SAR 100 billion is the economic contribution of Saudi Arabia’s non-profit sector for the first time in its history, representing 3.3% of the Kingdom’s GDP.
According to SPA, the Prospects for the Non-Profit Sector 2025 report by the King Khalid Foundation details these figures. Awqaf accounted for SAR 48 billion per the General Authority for Awqaf, and non-profit organizations contributed SAR 47 billion in spending based on GASTAT data.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development reported that volunteering added an estimated SAR 5 billion in economic value, while cooperative societies contributed SAR 2 billion. This growth puts the sector on track to reach the Vision 2030 target of 5% of GDP two years early.
Revenue generation was led by education and research organizations with over SAR 19 billion, while health organizations recorded the highest spending at SAR 15 billion. This was driven by the conversion of government assets in health and education into non-profit entities. Employment rates were highest in organizations focused on social services, entertainment, and culture.
Government support and digital donation platforms raised over SAR 15 billion in 2024. On the Ehsan platform, small donors contributed SAR 1, SAR 10, and SAR 100, while philanthropists donating SAR 100,000 or more made up 26% of total contributions. In 2024, 47% of Saudi citizens made donations and 23% participated in volunteer work.
What are the primary economic contributors to the non-profit sector? The primary contributors include Awqaf, which accounted for SAR 48 billion, and non-profit organizations that contributed SAR 47 billion in spending. Additionally, volunteering added an estimated SAR 5 billion in economic value, and cooperative societies contributed SAR 2 billion to the overall economic contribution.
Which organizations led in revenue and spending within the sector? Education and research organizations led in revenue generation, surpassing SAR 19 billion. Health organizations recorded the highest spending at SAR 15 billion, a result of converting government assets in the health and education sectors into non-profit entities.
How did funding and donations perform in 2024? Digital donation platforms and government support raised over SAR 15 billion in 2024. On the Ehsan platform, major philanthropists donating SAR 100,000 or more accounted for 26% of total contributions, while small donors contributed amounts of SAR 1, SAR 10, and SAR 100.
What are the community participation rates in the non-profit sector? Community engagement remained strong in 2024, with 47% of Saudi citizens making donations. Furthermore, 23% of Saudi citizens participated in volunteer work during the same period.
What is the progress toward the Vision 2030 target for the non-profit sector? The non-profit sector currently accounts for 3.3% of the GDP, having surpassed SAR 100 billion in economic contribution. This growth indicates the sector is on track to achieve the Vision 2030 target of 5% of GDP two years ahead of schedule.