Saudi GDP Reaches USD 1.31 Trillion as Non-Oil Economy Expands

Saudi Arabia's real GDP reached USD 1.31 trillion in 2025, with non-oil activities accounting for 55% of the economy, according to the National Transformation Program 2025 Annual Report.

The report reviewed progress across economic development, investment, tourism, digital transformation, environmental sustainability and quality of life indicators as the Kingdom moves towards its Vision 2030 targets.

Foreign direct investment inflows rose to USD 35.5 billion in 2025, nearly five times the level recorded in 2017, while non-oil GDP expanded by 4.9% during the year. More than 700 international companies have established regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia.

Tourism indicators also showed continued growth, with the Kingdom recording 123 million tourists in 2025. International Umrah arrivals surpassed 18 million pilgrims, exceeding the annual target of 15 million. Homeownership reached 66.24%, up from 47% in 2016, while life expectancy rose to 79.7 years, approaching the Vision 2030 target of 80 years.

According to the report, 93% of key performance indicators met or exceeded their annual targets, while 90% of initiatives were either completed or progressing as planned. Since the launch of Vision 2030, 935 initiatives have been completed, 225 remain on track and more than 2,200 reforms and measures have been introduced.

Environmental and digital milestones were also highlighted. More than one million hectares of degraded land have been restored and over 151 million trees planted under the Saudi Green Initiative. Five protected areas were added to the International Union for Conservation of Nature Green List, while the Farasan Islands Reserve became the first Saudi site to join the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance.