Saudi Arabia’s FDI inflows surge 33.5% to SR159 billion in 2025

In 2025, Saudi Arabia witnessed a significant surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, rising by 33.5 percent compared to the previous year. The total FDI inflows amounted to around SR159 billion, showcasing the Kingdom's growing allure for foreign investors and its steady progress towards the targets of Saudi Vision 2030.

Alongside the increase in inflows, the stock of FDI within Saudi Arabia expanded by 8.3 percent, reaching SR1,059 billion by year-end 2025. This growth surpassed the SR1 trillion milestone, illustrating the augmentation of the foreign investment base in the Saudi economy. Comparatively, when juxtaposed with 2017 figures, it is evident that FDI inflows had grown more than fivefold and the FDI stock had doubled during this period.

The compound annual growth rate for inflows stood at 24 percent and for the FDI stock at 10 percent, highlighting the magnitude of Saudi Arabia's economic metamorphosis in recent years.

FDI inflows are integral metrics for assessing the effectiveness of the National Transformation Program (NTP) in achieving its strategic aim of attracting both foreign and domestic investments. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Investment in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, the NTP's initiatives are instrumental in refining the investment climate, enhancing competitiveness, and drawing in high-grade investments to Saudi Arabia.

These outcomes underscore the impact of the economic reforms and regulatory transformations implemented since the inception of Saudi Vision 2030. These reforms have bolstered Saudi Arabia's status as an enticing investment destination and bolstered international investors' trust in the opportunities and growth potential of the Saudi economy.

The NTP, a key program endorsing the attainment of Saudi Vision 2030, continues to play a pivotal role in realizing 34 strategic objectives, constituting roughly 35 percent of the Vision's total objectives. It encompasses over 310 initiatives led by seven ministries and involving more than 50 implementing entities. Progress towards its targets is evaluated through 78 domestic and international indicators.