Saudi Arabia Ranks 13th Globally in FDI Attraction in 2025

Saudi Arabia ranked 13th among the world's top 20 host economies for foreign direct investment in 2025, according to the World Investment Report published by UNCTAD. The ranking places the kingdom ahead of several developed markets and confirms its position as the leading FDI destination in the Middle East, the report said.

The annual report tracks cross-border capital flows into recipient economies. Saudi Arabia's FDI inflows have risen in recent years as the government pushes to diversify the economy beyond oil under the Vision 2030 program. The 13th-place ranking in 2025 follows a period of regulatory reforms aimed at easing foreign ownership limits and streamlining business setup processes.

UNCTAD compiles the FDI rankings based on inflows reported by national authorities. The full report, including country-by-country breakdowns, is published each June.