Saudi Arabia's 2026 Budget: Sector Figures and Expenditure Approval
The Saudi Cabinet, in its session held today, Tuesday, 11 Jumada al-Thani 1447 AH, corresponding to December 2, 2025, in Dammam, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs – may God protect him – approved the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year 1447/1448 AH (2026). This approval comes as a continuation of the economic and financial reforms taking place in the Kingdom under Vision 2030.
Figures and details of Saudi Arabia's 2026 budget expenditures
Official budget data revealed the allocation of funds across vital sectors, with human development and basic services taking center stage. The education sector received 202 billion riyals, reflecting the leadership's ongoing commitment to investing in human capital. Meanwhile, the health and social development sector received the largest share of allocations, at 259 billion riyals, underscoring the priority given to human health and quality of life.
Regarding the sovereign and security sectors, military expenditures reached 240 billion riyals, while expenditures for security and administrative regions amounted to 120 billion riyals. As for supporting the economy and infrastructure, 92 billion riyals were allocated to the economic resources sector, 35 billion riyals to the basic infrastructure and transportation sector, and 72 billion riyals to the municipal services sector. Expenditures for the public administration sector reached 57 billion riyals, and general expenditures totaled 236 billion riyals.
Context of Vision 2030 and Financial Sustainability
The 2026 budget comes at a crucial time, representing an advanced stage in achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The announced figures reflect the Saudi government's commitment to continuing spending on major development projects and Vision 2030 programs, while maintaining fiscal sustainability. Experts indicate that the continued high level of spending on education and health is directly aimed at enhancing the skills and empowerment of Saudi citizens in the labor market, as well as improving the quality of health and social services provided to citizens and residents.
Promoting economic diversification
The allocation of substantial funds for economic resources and essential infrastructure demonstrates the government's commitment to strengthening the infrastructure necessary to support non-oil sectors, such as tourism, industry, and logistics. This aligns with the national strategies launched by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to enhance the Kingdom's position as a global logistics hub and a leading investment destination. Holding the session in Dammam carries significant implications, underscoring the comprehensive nature of development across all regions of the Kingdom and highlighting the importance of the Eastern Province as the country's industrial and energy heart.
For more details and official documents regarding the state's general budget for the year 2026, you can visit the official link here .
