RIYADH: Saudi Arabia maintained its position as the world’s largest producer of desalinated water, with daily production capacity exceeding 16 million cubic meters by the end of 2025, representing a 247.8 percent increase compared to 2016, official data showed.
According to the National Transformation Program’s 2025 annual report, the Kingdom has successfully transformed water challenges into opportunities for innovation, technological progress and long-term sustainability through the efforts of the Saudi Water Authority and the NTP.
Saudi Arabia’s desalinated water production capacity increased from 4.6 million cubic meters per day in 2016 to 5.9 million cubic meters per day in 2020, before reaching 16 million cubic meters by the end of 2025.
This milestone underscores the nation’s position at the forefront of global desalination efforts, serving as an international model for advancing Sustainable Development Goal on clean water and sanitation.
“The Kingdom has gained international recognition as a global model for advancing Sustainable Development Goal 6, which focuses on ensuring clean water and sanitation for all. This distinction reflects the nation’s commitment to best practices and rapid progress in this critical area,” said the report.
