 |  Niger | 17.1% | 2026 |
| 25 |  Eritrea | 17.0% | 2026 |
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FAQ
What is the highest gross national savings (% of GDP) in 2026?
Chad has the highest gross national savings (% of GDP) at 35.1% 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.