Saudi Arabia’s foreign direct investment inflows to rise 33.5% in 2025
FDI inflows to Saudi Arabia are projected to grow by 33.5% in 2025, with total foreign investments reaching 1.059 trillion riyals.
Key Takeaways
AISaudi Arabia is expected to see a 33.5% increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in 2025, with inflows reaching around 159 billion riyals (SAR), compared to 2024.
The total stock of FDI in the Kingdom is set to rise by 8.3% to 1.059 trillion riyals by the end of 2025, surpassing the one trillion riyal mark and reflecting the expanding base of foreign investments in the Saudi economy.
Compared to 2017 levels, FDI inflows have grown more than fivefold, and the total investment stock has doubled over the same period. The compound annual growth rate for inflows stands at 24%, while the investment stock has grown at 10% annually.
The volume of FDI inflows is a key indicator for the National Transformation Program, which aims to attract both foreign and domestic investment. Initiatives led by the Ministry of Investment, in collaboration with relevant authorities, continue to develop the investment environment and enhance its competitiveness.
These results highlight the impact of economic, regulatory, and structural reforms since the launch of Saudi Vision 2030, which have strengthened the Kingdom’s position as an attractive investment destination and reinforced international investor confidence in the Saudi economy.
The National Transformation Program, one of the Vision 2030 realization programs, continues to contribute to 34 strategic objectives through more than 310 initiatives, led by seven ministries and involving over 50 implementing entities, with progress tracked across 78 local and international indicators.