Saudi Arabia recorded foreign tourist spending of 159.86 billion riyals ($42.63 billion) in 2025, marking the highest annual level ever, according to official data released by the Saudi Central Bank.
The figures show a 4.07 percent increase compared to 2024, when spending stood at 153.61 billion riyals ($40.96 billion), reflecting an annual rise of 6.25 billion riyals ($1.67 billion).
Growth was particularly notable in the final quarter of the year, with foreign tourist spending rising by 9.77 percent…
