Saudi operating revenues index rises 4.9% in July 2026
Saudi Arabia saw growth in operating revenues, worker compensation, and building permits in July 2026, with manufacturing playing a key role.
In July 2026, Saudi Arabia witnessed a 4.9% increase in its operating revenues index compared to the same period in 2025, according to preliminary data from the General Authority for Statistics. The annual growth was primarily fueled by a 13.5% surge in manufacturing activities, alongside modest gains in wholesale and retail trade, vehicle repair, and construction.
On a monthly basis, the index saw a 1.2% increase from June 2026, driven by a 0.8% rise in manufacturing, a 6.4% uptick in mining and quarrying, and a 0.1% increase in construction, along with gains in information and communications and accommodation and food services. Worker compensation in the country saw a 7.4% annual increase, largely influenced by a 10.3% rise in manufacturing, a 4.6% growth in construction, and a 6.2% increase in wholesale and retail trade and vehicle repair.
Mining and quarrying activities expanded by 2.7%, while financial and insurance sectors experienced a 6.4% surge. Monthly, the worker compensation index rose by 0.3%, with notable growth in mining and quarrying (0.3%), financial and insurance activities (0.1%), transport and storage (0.8%), information and communications (1.8%), and human health and social work activities (2.6%).
Building permits issued in July 2026 rose by 4.4% year-on-year to 5,828, a 15.5% increase from the 5,045 permits granted in July 2025.
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