Non-Oil GDP Share: 76% ▲ -7.7pp vs 2020 | Saudi Unemployment: 3.5% ▲ -0.5pp vs 2023 | PIF AUM: $941.3B ▲ +$345B vs 2022 | Inbound FDI: $21.3B ▼ -6.4% vs 2023 | Female Participation: 33% ▲ -1.1pp vs 2023 | Credit Rating: Aa3/A+ ▲ Moody's / Fitch | GDP Growth: 2.0% ▲ +1.5pp vs 2023 | Umrah Pilgrims: 16.92M ▲ vs 11.3M target | Non-Oil GDP Share: 76% ▲ -7.7pp vs 2020 | Saudi Unemployment: 3.5% ▲ -0.5pp vs 2023 | PIF AUM: $941.3B ▲ +$345B vs 2022 | Inbound FDI: $21.3B ▼ -6.4% vs 2023 | Female Participation: 33% ▲ -1.1pp vs 2023 | Credit Rating: Aa3/A+ ▲ Moody's / Fitch | GDP Growth: 2.0% ▲ +1.5pp vs 2023 | Umrah Pilgrims: 16.92M ▲ vs 11.3M target |

Unemployment

Employment and Labour Market

Saudi Arabia's labour market transformation under Vision 2030, including the reduction of unemployment to 7%, the surge in female workforce participation to 36%, and the integration of 2.4 million Saudis into the private sector.

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Unemployment Rate — Progress Tracker

Saudi Arabia achieved its Vision 2030 unemployment target of 7% with the rate reaching 7.0% in 2024, down from 11.6% baseline.

Feb 22, 2026

Unemployment Rate in Saudi Arabia

Analysis of Saudi Arabia's unemployment rate at approximately 7% for Saudi nationals, covering Saudization policies, youth employment, and Vision 2030 targets.

Feb 22, 2026

Unemployment Rates Across the GCC: Labour Market Benchmark

Comparative analysis of unemployment rates across GCC states covering workforce participation and youth employment.

Feb 22, 2026