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Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Saudi Arabia reached SAR 22.2 billion in Q1 2025, a 44% rise compared to a year earlier, according to data by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). 
Compared to Q4 2024, net FDI inflows retreated by 7%.
The value of FDI inflows into the Saudi economy reached approximately SAR 24.04 billion in Q1 2025, up 24% year-on-year (YoY).
FDI outflows amounted to around SAR 1.75 billion, a 54% YoY plummet.
FDI* (SAR bln)
Period
Inflow
Outflow
Net
Q1 2024
19.37
3.88
15.49
Q2
21.65
2.67
18.99
Q3
20.39
2.88
17.51
Q4*
25.64
1.67
23.96
Q1 2025
24.04
1.79
22.25
GASTAT defines FDI as an investment that reflects a long-term relationship and sustained interest from economic entities based in an economy outside of Saudi Arabia. This means that a foreign investor, whether individually or as part of a group, holds 10% or more of the voting power of the shares, enabling them to exercise control or influence over decision-making to serve their interests. As such, this process is classified as foreign direct investment.
The FDI survey covers all major economic activities, as per the national classification of economic activities (ISIC4).
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s flag
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Saudi Arabia reached SAR 22.2 billion in Q1 2025, a 44% rise compared to a year earlier, according to data by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).
Compared to Q4 2024, net FDI inflows retreated by 7%.
The value of FDI inflows into the Saudi economy reached approximately SAR 24.04 billion in Q1 2025, up 24% year-on-year (YoY).
FDI outflows amounted to around SAR 1.75 billion, a 54% YoY plummet.
FDI* (SAR bln)
Period
Inflow
Outflow
Net
Q1 2024
19.37
3.88
15.49
Q2
21.65
2.67
18.99
Q3
20.39
2.88
17.51
Q4*
25.64
1.67
23.96
Q1 2025
24.04
1.79
22.25
GASTAT defines FDI as an investment that reflects a long-term relationship and sustained interest from economic entities based in an economy outside of Saudi Arabia. This means that a foreign investor, whether individually or as part of a group, holds 10% or more of the voting power of the shares, enabling them to exercise control or influence over decision-making to serve their interests. As such, this process is classified as foreign direct investment.
The FDI survey covers all major economic activities, as per the national classification of economic activities (ISIC4).
