Operating revenues across the Saudi business sector reached approximately SAR 5.628 trillion in 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 2.3% and underscoring the steady expansion of economic activity across the Kingdom.
The figures show that employee compensation climbed to around SAR 624.1 billion, a rise of 6% compared with the previous year. The faster growth in wages relative to overall revenues points to continued hiring and improved pay across businesses operating in the country.
Manufacturing led all activities, accounting for 30.5% of total operating revenues — the largest single share. This reflects the sector's central role in the national economy and its contribution to industrial output and employment.
Why it matters
For residents and expats working in the Kingdom, the growth in business revenues and the stronger rise in employee compensation signal a healthy labour market with expanding opportunities. The dominance of manufacturing also aligns with wider efforts to diversify the economy and strengthen local industry, in line with رؤية السعودية 2030.
Overall, the data paints a picture of a resilient business environment in which both company earnings and worker pay continued to grow, supporting consumer spending and long-term economic stability across the Kingdom.
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