Saudi Arabia Ranks 14th Globally in Management System Certifications

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved a notable advancement in the total number of management system certifications, reaching 14th place globally in 2025, a climb of seven positions from its 21st-place ranking in 2024, according to the latest statistics released by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF CertSearch).
 The data indicates that the total number of management system certifications issued in the Kingdom rose to 29,913 in 2025, up from 20,489 in 2024, an increase of 9,424 certifications, representing a growth rate of 46% among the more than 190 countries covered by the survey.
 The statistics cover 16 management system areas, including quality management, environmental management, occupational health and safety, information security, food safety, medical device quality, energy management, and business continuity.
 The Saudi Accreditation Center is the national authority for accrediting certification bodies, is recognized internationally by the International Accreditation Forum, and has accredited over 115 certification bodies.