Saudi Foreign Direct Investment Surged 33.5% to SR159.1 Billion in 2025
International capital entering Saudi Arabia expanded substantially during 2025 as total direct foreign inflows rose 33.5% year over year to SR159.1 billion, compared to SR119.2 billion recorded in 2024. The country saw its cumulative balance of foreign investments expand 8.3% to SR1.06 trillion by the end of the period, while net capital gains reached SR81.4 billion, reflecting a slight increase from SR80 billion the year prior.
Building development and industrial production served as the primary drivers of incoming capital, generating SR34.5 billion and SR33.4 billion respectively. Together, these two sectors generated roughly 42.7% of all incoming investment. Administrative services also brought in SR22.4 billion. On a geographic basis, Luxembourg provided the largest net capital contributions at SR24.4 billion, ahead of the United Arab Emirates and Egypt, which both generated SR9.4 billion.
Meanwhile, capital invested overseas by domestic entities climbed 98.5% to SR77.7 billion, with international manufacturing ventures receiving the largest portion at SR25.2 billion. Within the Kingdom's total accumulated foreign capital base, manufacturing maintains the dominant share at SR285.4 billion, followed by commerce and vehicle servicing at SR157.7 billion and financial services at SR133.1 billion.
Key points
- Inbound foreign direct investment to Saudi Arabia grew 33.5% to SR159.1 billion in 2025, up from SR119.2 billion the previous year.
- Building projects and industrial production attracted the most inbound capital, collecting SR34.5 billion and SR33.4 billion respectively.
- Luxembourg delivered the highest amount of net direct investment into the Kingdom at SR24.4 billion for the year.
- Saudi investment in foreign markets nearly doubled to SR77.7 billion, with manufacturing operations taking the primary share.
- Total accumulated foreign capital in the country climbed 8.3% to reach SR1.06 trillion by year end.
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How much foreign capital flowed into Saudi Arabia in 2025?
Inbound foreign direct investment totaled SR159.1 billion in 2025, representing a 33.5% gain over the SR119.2 billion recorded during 2024.
Which industries captured the most foreign investment in Saudi Arabia?
Building and construction led all sectors by bringing in SR34.5 billion, while manufacturing ranked second after attracting SR33.4 billion from international investors.
Which countries provided the most net foreign direct investment to the Kingdom?
Luxembourg contributed the largest share of net foreign capital at SR24.4 billion, while the United Arab Emirates and Egypt each supplied SR9.4 billion.