RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Business Confidence Index rose 2.2 percent to 62 points in December, signaling sustained optimism across non-oil sectors, official data showed.
Figures released by the General Authority for Statistics showed the index remained well above the neutral 50-point threshold, indicating continued expansion in business sentiment.
The development underscores progress under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 economic diversification agenda, as the Kingdom seeks to position itself as a regional business hub by the end of the decade.
In its latest report, GASTAT stated: “The index continues to reflect prevailing optimism in the business sector, driven by establishments’ confidence in economic stability and sustained growth across various sectors.”
It added: “During December 2025, the Business Confidence Index for the industry sector recorded an optimistic level of 62.2 points, representing an increase of 2.7 percent compared to the previous month, November, when it stood at 60.6 points.”
