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The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) released the results of the Livestock Statistics 2025, which showed an 8.2% increase in table egg production from layer chicken projects compared to 2024, exceeding 9 billion eggs. Riyadh Region ranked first in production, with 3.5 billion eggs, followed by Makkah Region with 1.7 billion eggs, and the Eastern Region with 1.1 billion eggs.
Broiler chicken production also increased by 4.8% compared to 2024, reaching 1.3 million tons. Riyadh Region ranked first among the administrative regions, with production exceeding 377 thousand tons, followed by Hail Region with 309 thousand tons, and Qassim Region with approximately 210 thousand tons.
Regarding raw milk production from specialized cattle projects, production increased by 1.6% compared to 2024, reaching approximately 2.8 billion liters. Riyadh Region ranked first among the administrative regions in raw milk production, with 1.6 billion liters, followed by the Eastern Region with 1.1 billion liters. Meanwhile, the number of milking cows in specialized projects reached approximately 237 thousand heads.
At the livestock population level, the 2025 data showed that the number of sheep exceeded 22 million heads, with females accounting for 81.6% of the total and sheep aged one year and above accounting for 63.4%. The number of goats reached approximately 7.3 million heads, while the number of camels reached approximately 2.2 million heads.
As for the financing of livestock projects, the value of loans granted to these projects amounted to approximately SAR 2.6 billion in 2025. Sheep and goat farming projects accounted for the largest share, representing 45.1% of the total loan value, followed by broiler chicken and squab projects, which accounted for 22.8%.
It is noteworthy that the Livestock Statistics Publication 2025 provides data on livestock, birds, and poultry numbers in traditional and specialized holdings; organic livestock; exports and imports of animal products; and loans granted to livestock projects across Saudi Arabia’s administrative regions. The publication is based on the results of the Agricultural Survey 2025, in addition to administrative records data from the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture and the Agricultural Development Fund.
 

The President of the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), Fahad Aldossari, participated in the 15th Meeting of the GCC Permanent Committee for Statistical Work, held virtually on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The meeting was organized by the GCC Statistical Center, with the participation of the heads of statistical agencies of GCC member states with the aim of strengthening cooperation and coordination and advance joint statistical efforts across the GCC in support of the region’s development.
The meeting discussed several topics on its agenda, most notably a governance framework for enhancing the exchange and transfer of statistical knowledge and expertise among GCC member states. The initiative aims to document national experiences, facilitate knowledge sharing, and strengthen statistical capabilities. Discussions also covered the methodological framework for measuring the total contribution of tourism to the economy, a draft Memorandum of Understanding between the GCC Statistical Center and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and guidelines for providing international organizations with access to microdata, in a manner that promotes statistical cooperation while safeguarding data confidentiality.
The 15th Meeting of the GCC Permanent Committee for Statistical Work forms part of ongoing efforts to advance joint GCC statistical work, enhance the efficiency of statistical ecosystems, and strengthen their capacity to keep pace with future development trends.
 

The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) released the Road Transport Statistics 2025 publication, which showed that the total number of arriving and departing passengers through land ports exceeded 70.7 million, representing an increase of 7.2% compared to 2024. The number of arriving passengers exceeded 37.0 million, while the number of departing passengers reached approximately 33.7 million, accounting for 47.7% of total passenger traffic. King Fahd Causeway Port accounted for 49.1% of total passenger traffic, followed by Al-Khafji Port at 12.2%. January recorded the highest passenger traffic during the year, with over 7.4 million passengers, while March recorded the lowest passenger traffic, at approximately 4.6 million passengers.
Regarding road freight, the total quantity of freight exported and imported through land ports exceeded 26.8 million tons, representing an increase of 4.4% compared to 2024. The quantity of exports increased by 6.3%, reaching 14.3 million tons, while the quantity of imports increased by 2.4%, reaching 12.5 million tons. Al-Batha Port ranked first in freight exports, accounting for 27.9% of total exports, and in freight imports, accounting for 31.9% of total imports, followed by Al-Hadithah Port in freight exports at 23.2% and Riyadh Dry Port in freight imports at 26.0%.
The results showed that the number of registered and roadworthy vehicles exceeded 16.7 million by the end of 2025, representing an increase of 5.3% compared to the end of 2024. Private vehicles accounted for 71.2% of the total, followed by private transportation vehicles at 20.0% and public transportation vehicles at 4.4%. The number of newly registered vehicles during the year reached approximately 1.1 million, representing an increase of 3.6%.
Regarding driving licenses, the total number of valid driving licenses by the end of 2025 exceeded 11.3 million, with private licenses accounting for 87.2% of the total. Saudis accounted for 51.0% of valid driving license holders, compared to 49.0% for non-Saudis. The number of newly issued driving licenses during the year reached approximately 1.2 million, representing a decrease of 8.1% compared to 2024.
It is noteworthy that Road Transport Statistics is an annual publication that provides indicators on passenger traffic, freight traffic, road infrastructure, and road traffic. It is based on administrative records from a number of government and private entities, as well as statistical models, and serves as a reference for studies, research, and local, regional, and international comparisons.
 

The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) released the Structural Business Statistics 2025 results, which showed that the business sector's operating revenues increased by 2.3% compared to the previous year, reaching SAR 5,628 billion.
Results also showed that compensation of employees increased by 6.0%, reaching SAR 624.1 billion. Of this total, SAR 528.9 billion was allocated to salaries and wages, accounting for 84.8% of total compensation, while SAR 95.1 billion was allocated to benefits and allowances, representing 15.2%. Total gross fixed capital formation reached SAR 992 billion, recording a growth of 0.4%, while the gross operating surplus amounted to SAR 2,542 billion, decreasing by 0.1%.
It is worth noting that Structural Business Statistics provide detailed indicators on the structure of economic activities in the Kingdom, covering operating revenues and expenditures, as well as compensation of employees. The data are classified according to the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC4).