31700 Saudi male and female engineers work in contracting sector
RIYADH —The number of Saudi male and female citizens working in the contracting sector reached approximately 582,000 by the end of 2025. They include about 31700 engineers. According to a recent report issued by the Saudi Contractors Authority, Saudi workers in the contracting sector are distributed as follows: supportive - administrative and logistical jobs: more than 328000; technical jobs:…
In 2025, nearly 582,000 Saudi citizens were employed in the contracting sector, comprising approximately 31700 engineers. According to a report by the Saudi Contractors Authority, the workforce in the sector is distributed across various job categories. Supportive, administrative, and logistical roles account for over 328,000 positions, while technical jobs make up 149,000 jobs. Additionally, 38,700 workers and 31,700 engineers were employed in the sector.
The report also revealed that the number of establishments in the contracting sector reached 365,000 in 2025, marking a significant increase of 29.6 percent compared to 2024. Micro establishments held the largest share of the total establishments, accounting for 85 percent. Small establishments followed at 12.5 percent, while medium establishments constituted 2.34 percent. Large and giant establishments had the lowest percentage, making up about 0.26 percent of the total.
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