Gross saving

National accounts

Gross savings are defined as the difference between gross national income and total consumption (both private and public). This indicator includes the savings of households, businesses and the government before deduction of depreciation of capital assets. Gross savings are an important indicator of an economy's ability to invest in the future and sustain growth.

System of National Accounts (SNA 2008)

Euro (EUR)

Gross savings = gross national income - total consumption (both private and public)

Gross National Income (GNI); Total consumption