Saudi cybersecurity market valued at SR16.3 billion in 2025
The sector grew at a compound annual rate of 10.7 per cent between 2023 and 2025, according to the National Cybersecurity Authority.
At a glance
- Cybersecurity market valued at SR16.3 billion in 2025 with 10.7 per cent compound annual growth
- Private sector spending of SR11.2 billion exceeded government spending of SR5.1 billion
- Sector contributed SR20 billion to GDP with 13.2 per cent growth rate between 2023 and 2025
Saudi Arabia's cybersecurity market reached SR16.3 billion in 2025, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 10.7 per cent over the previous two years, according to a report by the National Cybersecurity Authority. Government entities accounted for SR5.1 billion of spending, or 31 per cent of the market, while private-sector spending totalled SR11.2 billion, representing 69 per cent.
The sector contributed approximately SR20 billion to the Kingdom's gross domestic product in 2025, with a growth rate of 13.2 per cent since 2023. Direct contributions from cybersecurity product and service providers reached SR9.7 billion, with indirect contributions of SR10.3 billion, together accounting for 0.42 per cent of total GDP and 0.71 per cent of non-oil sector GDP.
Why it matters
The cybersecurity sector's expansion reflects growing digital security investment across government and private organisations in the region.
Original reporting
- Saudi GazetteSaudi cybersecurity market reaches SR16.3 billion in 2025
- Saudi Gazette — LatestSaudi cybersecurity market reaches SR16.3 billion in 2025
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