Summary

City Profile - Riyadh; Comprehensive overview of the city, PEST analysis and analysis of key industries including technology, tourism and hospitality, construction and retail

Summary

“City Profile - Riyadh” provides historical and forecast data on key city level metrics along with analytical coverage of the latest political, economic, social, technological, infrastructural, legal and environmental issues affecting Riyadh city.
The report contains detailed tourism, retail, construction, technology and public infrastructure data and insight into economic, social, and industry trends.

Riyadh city (Riyadh metropolitan area) is the political and financial hub of Saudi Arabia and a major base for banks and private companies. Riyadh accounted for 20.5% of national GDP in 2025, with real GDP growth rebounding to 4.4% (from a 0.4% decline in 2024) on the back of stronger oil activity and accelerating non-oil sectors aligned with Vision 2030. Nominal GDP reached SAR983.0 billion ($262.1 billion) and GDP per capita was SAR133,322 ($35,553) in 2025. The economy remains industry-led, with industry contributing 49.2% of GVA, followed by services (47.9%) and agriculture (2.9%). Labor conditions improved, with unemployment falling to 2.1% and services accounting for 77.9% of employment.

Scope

- Tourism remains a strategic pillar of Riyadh’s visitor economy, supported by the city’s position as a leading hub for business, shopping, entertainment, and cultural events. After easing in 2024 due to weaker inbound travel, performance in 2025 was driven mainly by domestic demand, with domestic overnight visitors rising to 21.8 million while international overnight visitors fell to 2.3 million; nonetheless, higher per-trip spending helped lift total tourist expenditure to SAR48.9 billion. Looking ahead, the outlook is positive as destination readiness improves through diversified offerings, stronger promotion, and better connectivity, with Expo 2030 expected to significantly boost arrivals.
- The construction sector continues to be a key growth engine, contributing 5.6% of GVA in 2025 and expanding to SAR51.7 billion amid rising permits, improved project execution efficiency, and a robust pipeline of mega-projects and infrastructure upgrades. Long-term momentum remains strong, supported by Vision 2030, renewable energy investment, and major developments such as the Riyadh Metro and King Salman International Airport, positioning construction to grow steadily through 2035.

Reasons to Buy

- Gain a comprehensive knowledge of future economic and demographic trends and understand the performance of various sectors within the city.
- Analyze and understand the business environment in the city to align your investment and expansion strategies.
- The report helps to drive a conclusion in choosing a suitable city to invest or expand according to your business structure.
- Explore new opportunities in the hospitality, tourism, construction, real estate and retail sectors.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
City Snapshot
PEST Analysis
Political
Economic
Social
Technology and Infrastructure
Communications
Internal Transport Networks
Connectivity
Airport
Business Environment Analysis
Travel and Tourism
Tourism Flows
Hotels
Attractions
Events
Construction and Real Estate
Investment
Real Estate Market
Retail
Retail Market
Consumption, Income and Prices
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List of Tables
Table 1: Riyadh city- key facts (estimates), 2025
Table 2: Riyadh city - real GDP and real GDP growth, 2000-35
Table 3: Riyadh city - economic growth comparison (Index 2015=100), 2000-35
Table 4: Riyadh city - GDP per capita comparison, 2000-35 ($)
Table 5: Riyadh city - employment structure, 2000-35 (% of total)
Table 6: Riyadh city- main universities, 2025
Table 7: Riyadh city - population comparison, 2000-35 (million)
Table 8: Riyadh city - population by age, 2000-35 (% of total)
Table 9: Riyadh city - Riyadh King Khalid International Airport, 2021-25
Table 10: Riyadh province - overnight visitors, 2021-25 (’000)
Table 11: Riyadh province - overnight visitors’ expenditure, 2021-25 ($ million)
Table 12: Riyadh province - average expenditure per trip, 2021-25 ($ million)
Table 13: Riyadh province - night stays, 2021-25 (’000)
Table 14: Riyadh province - average length of stay, 2021-25 (days)
Table 15: Riyadh province - average expenditure per night, 2021-25 ($)
Table 16: Riyadh province - Hotel KPIs, 2023-25
Table 17: Riyadh city - UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Table 18: Riyadh city - MICE and other eventsList of Figures
Figure 1: Riyadh city - real GDP and real GDP growth, 2000-35
Figure 2: Riyadh city - economic growth comparison (Index 2015=100), 2000-35
Figure 3: Riyadh city - GDP per capita comparison, 2000-35
Figure 4: Riyadh city - employment structure, 2000-35 (% of total)
Figure 5: Riyadh city - population comparison, 2000-35
Figure 6: Riyadh city - population by age, 2000-35 (% of total)