Saudi cybersecurity market grows 10.7%, reaches SAR 16.3 billion

The National Cybersecurity Authority has released a report on the “Key Economic Indicators in Saudi Arabia’s Cybersecurity Sector by 2026,” covering several economic metrics including the size of the cybersecurity market, the sector’s contribution to GDP, key workforce indicators, and other data reflecting the sector’s growth in the Kingdom.

According to the authority’s statement, the report reveals that Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity market is expected to reach around SAR 16.3 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7% over the past three years. Government entities spent approximately SAR 5.1 billion on cybersecurity products and services, accounting for 31% of the market, while private sector spending reached SAR 11.2 billion, or 69% of the total market.

The authority noted that the cybersecurity sector’s contribution to Saudi Arabia’s GDP at current prices in 2025 is estimated at SAR 20 billion, with a CAGR of 13.2%. Of this, SAR 9.7 billion is a direct contribution from cybersecurity product and service providers, and SAR 10.3 billion is an indirect contribution. The sector represents 0.42% of the Kingdom’s total GDP and 0.71% of non-oil GDP.

The report also examined the size of the cybersecurity workforce in Saudi Arabia, which surpassed 22,000 specialists in 2025, with a CAGR of 5.9%. This growth is attributed to specialized initiatives and training programs tailored to the needs of vital sectors, supporting the Kingdom’s economic and social development. While the global average for women’s participation in cybersecurity is about 22%, the share in Saudi Arabia exceeded this, reaching 33% of the sector’s workforce. The report further detailed market size by product and service category, showing that spending on products accounted for 51% of the market (SAR 8.3 billion), while services made up 49% (SAR 7.9 billion). Key cybersecurity products and services included endpoint security and management, cybersecurity system integration, network security, data security, and security operations solutions.

The report emphasized that the growth of Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity market is driven by initiatives to enhance competitiveness, encourage investment and innovation, and foster collaboration between the public and private sectors to further develop the industry.

The study’s methodology included classifying all cybersecurity products and services according to a framework covering 100 products and services, following best international methodologies, standards, and practices in this field.

The National Cybersecurity Authority is the Kingdom’s official body for cybersecurity and serves as the national reference in the field. Its mandate includes protecting vital state interests and national security, safeguarding critical infrastructure and priority sectors, and securing government services and activities. The authority also works to stimulate sector growth, promote innovation and investment, conduct research and development, and issue periodic reports on the state of cybersecurity at both national and sectoral levels.

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