Foreign Direct Investment in Saudi Arabia Jumps 33.5% to 159 Billion Riyals
Saudi Arabia recorded net foreign direct investment inflows of 159 billion riyals ($41.7 billion) in 2025, a growth of 33.5%, with the stock rising by 8.3%.
Saudi Arabia recorded net foreign direct investment inflows worth 159 billion riyals, equivalent to $41.7 billion, during 2025, an increase of 33.5% compared to the previous year, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), as reported by the "IndexBox" platform.
The cumulative foreign direct investment stock in the Kingdom rose by 8.3% to reach 1.059 trillion riyals, equivalent to $278 billion.
The recorded inflows in 2025 represent nearly five times their 2017 level, reflecting an improvement in the attractiveness of the Saudi market for foreign capital in recent years.
This growth comes amid the Kingdom's efforts to expand the base of the non-oil economy and boost its appeal to foreign investors across several sectors.
What Do These Terms Mean?
Foreign Direct Investment: Injecting funds from outside the country into domestic projects and assets, unlike indirect investment in stocks and bonds.
Net Inflows: The difference between incoming and outgoing funds, showing the net movement of investment during a specific period.
FDI Stock: The cumulative value of all foreign investments in the country up to a specific date.
Saudi Press Agency (SPA): The official news agency of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a recognised source for official news and data.
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