Saudi Arabia's GDP Reached $1.31 Trillion in 2025
Saudi Arabia continues to strengthen its economic position: The country's GDP in 2025 amounted to $1.31 trillion, with 55% of the economy coming from the non-oil sector, indicating successful diversification.
Economic Growth and Diversification
According to the National Transformation Program (NTP) report for 2025, Saudi Arabia demonstrates steady economic progress. Non-oil GDP grew by 4.9% over the year, confirming the effectiveness of the strategy to reduce dependence on oil. Foreign direct investment reached $35.5 billion — nearly five times more than in 2017. More than 700 international companies have opened their regional headquarters in the Kingdom, reflecting growing confidence in the country's business climate and economic potential.
Tourism and Pilgrimage: New Heights
The tourism sector in Saudi Arabia is experiencing rapid growth. In 2025, the country welcomed 123 million tourists, and the number of international pilgrims for Umrah exceeded 18 million, surpassing the target of 15 million. This indicates the increased attractiveness of the Kingdom as a global tourist and pilgrimage center. The development of tourism infrastructure, improvement of transport networks, and digital services create favorable conditions for travelers from around the world.
Social Development and Quality of Life
Improving the quality of life for citizens remains a priority on the national agenda. The share of homeowners increased to 66.24% (up from 47% in 2016), and the average life expectancy reached 79.7 years, approaching the target of the Vision 2030 program of 80 years. The volunteer movement is gaining momentum: more than 1.7 million people participate in volunteer activities, contributing over 59 million hours of work with an economic impact of more than $266 million.
Environmental Achievements and Digital Transformation
Saudi Arabia is actively working on environmental restoration. More than one million hectares of degraded land have been restored — an area six times larger than Riyadh. Under the Saudi Green Initiative, over 151 million trees have been planted. The country is also strengthening its environmental positions internationally: five protected areas have been added to the IUCN Green List, and the Farasan Reserve has joined the Ramsar Convention. Digital transformation has covered the entire country: internet coverage reached 99%, and Saudi Arabia ranked seventh in the global digital governance index.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the structure of Saudi Arabia's economy in 2025?
The non-oil sector accounts for 55% of the country's economy with a total GDP of $1.31 trillion. This reflects successful economic diversification and a reduction in dependence on hydrocarbons.
How many tourists and pilgrims visited Saudi Arabia in 2025?
The country welcomed 123 million tourists, and there were more than 18 million international pilgrims for Umrah, exceeding the planned target of 15 million pilgrims.
What successes have been achieved in implementing Vision 2030?
93% of key performance indicators have met or exceeded annual targets. 935 initiatives have been completed, and another 225 are in progress, with more than 2200 reforms and measures introduced since the program's launch.
