Report on “Key Economic Indicators in the Cybersecurity Sector in the Kingdom 2026"

The cybersecurity sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has continued to steadily grow since the establishment of the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) as the competent authority and national reference in all matters related to cybersecurity. NCA has established a comprehensive foundation for the cybersecurity sector, covering both its security and developmental aspects across local and international dimensions.

Building on efforts to enhance competitiveness and encourage investment in the sector across the Kingdom, the NCA has published a report titled “Key Economic Indicators in the Cybersecurity Sector 2026”. The report covers several indicators, most notably the size of the cybersecurity market, the sector's contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), key workforce indices, and other metrics that reflect the sector’s growth in Saudi Arabia.

The report was prepared in collaboration with specialized consulting firms, public and private sector stakeholders, academic institutions, and cybersecurity experts. The study followed  global best practices, in an effort to contribute to the development of the cybersecurity sector in the Kingdom, and support entrepreneurs and investors in the field.

The size of the cybersecurity market in the Kingdom reached SAR 16.3 billion in 2025, achieving a 10.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2023 and 2025. This represents the total spending on cybersecurity products and services by entities operating in both the public and private sectors. Government entities accounted for 31% of the total spending, amounting to SAR 5.1 billion, while private sector entities spent SAR 11.2 billion, representing 69% of the total expenditure.

The cybersecurity sector contributes approximately SAR 20 billion to the Kingdom’s GDP at current prices, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.2% since 2023. Of this total, SAR 9.7 billion represented direct contributions from cybersecurity products and service providers, while SAR 10.3 billion resulted from indirect contributions. The sector’s SAR 20 billion contribution accounts for 0.42% of the Kingdom’s total GDP and 0.71% of non-oil activities.

A comprehensive classification of products and services in the cybersecurity sector was conducted, covering three levels: 5 main categories, 25 detailed activities, and 100 cybersecurity products and services. This classification was developed using  global best practices in the field.

The total size of the cybersecurity workforce in the Kingdom in 2025 exceeded 22,000  specialists, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%.  Saudi women represent 33% of this workforce, exceeding global figures.