Saudi Arabia's unemployment rate (including Saudis and non-Saudis) fell to 2.8 per cent in Q1 2025, with Saudi nationals' unemployment hitting a record low of 6.3 per cent. The overall labour force participation rate reached 68.2 per cent and 51.3 per cent for Saudis. Female participation increased to 36.3 per cent, with unemployment dropping to 10.5 per cent. Among youth, female participation rose to 18.4 per cent, while male youth unemployment declined to 11.6 per cent. These improvements reflect ongoing labour market reforms and job creation efforts. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English Subediting: M. S. Salama
