Saudi Arabia rises to 14th globally in management system certificates with 46% growth in 2025

Saudi Arabia has made significant progress in the total number of management system certificates, ranking 14th globally in 2025, up seven places from 21st in 2024, according to the latest statistics from the International Accreditation Forum (IAF CertSearch).

The data showed the number of management system certificates issued in the Kingdom rose to 29,913 in 2025, compared to 20,489 in 2024—an increase of 9,424 certificates and a growth rate of 46%. The survey covered more than 190 countries.

The statistics included 16 management system fields, such as quality management, environmental management, occupational health and safety, information security, food safety, medical device quality, energy management, and business continuity. This reflects the growing adoption of international standards by Saudi organizations.

Implementing international standards helps improve institutional performance, boosts confidence in products and services, and supports the competitiveness of national organizations, aligning with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

The Saudi Accreditation Center is the national body responsible for accrediting certification entities in the Kingdom. It is internationally recognized by the International Accreditation Forum and has accredited more than 115 certification bodies across various sectors.