Gross National Savings (% of GDP) by Country
As of 2026, Gabon leads globally in gross national savings (% of gdp) at 41.2%, followed by Zambia, Chad, Tanzania. At the lower end, Malawi, Comoros, Guinea rank among the lowest. The global median is 17.2% (Rwanda). This indicator falls under the "Fiscal & Monetary" category and is sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook. Data is available for 43 countries.
All Countries Ranked
Download every country's latest figure, free, with its year, source, licence and unit on each row: CSV
| # | Country | Gross National Savings (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Gabon | 41.2% | 2026 |
| 2 |  Zambia | 35.7% | 2026 |
| 3 |  Chad | 34.3% | 2026 |
| 4 |  Tanzania | 33.6% | 2026 |
| 5 |  Lesotho | 31.8% | 2026 |
| 6 |  Benin | 31.3% | 2026 |
| 7 |  Republic of the Congo | 30.9% | 2026 |
| 8 |  Botswana | 29.4% | 2026 |
| 9 |  Equatorial Guinea | 29.1% | 2026 |
| 10 |  Nigeria | 27.0% | 2026 |
| 11 |  Ethiopia | 26.2% | 2026 |
| 12 |  South Sudan | 24.1% | 2026 |
| 13 |  Niger | 22.7% | 2026 |
| 14 |  Senegal | 22.2% | 2025 |
| 15 |  Togo | 21.3% | 2026 |
| 16 |  Mauritius | 20.3% | 2026 |
| 17 |  Côte d'Ivoire | 18.9% | 2026 |
| 18 |  The Gambia | 18.4% | 2026 |
| 19 |  Eswatini | 17.8% | 2026 |
| 20 |  Cabo Verde | 17.7% | 2026 |
| 21 |  Seychelles | 17.4% | 2026 |
| 22 |  Rwanda | 17.2% | 2026 |
| 23 |  Eritrea | 17.0% | 2026 |
| 24 |  Ghana | 16.6% | 2026 |
| 25 |  Madagascar | 16.6% | 2026 |
| 26 |  Uganda | 15.6% | 2026 |
| 27 |  Burkina Faso | 15.0% | 2026 |
| 28 |  Cameroon | 14.3% | 2026 |
| 29 |  Angola | 13.3% | 2026 |
| 30 |  Sierra Leone | 13.3% | 2026 |
| 31 |  Kenya | 12.9% | 2026 |
| 32 |  Central African Republic | 12.5% | 2026 |
| 33 |  South Africa | 12.5% | 2026 |
| 34 |  Sao Tome and Principe | 12.3% | 2026 |
| 35 |  Burundi | 12.3% | 2026 |
| 36 |  Mali | 12.2% | 2026 |
| 37 |  DR Congo | 11.8% | 2026 |
| 38 |  Guinea-Bissau | 10.5% | 2026 |
| 39 |  Namibia | 7.7% | 2026 |
| 40 |  Mozambique | 5.4% | 2026 |
| 41 |  Guinea | 0.1% | 2026 |
| 42 |  Comoros | -0.6% | 2026 |
| 43 |  Malawi | -2.7% | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the highest gross national savings (% of gdp) in 2026?
Gabon ranks #1 with gross national savings (% of gdp) of 41.2% as of 2026, based on data from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Which country has the lowest gross national savings (% of gdp)?
Malawi ranks last (#43) with -2.7% as of 2026.
What is the global median for gross national savings (% of gdp)?
The median value is 17.2% (Rwanda, ranked #22 out of 43 countries).
How many countries report data for gross national savings (% of gdp)?
43 countries have available data for gross national savings (% of gdp). Data is sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook and updated regularly.
What category does gross national savings (% of gdp) belong to?
Gross National Savings (% of GDP) is classified under the "Fiscal & Monetary" category. Statistics of the World tracks 337 indicators across 27 categories.