Saudi Arabia's Private Sector: Over 11 Million Workers, 1.3 Million Female Employees, and a Net Increase in Citizen Employment
Saudi Arabia's private sector employed a total of 11.27 million workers in April, with a net increase in citizen employment and over 2.35 million Saudi nationals in the workforce.
Among these, there were over 970,200 female workers and over 1.38 million male employees.
The private sector also employed over 8.91 million residents, with over 8.55 million male workers and only 364,900 female employees.
The report highlights a diverse workforce of over 9.9 million male workers and over 1.3 million female workers in the Saudi private sector.
In February 2023, the Saudi private sector employed a total of 11.1 million workers, a 0.9% increase from the previous month.
Of this number, 2.3 million were Saudi nationals and 8.8 million were non-Saudi residents.
The report showed a positive trend in the employment industry, with the private sector expanding its workforce and creating opportunities for Saudi citizens.
The Saudi workforce consisted of 961,690 females and 1.4 million males, while among the non-Saudi workers, there were 348,892 women and 8.4 million men.
In February, there was a net growth of 26,694 jobs for both Saudi nationals and residents.
Saudi Arabia's economic diversification has made the country a hub for job opportunities, driven by large-scale projects like NEOM.
The National Labor Organization (NLO) is a government body responsible for analyzing and monitoring labor market trends and dynamics in Saudi Arabia.
It is an essential resource for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders seeking insights into employment, workforce development, and labor regulations.