National Savings as Percent of GDP
South America Ranking
as percent of GDPSource: IMF
Definition of National Savings as Percent of GDP
Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers.
| Current Rank | Country | Value | Latest Reading | Previous Rank | Previous Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suriname | 50.34 | 2010 | 1 | 52.64 |
| 2 | Paraguay | 22.91 | 2021 | 2 | 22.85 |
| 3 ↑ | Argentina | 21.93 | 2021 | 8 | 14.31 |
| 4 | Peru | 20.54 | 2021 | 4 | 19.62 |
| 5 ↓ | Chile | 20.29 | 2020 | 3 | 20.11 |
| 6 ↑ | Guyana | 19.29 | 2004 | 11 | 11.18 |
| 7 ↑ | Brazil | 17.01 | 2021 | 9 | 14.15 |
| 8 ↓ | Uruguay | 16.28 | 2021 | 6 | 16.48 |
| 9 ↑ | Bolivia | 13.85 | 2021 | 10 | 12.48 |
| 10 ↓ | Colombia | 12.63 | 2021 | 7 | 14.66 |
| 11 ↓ | Venezuela | 8.94 | 2014 | 5 | 19.03 |
Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers.
