Saudi Arabia’s FDI hits SAR 22.8B in Q2 2025

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Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Saudi Arabia reached SAR 22.8 billion in Q2 2025, a 15% rise year-on-year (YoY), according to data by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).

Compared to Q1 2025, net FDI inflows retreated by 4%.

The value of FDI inflows into the Saudi economy reached approximately SAR 24.9 billion in Q2 2025, down 12% YoY.

FDI outflows amounted to around SAR 2.1 billion, dropping 75% YoY.

GASTAT defines FDI as an investment that reflects a long-term relationship and sustained interest from economic entities based in an economy outside of Saudi Arabia. This means that a foreign investor, whether individual or as part of a group, holds 10% or more of the voting power of the shares, enabling shareholders to exercise control or influence over decision-making to serve their interests. As such, this process is classified as FDI.

The FDI survey covers all major economic activities, as per the national classification of economic activities (ISIC4).