_1777294237270_124456903.png&w=48&q=75){kind=small}
Tourist arrivals in the kingdom to rise by 67% by 2025
An OECD report revealed that Saudi Arabia's tourism sector experienced rapid growth between 2019 and 2025. During this period, the number of international tourists increased from 17.5 million to 29.3 million, an increase of approximately 11.7 million tourists, achieving the highest growth rate among OECD countries and surpassing pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels. Additionally, foreign tourist spending rose to 176.6 billion riyals in 2025, a 5% increase compared to the previous year. The number of domestic tourists reached 93.3 million, with expenditure increasing by 10% to reach 127.1 billion riyals. Data indicates that tourism currently contributes 5.2% to the GDP and provides over one million jobs, with women representing 47% of the workforce. This reflects the sector's development and its role in supporting the national economy and empowering talent.
Notice: This Is an AI-Generated Summary
Comments (0)