Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Saudi Expat Remittances Rise in 2025: Monthly Data and Yearly Comparison
Expatriates in Saudi Arabia sent 2% more money abroad in October 2025 compared to October 2024. The total amount they sent reached SR13.7 billion.
According to data from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), foreign remittances in October 2025 were about SR314 million higher than in September 2025.
SAMA also reported that money sent by Saudis living abroad went up by 4% in October 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, reaching SR6.6 billion. Trending: Saudi Arabia and Qatar announces High speed electric train between the two countries
| Month | 2024 (SAR bln) | 2025 (SAR bln) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.41 | 13.74 | +32% |
| February | 9.33 | 12.78 | +37% |
| March | 11.95 | 15.49 | +30% |
| April | 11.35 | 12.61 | +11% |
| May | 12.60 | 15.20 | +21% |
| June | 12.07 | 13.83 | +15% |
| July | 12.91 | 14.91 | +15% |
| August | 11.86 | 13.29 | +12% |
| September | 12.23 | 13.35 | +9% |
| October | 13.43 | 13.67 | +2% |
| November | 12.03 | -- | -- |
| December | 14.02 | -- | -- |
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| Saudi Expat Remittances Rise in 2025 Monthly Data and Yearly Comparison |
