Saudi Arabia Industry Value Added
Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP NV.IND.TOTL.ZS
Saudi Arabia's industry value added was 50.46% in 2025, ranked 9th globally. This represents a 12.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1968–2025.
Overview
Saudi Arabia's industry value added stood at 50.46% in 2025, a rise of +5.52% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 50.46% by 2025. Saudi Arabia ranked 9th globally.
Saudi Arabia's Industry Value Added has fluctuated significantly over the past 58 years, with the country's performance positioned at number nine globally as of 2025, at 50.46. The all-time peak of 83.08 was reached in 1974, whereas the lowest point of 37.12 occurred in 1986. This considerable variation is reflective of the country's reliance on oil exports, which have historically dominated the economy. When comparing Saudi Arabia's industrial growth to that of its peers, Gabon's higher Industry Value Added of 58.80 in 2025 stands out, indicating Saudi Arabia's need to diversify its economy to achieve parity with nations like Gabon. The trajectory of Saudi Arabia's Industry Value Added may shift if the country successfully executes its plans to invest in non-oil sectors, such as renewable energy and manufacturing, which could potentially boost the country's industrial growth and propel it further up the global rankings.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 53.44% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 51.95% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 50.46% | - | - |
| 2025 | 50.46% | +5.52% | #9 |
| 2024 | 44.93% | −2.67% | #164 |
| 2023 | 47.61% | −5.52% | #184 |
| 2022 | 53.12% | +7.17% | #186 |
| 2021 | 45.96% | +7.66% | #188 |
| 2020 | 38.30% | −7.42% | #186 |
| 2019 | 45.72% | −3.29% | #191 |
| 2018 | 49.01% | +4.12% | #192 |
| 2017 | 44.89% | +2.36% | #192 |
| 2016 | 42.53% | −2.07% | #193 |
| 2015 | 44.60% | −11.56% | #193 |
| 2014 | 56.17% | −2.80% | #196 |
| 2013 | 58.97% | −2.97% | #195 |
| 2012 | 61.94% | −1.14% | #193 |
| 2011 | 63.08% | +5.05% | #192 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Saudi Arabia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw industry value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Saudi Arabia's industry value added was 50.46% in 2025. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 12.3% increase from the previous year.
Saudi Arabia's industry value added peaked at 83.08% in 1974.
The lowest industry value added in Saudi Arabia was 37.12% in 1986.
Saudi Arabia ranks 9th globally in industry value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.IND.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Saudi Arabia's industry value added is projected to reach 50.46% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry value added of Saudi Arabia in 2025 was 50.46%. This ranks 9th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_saudi-arabia_industry-value-added,
title = {Saudi Arabia Industry Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/industry-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}