Agriculture Sector Contribution to GDP in Saudi Arabia (1990-2022)

Saudi Arabia’s agriculture sector contributed around 5-6% to GDP in the early 1990s, decreasing to 2.4% by 2022. This decline aligns with Saudi Arabia’s strategic focus on oil and industrial diversification under Vision 2030, which emphasizes high-value sectors over primary industries. The sharp drop to 3.2% in 2005 illustrates the growing importance of oil, construction, and services in the national economy.

In recent years, the slight increase to 3.0% in 2020 reflects renewed interest in food security and local production, influenced by COVID-19 supply chain disruptions. Despite a small GDP share, agriculture remains essential for self-sufficiency goals and rural employment.