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تنفيذًا لقرار مجلس الوزراء رقم (11) وتاريخ 13 / 01 / 1437 هـ القاضي بالموافقة على تنظيم الهيئة العامة للإحصاء، وأنها هي الجهة المعنية بالإحصاء، والمرجع الرسمي الوحيد لتنفيذ العمل الإحصائي تعلن الهيئة عن البدء بتنفيذ أعمالها الإحصائية ومسوحها الميدانية والهاتفية والذاتية في المجالات الاقتصادية والاجتماعية والبيئية والمكانية خلال الفترة الحالية لجمع البيانات الدقيقة لإحصاءاتها في عام 2026م، وذلك في كافة مناطق المملكة، بما يشمل المدن والمحافظات التابعة لها.
وتستهدف هذه المسوح الأفراد والأسر، إضافةً إلى المنشآت في القطاعات المختلفة (العام والخاص وغير الربحي)، وذلك بهدف جمع بيانات دقيقة وشاملة تُسهم في دعم صناعة القرار ووضع السياسات التنموية المبنية على أسسٍ علمية. وتستخدم الهيئة في تنفيذ هذه الأعمال أحدث أساليب جمع البيانات والممارسات الإحصائية العالمية المعتمدة، بما يضمن جودة المخرجات الإحصائية ودقتها.
يشار إلى أن الهيئة العامة للإحصاء تقوم بتوفير المعلومات والبيانات الإحصائية المطلوبة انطلاقًا من دورها الوطني الفاعل والمهم، الذي يسهم في متابعة مؤشرات الأداء في مستهدفات رؤية السعودية 2030، وقياس التقدم المحرز نحو تحقيق أهداف التنمية المستدامة.
وتدعو الهيئة العامة للإحصاء جميع المستهدفين في هذه المسوح من الأفراد والأسر والمنشآت إلى الاستجابة والتعاون في أداء هذا الواجب الوطني؛ وتوفير البيانات المُحدَّثة، مشددة على أن جميع البيانات والمعلومات التي تُجمع تُحفظ بسريةٍ تامة وفقًا للأنظمة الرسمية، وتُستخدم فقط لأغراضٍ إحصائية، وذلك بحسب المبادئ والمعايير المنظمة للعمل الإحصائي، كما أتاحت الهيئة إمكانية التواصل والاستفسار من خلال الرقم الموحد (199009).
 

The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) released the results of the Labor Market Statistics for Q3 of 2025, which showed a year-on-year decline in the unemployment rate and a notable improvement in females’ participation in economic activity indicators. The survey results indicated that the unemployment rate among Saudis reached 7.5% in Q3 of 2025, down by 0.3 percentage points compared to Q3 of 2024.
The publication’s results also showed a year-on-year decline in unemployment among Saudi females, reaching 12.1% and down 1.5 percentage points compared to Q3 of 2024. This reflects the effectiveness of programs and initiatives aimed at supporting women’s empowerment and enhancing their employment opportunities.
The results also indicated an increase in the Saudi males’ economic participation rate, reaching 64.3% an increase of 0.3 percentage points. Meanwhile, the employed Saudi females rate rose by 3 percentage points over the past five years to reach 29.7% reflecting positive shifts in the structure of the Saudi labor market.
The total labor force participation rate reached 66.9% reflecting a quarterly decline of 0.2 percentage points, while marking a year-on-year increase of 0.3 percentage points. Meanwhile, the employment-to-working-age population ratio stood at 64.6% marking a decrease of 0.4 percentage points compared to Q2 of 2025, while recording a year-on-year rise of 0.5 percentage points compared to Q3 of 2024.
GASTAT emphasized that these indicators reflect the ongoing national efforts to develop the Saudi labor market and provide opportunities for social engagement in building a thriving economy while achieving balance and sustainability in the labor market. This aligns with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and its related programs focused on human capital development and fostering economic growth.
 

President of the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), Fahad Aldossari, met today with Chairman of Najran Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Bader Hamod Almojel, to discuss potential cooperation between the two parties in exchange of statistical data and information. The meeting took place during a visit by a GASTAT delegation to the region.
The discussion focused on the importance of collaboration in their respective fields, leveraging accurate statistical indicators to support development plans, and improving the efficiency of commercial and industrial projects in the region, in line with the goals of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
This meeting reflects GASTAT’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its strategic partnerships with entities and institutions across all sectors, utilizing its statistical outputs to support national initiatives and objectives and advance development across various regions of Saudi Arabia.
 

The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) and Najran University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening institutional collaboration and integrating efforts in statistics, research, and statistical studies. The MoU was signed during a visit by a GASTAT delegation to Najran Region, where the delegation also met with H.R.H. the Governor of Najran Region and several officials from relevant entities.
The MoU was signed by GASTAT President, Fahad Aldossari, and Najran University President ‏Prof. Abdulrahman Alkhedhairi‏. It seeks to enhance cooperation between the two parties through the exchange of expertise and knowledge transfer, the establishment of a general framework for joint activities and tasks, and the development of institutional capabilities, in support of shared goals and interests.
The cooperation covers the exchange of technical and knowledge-based expertise in areas of mutual interest, joint research, studies, and publications, and enabling staff from both sides to participate in professional development programs, seminars, scientific conferences, and workshops. It also includes support for innovation, the development of joint initiatives, and the application of best practices in research and statistical studies. In addition, the MoU provides cooperative training opportunities for Najran University graduates in line with GASTAT policies, as well as collaboration in raising awareness of statistical work and data analysis.
This MoU reflects GASTAT’s ongoing efforts to expand its partnerships with public and private sector entities, contributing to the advancement of statistical work and the achievement of national objectives.