Saudi foreign investments surpass $800 B in Q1 2025

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Foreign investments in Saudi Arabia crossed the $800 billion mark at the end of the first quarter of 2025, highlighting sustained international confidence in the Kingdom’s economic transformation and investment environment.

According to the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), total foreign investments reached $800 billion, marking a 16% increase compared to the same period in 2024. 

The investment breakdown includes foreign direct investment (FDI) worth $265 billion, accounting for 33% of the total; portfolio investments in equities, investment funds, and debt securities valued at $330 billion; and other investments totaling $215 billion.

Data released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) shows that foreign investment inflows surged by 24% in Q1 2025, reaching approximately $6.4 billion. 

Outflows during the same period declined by 54% to $480 million, resulting in a net inflow of $5.9 billion—a 44% increase year-on-year.

The momentum builds on the strong FDI performance in 2024, when Saudi Arabia attracted around $26 billion in direct investment—exceeding government projections under its Vision 2030 targets. 

Officials say the continued growth in 2025 reflects the Kingdom’s rising appeal to global investors across strategic sectors.

Analysts attribute the positive trend to policy reforms, improved regulatory frameworks, and a growing pipeline of major infrastructure and energy projects that have bolstered investor confidence.