UNCTAD Report: Saudi Arabia Ranks 13th Globally for FDI, Leads West Asia Growth

Saudi Arabia advanced to 13th place globally among the largest economies receiving foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, up from 17th in 2024, according to the World Investment Report issued by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
 Net FDI flows into the Kingdom reached $32.6 billion in 2025, compared to $21.3 billion in 2024, representing growth of approximately 53%, while the Kingdom's total inward FDI stock rose to $293.3 billion.
 The report affirmed Saudi Arabia's development trajectory over the past five years and the achievement of the National Investment Strategy's targets, aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of the Saudi investment environment through a package of initiatives to facilitate market entry for investors.