Number of private sector employees in Kingdom hit 11 mn

user icon
NOHA.GAD
calender icon
Apr 17, 2024
article image

Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: The total number of employees working in the Saudi private sector reached 11.2 million in March, of whom 2.3 million are citizens and 8.8 million are expatriates, according to recent figures.

A report released by the National Labor Observatory (NLO) showed that over 28,100 Saudis joined the private sector employment market for the first time in March.

The total number of male employees in the private sector hit 9.9 million in March, while the number of female employees exceeded 1.3 million.

It should be noted that the unemployment rate in Saudi Arabia reached its lowest level at 77% during the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2023.


Share

Related News

Cityscape launches Cityscape West KSA to accelerate investments in Western Region
News
Calendar Icon
July 30, 2026
Cityscape launches Cityscape West KSA to accelerate investments in Western Region
Read More
Mayo Clinic opens patient representative office in Riyadh
News
Calendar Icon
July 30, 2026
Mayo Clinic opens patient representative office in Riyadh
Read More
AI Everything Abu Dhabi 2026 to bring together 350+ AI companies
News
Calendar Icon
July 29, 2026
AI Everything Abu Dhabi 2026 to bring together 350+ AI companies
Read More
RaffleTech rolls out new AI-powered customer engagement ecosystem
News
Calendar Icon
July 29, 2026
RaffleTech rolls out new AI-powered customer engagement ecosystem
Read More
Diriyah awards SAR 2.7bn project to Hassan Allam, UCC Saudi
News
Calendar Icon
July 29, 2026
Diriyah awards SAR 2.7bn project to Hassan Allam, UCC Saudi
Read More
SAMA grants Himma debt crowdfunding license
News
Calendar Icon
July 29, 2026
SAMA grants Himma debt crowdfunding license
Read More
Pemo secures CBUAE’s in-principle approval for Stored Value Facilities license
News
Calendar Icon
July 28, 2026
Pemo secures CBUAE’s in-principle approval for Stored Value Facilities license
Read More
‎KEC signs LOI to execute SAR 7.5bn Knowledge Gardens project
News
Calendar Icon
July 28, 2026
‎KEC signs LOI to execute SAR 7.5bn Knowledge Gardens project
Read More
Monsha'at to host franchise exhibition featuring over 20 brands in Al-Baha
News
Calendar Icon
July 28, 2026
Monsha'at to host franchise exhibition featuring over 20 brands in Al-Baha
Read More
Brookfield announces first close of PIF-anchored Brookfield Middle East Partners fund
News
Calendar Icon
July 28, 2026
Brookfield announces first close of PIF-anchored Brookfield Middle East Partners fund
Read More