FDI Inflows in Saudi Arabia Exceed SAR 1 Trillion in 2025
Saudi Central Bank data shows foreign direct investment made up around 33% of total foreign investment.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Saudi Arabia rose by 13% year-on-year to exceed SAR 1 trillion by the end of 2025, according to data released by the Saudi Central Bank.
The figures reflect continued growth in cross-border capital entering the Kingdom over the full calendar year, with FDI representing approximately 33% of total foreign investment.
The overall stock of foreign direct investment in the Saudi economy increased by 19% compared to the previous year, reaching SAR 3.32 trillion by the end of 2025. FDI refers to capital that establishes a long-term relationship and sustained interest by foreign investors, typically involving a degree of influence over business operations.
Beyond direct investment, the data also outlines other components of foreign capital. Portfolio investments totalled SAR 1.315 trillion, including holdings in equities, investment funds and debt securities.
Other investment categories, covering additional forms of cross-border capital, reached SAR 907.8 billion.
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