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General Authority for Statistics: 2025 GDP and economic activities

National observed growth and GDP-composition evidence. This profile records the source as an evidence route for Saudi Arabia · Country intelligence, not as proof of accessible demand.

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National observed growth and GDP-composition evidence. This profile records the source as an evidence route for Saudi Arabia · Country intelligence, not as proof of accessible demand.

National observed growth and GDP-composition evidence.

Real GDP growth: 4.5%. Reference period: 2025. Status in the Horizon dossier: Observed.

Non-oil real GDP growth: 4.9%. Reference period: 2025. Status in the Horizon dossier: Observed.

Oil activities growth: 5.7%. Reference period: 2025. Status in the Horizon dossier: Observed.

Nominal GDP: SAR 4.789tn. Reference period: 2025 current prices. Status in the Horizon dossier: Observed.

Manufacturing ex-refining share: 11.1%. Reference period: 2025 GDP composition. Status in the Horizon dossier: Observed.

Construction share: 8.0%. Reference period: 2025 GDP composition. Status in the Horizon dossier: Observed.

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  • This source supports part of the evidence base for “Saudi Arabia current market status: economy, demand and execution”. Read it alongside the full Horizon synthesis, methodology and limitations.
  • This source supports part of the evidence base for “Saudi Arabia: market structure, access and operating dossier”. Read it alongside the full Horizon synthesis, methodology and limitations.
  • This source supports part of the evidence base for “Energy & Cleantech in Saudi Arabia: independent market-entry study”. Read it alongside the full Horizon synthesis, methodology and limitations.
  • This source supports part of the evidence base for “Digital, AI & Cybersecurity in Saudi Arabia: independent market-entry study”. Read it alongside the full Horizon synthesis, methodology and limitations.
  • This source supports part of the evidence base for “Construction & Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia: independent market-entry study”. Read it alongside the full Horizon synthesis, methodology and limitations.
  • This source supports part of the evidence base for “Healthcare & Life Sciences in Saudi Arabia: independent market-entry study”. Read it alongside the full Horizon synthesis, methodology and limitations.
  • This source supports part of the evidence base for “Food, Agritech & Water in Saudi Arabia: demand, access and execution dossier”. Read it alongside the full Horizon synthesis, methodology and limitations.
  • This source supports part of the evidence base for “Advanced Manufacturing in Saudi Arabia: independent market-entry study”. Read it alongside the full Horizon synthesis, methodology and limitations.
  • This source supports part of the evidence base for “Logistics & Supply Chain in Saudi Arabia: demand, access and execution dossier”. Read it alongside the full Horizon synthesis, methodology and limitations.
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  • This source supports part of the evidence base for “Mining & Materials in Saudi Arabia: demand, access and execution dossier”. Read it alongside the full Horizon synthesis, methodology and limitations.
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  • This source supports part of the evidence base for “Education & Executive Learning in Saudi Arabia: demand, access and execution dossier”. Read it alongside the full Horizon synthesis, methodology and limitations.
  • This source supports part of the evidence base for “Fashion, Luxury & Creative Industries in Saudi Arabia: demand, access and execution dossier”. Read it alongside the full Horizon synthesis, methodology and limitations.
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