GASTAT: Industrial Production Index in Saudi Arabia Increased by 7.3% in December

GASTAT issues a number of Industry-related statistical products, including the industrial production index (IPI). Asharq Al-Awsat
GASTAT issues a number of Industry-related statistical products, including the industrial production index (IPI). Asharq Al-Awsat
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GASTAT: Industrial Production Index in Saudi Arabia Increased by 7.3% in December

GASTAT issues a number of Industry-related statistical products, including the industrial production index (IPI). Asharq Al-Awsat
GASTAT issues a number of Industry-related statistical products, including the industrial production index (IPI). Asharq Al-Awsat

The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) has issued the results of the industrial production index for December 2022, showing that IPI increased by 7.3% compared to the same month in the previous year, as a result of the increase in mining, quarrying, and manufacturing activity.

The results of the index's monthly publication revealed that the mining and quarrying activity index for December 2022 increased by 4.1% compared to the same month in the previous year.

Manufacturing activity also increased by 18.5% in December 2022, while electricity and gas supply activity decreased by 6.5%, compared to the same month in 2021.

According to the report's results, the industrial production index recorded positive growth rates during 2022 due to the increase in mining and quarrying activity as well as manufacturing activity.



GASTAT: Saudi Inflation Rate 2.3% in April

This rate positions the Kingdom among the G20 nations with the lowest inflation
This rate positions the Kingdom among the G20 nations with the lowest inflation
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GASTAT: Saudi Inflation Rate 2.3% in April

This rate positions the Kingdom among the G20 nations with the lowest inflation
This rate positions the Kingdom among the G20 nations with the lowest inflation

The annual inflation rate in Saudi Arabia reached 2.3% in April 2025, the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) said Thursday.

This rate positions the Kingdom among the G20 nations with the lowest inflation.

According to GASTAT, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the price of a fixed basket of 490 goods and services paid by consumers. The basket is selected based on a 2018 household income and expenditure survey, which determined the items and their respective weights.

Prices are collected through on-site visits to sales points. The CPI statistics are published monthly.