The stock of foreign direct investment in the Saudi economy increased last year to approximately SR1,049.7 billion by the end of the third quarter of 2025, an increase of 10% compared to the same period in 2024.
According to the latest data published by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), the stock of foreign direct investment in the economy accounts for about 33% of the total foreign investment in the Kingdom.
According to the data, the stock of foreign investments in the Saudi economy increased to 3.21 trillion riyals by the end of the third quarter of 2025, an 18% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
investment distribution
Foreign investments are divided into foreign direct investments and portfolio investments distributed among stocks, investment fund shares and bonds, with a total value of SR1,316.7 billion, and other investments amounting to SR843.6 billion.
Foreign direct investment is defined as an investment that reflects long-term relationships and durable interests of economic entities in an economy other than the host economy. This process is called foreign direct investment because it means that the foreign investor owns more than 10% of the shareholder’s rights and can exercise some control or influence over the decision-making process in a way that suits their interests.
At the end of the third quarter of 2025 last year, the stock of foreign direct investment within the Saudi economy increased to approximately SR1,049.7 billion, an increase of 10% compared to the same period in 2024.
According to the latest data released by the Saudi central bank “SAMA”, the stock of foreign direct investment in the economy accounts for about 33% of the total foreign investment in the Kingdom.
According to the data, the stock of foreign investments in the Saudi economy increased to SR 3.21 trillion at the end of the third quarter of 2025, with a growth rate of 18% compared to the same period in 2024.
investment distribution
Foreign investments are classified into foreign direct investments and portfolio investments, and are divided into stocks, investment fund shares, and bonds, with a total amount of 1,316.7 billion riyals, and other investments amount to 843.6 billion riyals.
Foreign direct investment is defined as an investment that reflects a long-term relationship and durable benefit from an economic entity located in another economy than the one in which it is invested. This process is called foreign direct investment because it means that foreign investors own more than 10% of the shareholders’ equity and can exercise some control and influence over the decision-making process in their own interests.
