Saudi Arabia’s private sector has expanded steadily alongside economic and social development, supporting overall growth, though structural challenges have at times limited its full contribution to economic leadership.

 

With the launch of Vision 2030, a transformation phase began aimed at empowering the private sector and increasing its role in the economy by attracting investment and strengthening diversification.

 

Private Sector Enablement:

 

The first phase focused on improving the investment environment, streamlining procedures, and establishing supporting institutions.

 

The second phase centered on attracting investment, empowering the private sector, and strengthening the economic framework.

 

The third phase aims to sustain growth and expand opportunities through large-scale projects and future investments.

 

Competitiveness Ranking

Index

Value

Private Sector Contribution to GDP

51%

Non-Oil Sector Investments

SAR 797 bln

Investment Contribution to GDP

30%

No. of Foreign Investors

More than 10x Increase since 2016

 

Private Sector Contribution to GDP (SAR bln)

Year

Contribution

2016

1562

2017

1613

2018

1664

2019

1744

2020

1695

2021

1869

2022

2083

2023

2227

2024

2360

2025

2476

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