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Building Confidence in Saudi Arabia’s Investment Landscape
The FDI Portal by the Ministry of Investment provides comprehensive data, insights, and analysis to better understand Saudi Arabia’s investment performance, growth trends, and sectoral opportunities.
FDI 2024 Compared to 2023
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FDI Stock
Reflects sustained investor confidence and expansion in total FDI stock.
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FDI Inflows
Demonstrates continued growth in new foreign investments entering Saudi Arabia.
FDI 2024 Compared to the Launch of the National Investment Strategy (NIS)
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FDI Stock
Significant increase in cumulative FDI stock since 2021, indicating Saudi Arabia’s rising investment appeal.
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FDI Inflows
Strong inflow growth driven by diversified sectors and strategic investor partnerships.
FDI stock in Manufacturing, Wholesale and retail trade, and Financial activities reached SAR 553 billion in 2024, accounting for around 56% of total FDI stock in Saudi Arabia.
FDI inflows in Manufacturing, Wholesale and retail trade, and Construction activities totaled SAR 69 billion in 2024, representing 58% of total FDI inflows in Saudi Arabia.
Eastern Region came 1ˢᵗ in terms of FDI stock by administrative regions in 2024, accounting for 39% of total stock in Saudi Arabia.
Riyadh came 1ˢᵗ in FDI inflows by administrative region in 2024, accounting for 61% of total inflows in Saudi Arabia
The top 10 direct investing countries accounted for 67% of Saudi Arabia’s total FDI stock in 2024, led by the United Arab Emirates (16%), Luxembourg (10%), and France (7%).
The top 10 countries by FDI inflows in 2024 accounted for 72% of Saudi Arabia’s total inflows, led by the United Arab Emirates (15%), Germany (13%), and the United States (12%).
This performance positions Saudi Arabia among the leading emerging economies attracting global investments, reinforcing its role in driving regional and international growth.
Manufacturing
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Represents part of total FDI, supporting local production and economic diversification.
Wholesale and retail trade
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Accounts for a share of total FDI, contributing to market growth and commercial expansion.
Financial And Insurance Activities
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Represents a portion of total FDI, reflecting the development of the financial sector and investor confidence.
Eastern Region
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Accounts for a share of total FDI, serving as the Kingdom’s main economic and administrative hub.
Riyadh
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Represents part of total FDI, strategically linked to energy and industrial sectors.
Makkah
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Accounts for a portion of total FDI, driven by ongoing urban and investment developments.
For more details, refer to the full FDI Rreport.
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