Saudi Arabia Attracts 159.1 Billion Riyals in Foreign Investment, Up 33.5%
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Saudi Arabia rose 33.5% to reach 159.1 billion riyals in 2025, with total investment stock standing at 1.06 trillion riyals.
Data from the General Authority for Statistics showed that foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Saudi Arabia increased by 33.5% to reach 159.1 billion riyals in 2025, compared to 119.2 billion riyals in 2024, as reported by "Saudi Gazette".
Total FDI stock increased by 8.3% to reach 1.06 trillion riyals, reflecting the accumulation of foreign investments in the Saudi economy over past years.
The construction sector contributed the largest share of inflows at 34.5 billion riyals, followed by the manufacturing sector at 33.4 billion riyals, indicating a concentration of investments in mega projects and infrastructure.
Luxembourg, the UAE, and Egypt topped the sources of net inflows, highlighting the role of regional and international financial hubs in directing capital into the Saudi market.
What Do These Terms Mean?
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Capital placed by investors from outside the country in local projects for the long term, along with management and participation.
Investment Stock: The total value of foreign investments accumulated in the country up to a specific date, rather than just annual inflow.
Manufacturing: Activities that transform raw materials into finished or semi-finished products.
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