The World Investment Report published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) stated that the Kingdom advanced to 13th place globally among the largest economies receiving foreign direct investment in 2025, compared to 17th place in 2024.

According to the report, net inflows of foreign direct investment to the Kingdom reached $32.6 billion in 2025, compared to $21.3 billion in 2024, recording growth of approximately 53%, while the stock of foreign direct investment within the Kingdom rose to $293.3 billion.

This performance reflects rising confidence and the growing attractiveness of strategic sectors aligned with the targets of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, including energy, infrastructure, technology, advanced industries, and logistics services.

The performance represents a vote of confidence from the international business community in the Saudi investment environment, unprecedented legislative facilitation, and the empowerment of strategic investors to achieve their economic goals through sectoral integration and alignment between major government opportunities and local and foreign capital.

The World Investment Report issued by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development affirmed the development story that the Kingdom has witnessed over the past five years and the achievement of the targets of the National Investment Strategy, which was designed to enhance the competitiveness of the Saudi investment environment through a package of initiatives to enable investors to enter the market with eased steps.

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