Indicator Definition:
Foreign direct investment refers to direct investment equity flows in the reporting economy. It is the sum of equity capital, reinvestment of earnings, and other capital. Direct investment is a category of cross-border investment associated with a resident in one economy having control or a significant degree of influence on the management of an enterprise that is resident in another economy. Ownership of 10 percent or more of the ordinary shares of voting stock is the criterion for determining the existence of a direct investment relationship. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
The indicator "Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$)" stands at 32.63 Billion Saudi Riyals as of 12/31/2025, the highest value at least since 12/31/1971, the period currently displayed.
Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 11.29 Billion Saudi Riyals compared to the value the year prior.
The 1 year change is 11.29 Billion Saudi Riyals.
The 3 year change is 5.92 Billion Saudi Riyals.
The 5 year change is 31.01 Billion Saudi Riyals.
The 10 year change is 28.66 Billion Saudi Riyals.
| Measure | Realization |
| Indicator Name: | Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$) |
| Indicator Source: | International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments database, supplemented by data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and official national sources. | macro-rankings.com |
| Indicator Description: | Foreign direct investment refers to direct investment equity flows in the reporting economy. It is the sum of equity capital, reinvestment of earnings, and other capital. Direct investment is a category of cross-border investment associated with a resident in one economy having control or a significant degree of influence on the management of an enterprise that is resident in another economy. Ownership of 10 percent or more of the ordinary shares of voting stock is the criterion for determining the existence of a direct investment relationship. Data are in current U.S. dollars. |
| Observations Date: | 12/31/1970 |