Saudi Arabia Foreign Direct Investment

Saudi Arabia Foreign Direct Investment

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Data. Insight. Investment.

Explore key trends and insights shaping Saudi Arabia’s investment landscape.

Investment Driving Transformation

Investment Driving Transformation

Investment Driving Transformation

Foreign and domestic investment continue to shape Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation, reinforcing its position as a global hub for innovation, sustainability, and growth under Vision 2030.

Foreign and domestic investment continue to shape Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation, reinforcing its position as a global hub for innovation, sustainability, and growth under Vision 2030.

Foreign and domestic investment continue to shape Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation, reinforcing its position as a global hub for innovation, sustainability, and growth under Vision 2030.

Key Foreign Direct Investment Indicators

Key Foreign Direct Investment Indicators

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FDI Stock

Reflects strong investor confidence and Saudi Arabia’s global investment leadership.

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FDI Stock

Reflects strong investor confidence and Saudi Arabia’s global investment leadership.

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FDI Stock

Reflects strong investor confidence and Saudi Arabia’s global investment leadership.

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FDI Inflows

Highlights the Kingdom’s growing competitiveness and reform success.

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FDI Inflows

Highlights the Kingdom’s growing competitiveness and reform success.

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FDI Inflows

Highlights the Kingdom’s growing competitiveness and reform success.

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FDI Net Inflows

Shows expanding global investor participation across key sectors.

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FDI Net Inflows

Shows expanding global investor participation across key sectors.

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FDI Net Inflows

Shows expanding global investor participation across key sectors.

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.

Accurate and verified data aligned with international standards (IMF BPM7, UNCTAD).

Accurate and verified data aligned with international standards (IMF BPM7, UNCTAD).

Accurate and verified data aligned with international standards (IMF BPM7, UNCTAD).

Interactive dashboards that visualize investment flows, stock, and trends.

Interactive dashboards that visualize investment flows, stock, and trends.

Interactive dashboards that visualize investment flows, stock, and trends.

Supporting policymakers and investors with data-driven intelligence.

Supporting policymakers and investors with data-driven intelligence.

Supporting policymakers and investors with data-driven intelligence.

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Performance Insights

Performance Insights

Performance Insights

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.

Economic Sectors Analytics

Economic Sectors Analytics

Economic Sectors Analytics

FDI Stock by Economic Sectors

FDI Stock by Economic Sectors

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 by Economic Sectors

FDI Inflows by Economic Sectors

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.

Regions Analytics

Regions Analytics

Regions Analytics

FDI Stock by Regions

FDI Stock by Regions

Eastern Region came 1ˢᵗ in terms of FDI stock by administrative regions in 2024, accounting for 39% of total stock in Saudi Arabia.

FDI Inflows by Regions

FDI Inflows by Regions

Riyadh came 1ˢᵗ in FDI inflows by administrative region in 2024, accounting for 61% of total inflows in Saudi Arabia

Countries Analytics

Countries Analytics

Countries Analytics

FDI Stock by Direct Investing Country (DI), 2024

FDI Stock by Direct Investing Country (DI), 2024

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%).

FDI Inflows by Direct Investing Country (DI), 2024

FDI Inflows by Direct Investing Country (DI), 2024

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%).

The Role of FDI in Advancing Economic Diversification in 2024

The Role of FDI in Advancing Economic Diversification in 2024

The Role of FDI in Advancing Economic Diversification in 2024

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Share of non-oil GDP in 2024, reflecting the growing contribution of foreign direct investment to Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy.

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Share of non-oil GDP in 2024, reflecting the growing contribution of foreign direct investment to Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy.

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Share of non-oil GDP in 2024, reflecting the growing contribution of foreign direct investment to Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy.

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Share of non-oil FDI inflows in total investment inflows during 2024, underscoring the key role of foreign capital in diversification and sustainable growth.

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Share of non-oil FDI inflows in total investment inflows during 2024, underscoring the key role of foreign capital in diversification and sustainable growth.

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Share of non-oil FDI inflows in total investment inflows during 2024, underscoring the key role of foreign capital in diversification and sustainable growth.

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This performance positions Saudi Arabia among the leading emerging economies attracting global investments, reinforcing its role in driving regional and international growth.

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Explore Saudi Arabia’s FDI Insights and Performance Dashboards

Explore Saudi Arabia’s FDI Insights and Performance Dashboards

FDI Dashbord

Gain interactive access to Saudi Arabia’s foreign direct investment indicators — track inflows, stock, and growth by country, sector, and region.

FDI Report

Review the comprehensive analytical report detailing investment performance trends and contributions to Vision 2030 objectives.

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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