Saudi Arabia makes major strides in improving quality, accuracy of indicators: Minister

Economy and Planning Minister Faisal Alibrahim

Saudi Arabia has made significant progress in enhancing the quality and accuracy of its indicators, including economic, social, and environmental statistics, Economy and Planning Minister Faisal Alibrahim said on Sunday, adding that the Kingdom’s data has become a trusted reference for decision-makers.

Speaking at the Saudi Statistics Forum, Alibrahim said the Kingdom’s statistical work is undergoing an exceptional phase, which helped Saudi Arabia rank first among Arab countries in the Statistical Performance Indicators and advance 22 positions globally in 2023.

Alibrahim said Saudi Arabia will continue developing data platforms, pushing ahead with digital transformation, and making greater use of administrative data, artificial intelligence, and modern technologies.

These efforts aim to improve statistical processes, enhance the accuracy of indicators, boost efficiency, and facilitate access to information.