Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector recorded approximately 122 million domestic and international tourists in 2025, up 5% from 2024, according to preliminary estimates released by the Ministry of Tourism.
Tourism spending reached around SAR 300 billion in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 6%. This reflects the sector’s growing contribution to gross domestic product and its role in stimulating travel, hospitality and entertainment activities, according to a post on the ministry’s X account.
The results form part of an upward trajectory towards the target of 150 million tourists annually by 2030. The National Tourism Strategy focuses on diversifying tourism products, expanding the destination network and increasing infrastructure capacity.
The ministry explained that these are preliminary figures for 2025 covering domestic and inbound tourism. Final results will be announced later in official reports.
To view the Saudi Ministry of Tourism’s post on X, click here.
