Saudi Arabia's Non-Profit Sector Tops SAR 100 Billion Impact
The report highlights key economic contributions within the sector: Awqaf accounted for SAR 48 billion, as per the General Authority for Awqaf, while non-profit organizations contributed SAR 47 billion in spending, based on data from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). Additionally, volunteering generated an estimated SAR 5 billion in economic value, and cooperative societies added SAR 2 billion, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.
The sector's rapid growth is positioning it to achieve the Vision 2030 goal of reaching 5% of GDP two years ahead of schedule.
Education and research organizations led revenue generation, surpassing SAR 19 billion, while health-related organizations recorded the highest spending at SAR 15 billion—largely driven by the transformation of government assets in health and education into non-profit entities. Meanwhile, organizations focused on culture, entertainment, and social services reported the highest employment rates. Ehsan
The report also examined funding sources, emphasizing the impact of government support and digital donation platforms, which collectively raised over SAR 15 billion in 2024. The National Platform for Charitable Work (Ehsan) saw significant contributions from small donors (SAR 1, SAR 10, and SAR 100), while major philanthropists (donating SAR 100,000 or more) accounted for 26% of total contributions.
Community engagement in the non-profit sector remained strong, with 23% of Saudi citizens participating in volunteer work and 47% making donations in 2024.
The full report is available for download on the King Khalid Foundation's official website: www.kkf.org.sa.
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