Khaberni - The annual report for Saudi Vision 2030 demonstrated that 93% of performance indicators reached their final targets or exceeded them, affirming that the Kingdom has entered an advanced stage of developmental achievement.
This acceleration across various economic and social tracks serves as evidence of efficient implementation as the vision approaches its final milestone.
Here are the main highlights the report revealed:
A leap in indicators and initiatives
93% of the vision’s indicators have met their annual targets or exceeded them.
309 indicators out of 390 have reached or exceeded their phase targets.
935 initiatives have been completed out of 1290, while 225 initiatives are on the right track.
90% of the vision’s initiatives are either completed or on the right track.
More than 1200 reforms have been implemented, supporting the updating of systems and regulations.
Global advancement and escalating competitiveness
The Kingdom advanced 32 ranks in the e-participation index since 2016, reaching the 7th position globally.
Eight Saudi sites entered the UNESCO World Heritage list.
The number of volunteers multiplied more than 75 times, reaching 1.7 million volunteers.
A vibrant society.. numbers speak
59.1% of adults engage in physical activity weekly (150 minutes).
The average life expectancy reached 79.7 years, nearing the 2030 target.
More than 18 million pilgrims from abroad, exceeding the target.
Saudi family home ownership rose to 66.24%.
Healthcare coverage reached 97.5% of population clusters.
Traffic accident fatalities decreased by more than 60%.
An accelerating economy.. new record numbers
The Saudi economy grew by 4.5% in 2025 (the highest in 3 years).
Non-oil activities contribute more than 55% of the GDP.
Non-oil GDP growth at 4.9%.
Gross domestic product nearly reaching 4.9 trillion riyals.
Rise in non-oil exports reaching 622 billion riyals.
Foreign investment doubled to 133 billion riyals compared to 28 billion in 2017.
Investment Fund.. growth engine
The fund’s assets increased to 3.41 trillion riyals.
Provided more than one million jobs since 2018.
60% local content in the fund’s projects.
Labor market and women’s empowerment
Women’s participation in the labor market reaches 35%.
48% of commercial registrations are owned by women.
Growth of small business loans to 11.3% of total loans.
Growth in the number of small businesses to 1.7 million establishments.
Enabled society.. health, education, and entrepreneurship
43.9% of women in high and middle managerial positions.
22 Saudi universities in the QS global ranking.
25 international awards in sciences and engineering.
70% of cancer cases detected early.
A 40% reduction in chronic disease fatalities.
16 healthy cities listed in the World Health Organization’s network.
A global tourist destination
The number of tourists increased to 123 million.
Tourist spending registered a record of 304 billion riyals.
More than 923 locations for exhibitions and conferences.
Attracted 17 million visitors for the Riyadh season.
More Saudi sites included in the UNESCO list totaling 18 locations.
Sustainability and environment.. qualitative transformations
Water production doubled to 16.1 million m³ daily.
Increase in water storage capacity to 30 million m³ daily.
Planted more than 151 million trees.
Rise in renewable energy to 46 gigawatts in a few years.
Reintroduction of more than 10,000 fungal species into their natural habitats.
A vision nearing completion
The current results embody Saudi Arabia's transition from the policy-drafting stage to entering an era of reaping the benefits, where the targets of a vibrant society, a thriving economy, and an ambitious nation merge to form a unified urban and developmental scene. This deep structural transformation is propelling Saudi Arabia towards 2030 with confident strides and a vision becoming a tangible reality.
