Other Indicators
Economic Growth
Real GDP
points
%
Definition
Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is an inflation-adjusted measure that reflects the value of all goods and services produced by an economy in a given year.
Last Update
Q2 2025
Frequency
Quarterly
Frequency:
Quarterly
Labor Market
Saudi Unemployment
points
%
Definition
Unemployment is a key indicator of economic health that occurs when individuals who are actively seeking work are unable to find employment.
Last Update
Q1 2025
Frequency
Quarterly
Frequency:
Quarterly
Saudi Labor Force Participation
points
%
Definition
The labor force participation rate is an estimate of an economy’s active workforce. Saudi Labor Force Participation = Total average Saudi work force (females and males above 15 years / Saudi population).
Last Update
Q1 2025
Frequency
Quarterly
Frequency:
Quarterly
Non-saudi labor force participation
points
%
Definition
The labor force participation rate is an estimate of an economy’s active workforce. Non Saudi Labor Force Participation = Total average non Saudi work force (females and males above 15 years / Non-Saudi population).
Last Update
Q1 2025
Frequency
Quarterly
Frequency:
Quarterly
Trade
Trade Balance
points
%
Definition
Trade balance is the difference between the value of a country's exports and the value of a country's imports.
Last Update
June 2025
Frequency
Monthly
Frequency:
Monthly
Goods imports
points
%
Definition
An import is a product or service that is produced in one country and purchased in another.
Last Update
June 2025
Frequency
Monthly
Frequency:
Monthly
Goods exports
points
%
Definition
Exports are goods and services manufactured or provided by businesses in one country and sold or traded in another.
Last Update
June 2025
Frequency
Monthly
Frequency:
Monthly
Foreign Direct Investments
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Net flow
points
%
Definition
FDI in Saudi Arabia is the process by which non-Saudi investors establish or acquire business operations in the Kingdom, either by setting up new enterprises, acquiring stakes in existing companies, or forming joint ventures with local entities. These investments are aimed at long-term participation and management involvement in the Saudi market.
Last Update
Q1 2025
Frequency
Quarterly
Frequency:
Quarterly
Notes: MoM: Month over Month, QoQ: Quarter over Quarter, YOY: Year over Year.
Source: GSTAT, SAMA
