Rapid estimates issued by the General Authority for Statistics showed that the real GDP of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia achieved remarkable growth of 4.5% during 2025, compared to 2024. These positive figures reflect the strength and resilience of the Saudi economy and its ability to continue its path of sustainable growth, supported by strong performance in various key economic sectors.
According to the data, the fourth quarter of 2025 saw year-on-year 4.9% 10.4% in the fourth quarter and is projected to grow by 5.6% 4.1% growth in the fourth quarter and 4.9% , underscoring the success of economic diversification strategies.
Vision 2030 and its role in economic diversification
This growth, particularly in the non-oil sector, comes within the context of the major economic transformations underway in the Kingdom as part of Saudi Vision 2030. This ambitious vision, launched in 2016, aims to reduce reliance on oil as the primary source of income and diversify the country's economic base. The fruits of this strategy are beginning to appear through the strengthening of new and promising sectors such as tourism, entertainment, technology, manufacturing, and logistics, which are increasingly contributing to the gross domestic product.
The importance of growth and its future impact
This economic growth is of paramount importance on multiple levels. Domestically, it contributes to creating more job opportunities for citizens, attracting foreign direct investment, and boosting investor confidence in the Saudi business environment. Regionally and internationally, these figures reinforce the Kingdom's position as a leading economic power in the Middle East and an influential player in the global economy. This growth also reflects the Saudi economy's ability to adapt to global changes and maintain its financial stability.
In contrast, government activity saw a slight decline of 1.2% during the fourth quarter, but achieved overall growth of 0.9% over the year. It should be noted that these figures are preliminary estimates, and the General Authority for Statistics is scheduled to release the final and official GDP data for the fourth quarter and the entire year of 2025 in March 2026.
