Saudi Arabia direct foreign investment rises by 101.3 billion riyals

Preliminary data from the Saudi Central Bank shows a significant increase in Saudi Arabia's direct foreign investment. The value rose by 101.3 billion riyals, representing an annual growth rate of 11.62%, increasing from 871.3 billion riyals in 2024 to 972.6 billion riyals in 2025.

This growth accounted for approximately 83.5% of the total combined increase in direct investment and portfolio investments, which totaled 121.5 billion riyals. While direct investment saw robust growth, portfolio investments grew more modestly by 1.07%, rising from 1.882 trillion riyals to 1.902 trillion riyals.

Within portfolio investments, equity and investment fund shares increased by 71.3 billion riyals, reaching 1.624 trillion riyals. Conversely, debt securities experienced a sharp decline, falling from 329 billion riyals to 277.9 billion riyals, a decrease of 15.54%. Other investment categories also saw a 7.39% increase, driven by growth in trade credits and loans.