Survey Awareness

An economic indicator that presents the average level and the annual and monthly rates of change in the prices of a defined basket of goods and services representing the main consumer products for households, as well as selected construction materials in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, over a specified period compared with the preceding period. Results are published on a monthly basis.

The Business Confidence Index is considered one of the most important leading and forward-looking economic indicators. It provides a set of benchmark indicators that reflect the level of optimism among business establishments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding their current conditions and future performance expectations. This is based on establishments’ assessments of inputs and outputs, employment, business development, and expansion.

A statistical survey conducted by GASTAT since 2016. It collects and provides data on internal Umrah performers and visitors to Madinah This is done by completing an electronic questionnaire containing several questions, in communication with a representative sample of households in various administrative regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.".

Measuring the change in construction cost prices over two time periods for a basket of building materials and construction services

An economic indicator that reflects the relative changes in domestic product prices based on data from the producer price survey. which is carried out on a sample of industrial establishments that operate in the targeted industrial activities represented in the activity: Mining and quarrying - manufacturing - electricity and gas supply - water supply - sanitation activities - and waste management and treatment.

A statistical index that monitors the movements of goods prices at the initial (wholesale) stage in the Kingdom’s markets by calculating the Wholesale Price Index. It measures the monthly and annual changes in prices of local and imported goods in primary markets (wholesale markets), and the results are published on a monthly basis.

The survey contributes to the measurement of services provided to household and supports decision-makers in developing the infrastructure of basic services benefiting the household. It is a household survey that collects data on the availability of water and sanitation services, methods of waste disposal, and the most significant pollutants surrounding the household. Additionally, it assesses the household's awareness of environmental hygiene. Given the importance of environmental statistics in the household sector, most countries globally provide official statistics on the environment. These statistics play a crucial role in shaping environmental policies and providing international environmental indicators. Thus, the necessity arose to provide precise and comprehensive statistical data that addresses the needs of decision-makers, data users, and researchers.

Measuring international trade transactions between residents and non-residents to obtain payments and receipts for services and to provide statistical data that feeds the services item of the main accounts in the balance of payments of Saudi Arabia.

The survey targets agricultural holdings and provides up-to-date data on agricultural production (both plant and animal), including information on cultivated areas, production quantities, quantities sold, and their value for each crop group. It also provides data on livestock numbers and production at the level of the Kingdom's administrative regions.

The Non-profit Sector Survey is an annual survey that provides statistics and economic data related to non-profit sector organizations in Saudi Arabia

The survey targets young people aged 5 to 19, focusing on their educational experiences, preferences, outcomes, home environment, engagement, and transition to the labor market. It aims to capture a broad spectrum of educational aspects, from formal education to informal learning and training opportunities. This effort seeks to understand the evolving education landscape in Saudi Arabia and ensure it meets the developmental, social, and academic needs of young learners.

Measuring the extent to which Saudi citizens demonstrate principles and values in their daily lives and dealings, such as honesty, determination, discipline, etc.

The transport and logistics survey provides statistics and technical indicators on freight and passenger transportation, vehicle routing activity, as well as warehousing, depots, and customs clearance operations

An index that measures the extent of changes in the level of optimism or pessimism of consumers toward the economy in the near future, through an economic survey on the opinions, views and conditions of consumers that are concerned with the current conditions in addition to their expectations of the upcoming economic conditions.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is defined as a statistical measure of the price movements of a fixed basket of goods and services that represent consumption expenditure patterns during a specific period of time compared to the reference period.

An investment that reflects a long-term relationship and a permanent interest of economic entities that exist in economiesy other than the Saudi economy. This means that the foreign investor owns 10% or more of the shareholders' equity, which enables the foreign investor to exercise some kind of influence on the decision-making process in a way that serves its interests. Thus, this process is described as foreign direct investment.

The Food Security Survey measures the moderate or severe difficulties faced by the head of the household (family leader) and their family in obtaining food.

The Household Survey is conducted by the General Authority for Statistics, where data is collected through communication with a representative sample of Saudi and non-Saudi residents in all administrative regions of the Kingdom.

The Short-Term Business Statistics product is one of the economic statistical products designed to measure the short-term performance of the various sectors of the economy through monthly indicators that track developments and growth rates for each sector. The product covers all economic activities in establishments operating within the business sector.

It is considered one of the most important economic statistics conducted by GASTAT, as this survey provides statistics on establishments that are engaged in various economic activities along with the structure of the economic sector in Saudi Arabia. These statistics include the number of employees and their compensation, expenses, revenues, and capital formation.