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Economic Indices

Summary

1. Consumer Price Index – May 2025

The annual inflation rate in Saudi Arabia reached 2.2% in May 2025 compared to may 2024, mainly driven by an 6.8% increase in housing, Water, electricity,gas and fuel. Prices for food (especially meat and poultry) and personal goods(notably jewelry) also contributed. Monthly inflation was stable, with a slight0.1% rise from April 2025, reflecting minimal movement across most categories.

2. Wholesale Price Index (WPI) – May 2025

WPI rose by 2.0% year-on-year, led by higher prices in agriculture,fishery products (up 4.4%), and refined petroleum products (up 8.2%).However, certain categories like metal products and machinery saw price declines. On a monthly basis, WPI was stable, with only minorfluctuations across segments.

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Economic Growth

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Real GDP

Saudi Riyal icon
2.7

 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

Q1 2025

Frequency

Quarterly

Frequency: 

Quarterly

Labor Market

 Insights

Saudi Unemployment

Saudi Riyal icon
6.3

 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

Saudi Riyal icon
51.3

 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

Saudi Riyal icon
82.7

 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 Balance

Saudi Riyal icon
14,170M

 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

April 2025

Frequency

Monthly

Frequency: 

Monthly

Goods imports

Saudi Riyal icon
76,148M

 points

%

Definition

An import is a product or service that is produced in one country and purchased in another.

Last Update

April 2025

Frequency

Monthly

Frequency: 

Monthly

Goods exports

Saudi Riyal icon
90,318M

 points

%

Definition

Exports are goods and services manufactured or provided by businesses in one country and sold or traded in another.

Last Update

April 2025

Frequency

Monthly

Frequency: 

Monthly

Foreign Direct Investments

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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Net flow

Saudi Riyal icon
22,248M

 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

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