Riyadh - Comprehensive Overview of the City, PEST Analysis and Analysis of Key Industries including Technology, Tourism and Hospitality, Construction and Retail

Abstract

Summary

“City Profile - Riyadh” provides historical and forecast data on key city level metrics along with analytical coverage of the latest political, economic, social, technological, infrastructural, legal and environmental issues affecting Riyadh city.

Riyadh city or Riyadh metropolitan area is the capital of Saudi Arabia. Riyadh metropolitan area’s accounts for 20.5% of the nation’s population and 18.9% of the national economy in 2021. During the same period, service sector contributed the most to the area’s GVA, accounting for 50.0% share, followed by industry sector (47.8%) and primary sector (2.2%).

The report contains detailed tourism, retail, construction, technology and public infrastructure data and insight into economic, social, and industry trends.

Scope

- The secondary and tertial sector are equal contributors to the area’s economy. Manufacturing, mining and utilities segment is major sector with more than 40%
- Riyadh is a key tourist destination for international tourists. Since the outbreak, fall in tourist trips in Riyadh province in 2020 also contributed to decline in expenditure by tourists

Reasons to Buy

- Gain a comprehensive knowledge of future economic and demographic trends and understand the performance of various sectors within the city.
- Analyze and understand the business environment in the city to align your investment and expansion strategies.
- The report helps to drive a conclusion in choosing a suitable city to invest or expand according to your business structure.
- Explore new opportunities in the hospitality, tourism, construction, real estate and retail sectors.

Content

Table of Contents

City Snapshot
PEST Analysis
Political
Economic
Social
Technology and Infrastructure
Communications
Internal Transport Networks
Connectivity
Airports
Business Environment Analysis
Travel and Tourism
Tourism Flows
Hotels
Attractions
Events
Construction and Real Estate
Investment
Real Estate Market
Retail
Retail Market
Consumption, Income and Prices
Appendix
Sources
Further Reading
Ask the Analyst
About MarketLine
Disclaimer

List of Tables
Table 1: Riyadh city - key facts, (estimates), 2021
Table 2: Riyadh city - real GDP and real GDP growth, 2000-25
Table 3: Riyadh city - economic growth comparison (Index 2010=100), 2000-25
Table 4: Riyadh city - GDP per capita comparison, 2000-25 ($)
Table 5: Riyadh city - employment structure, 2000-25 (% of total)
Table 6: Riyadh city - main universities, 2021
Table 7: Riyadh city - population comparison, 2000-25 (million)
Table 8: Riyadh city - population by age, 2000-25 (% of total)
Table 9: Riyadh city - Riyadh King Khalid International Airport, passenger traffic (million), 2018-20
Table 10: Riyadh city - Grade-A office rents, Q4 2021
Table 11: Riyadh province - tourists’ trips (‘000), 2016-20
Table 12: Riyadh province - visitors’ expenditure, 2016-20 ($ million)
Table 13: Riyadh province - nights (‘000), 2016-20
Table 14: Riyadh city - hotel KPIs, 2019-21
Table 15: Riyadh city - UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Table 16: Riyadh city - MICE and other events

List of Figures
Figure 1: Riyadh city - real GDP and real GDP growth, 2000-25
Figure 2: Riyadh city - economic growth comparison (Index 2010=100), 2000-25
Figure 3: Riyadh city - GDP per capita comparison, 2000-25
Figure 4: Riyadh city - employment structure, 2000-25 (% of total)
Figure 5: Riyadh city - population comparison, 2000-25
Figure 6: Riyadh city - population by age, 2000-25 (% of total)