Saudi Arabia's foreign direct investment surges 33.5% in 2025
FDI inflows reached SR159.1 billion last year, up from SR119.2 billion in 2024, according to official statistics.
At a glance
- FDI inflows rose 33.5% to SR159.1 billion in 2025 versus SR119.2 billion in 2024
- Construction and manufacturing sectors dominated, representing over 42% of total inflows
- Total FDI stock increased 8.3% to SR1.06 trillion by end of 2025
- FDI outflows nearly doubled to SR77.7 billion from SR39.2 billion year-on-year
Foreign direct investment flowing into Saudi Arabia increased significantly in 2025, rising to SR159.1 billion from SR119.2 billion the previous year, according to the General Authority for Statistics. The Kingdom's total FDI stock grew 8.3 percent to SR1.06 trillion by year-end.
Construction and manufacturing led inflows, accounting for 21.7 percent and 21 percent respectively. FDI outflows nearly doubled to SR77.7 billion. Luxembourg recorded the highest net inflows at SR24.4 billion, followed by the United Arab Emirates and Egypt at SR9.4 billion each.
Why it matters
The surge in foreign investment reflects growing economic activity and investor confidence in the Kingdom's development initiatives and market opportunities.
Original reporting
- Saudi GazetteSaudi FDI inflows surge 33.5% to SR159.1 billion in 2025
- Saudi Gazette — LatestSaudi FDI inflows surge 33.5% to SR159.1 billion in 2025
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