RIYADH: Saudi Arabia retained its 30th position in the 2025 Global Financial Inclusion Index, with strong gains in digital finance and fintech ecosystems, a new analysis showed.
According to a report by Principal Financial Group and the Center for Economics and Business Research, while the Kingdom’s overall ranking remained unchanged, its score rose by 0.9 points — marking a cumulative improvement of 9.3 points since the index was launched in 2022.
The latest edition assessed 42 markets based on three pillars: government support, financial system support, and employer support.
Saudi Arabia recorded the world’s second-largest annual improvement in the financial system support pillar, climbing four spots to 35th with a 1.8-point score increase.
The report attributed the gains to regulatory reforms, a fast-expanding fintech base, and investment in financial infrastructure.
