Saudi Arabia’s FDI Inflows Surge 33.5% to $42.4B in 2025

Saudi Arabia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows rose 33.5 per cent in 2025 to SR159 billion ($42.4 billion), while the Kingdom’s total FDI stock increased 8.3 per cent to SR1.059 trillion ($282.4 billion).

The figures highlight sustained growth in foreign investment since 2017, with annual FDI inflows increasing fivefold over the eight-year period.

Saudi Arabia’s accumulated FDI stock also doubled between 2017 and 2025, reflecting a significant expansion of the Kingdom’s foreign investment base.

Foreign direct investment inflows recorded a compound annual growth rate of 24 per cent between 2017 and 2025.

Over the same period, Saudi Arabia’s total FDI stock expanded at a compound annual growth rate of 10 per cent.

The figures underscore the expansion of foreign investment as Saudi Arabia advances its economic diversification agenda under Vision 2030.

The Kingdom has implemented economic and structural reforms to strengthen its investment environment, stimulate domestic investment and attract higher-quality foreign capital.

Boosting foreign direct investment remains a key objective of Saudi Vision 2030, supporting the Kingdom’s broader efforts to diversify its economy and reduce reliance on traditional revenue sources.

The latest data highlights continued growth in both annual FDI inflows and the accumulated stock of foreign investment, reflecting the ongoing expansion of Saudi Arabia’s investment landscape.