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Saudi Arabia holds 30th spot in Global Financial Inclusion Index

Saudi Arabia retained its 30th position in the 2025 Global Financial Inclusion Index, with strong gains in digital finance and fintech ecosystems, a new analysis showed. 

According to a report by Principal Financial Group and the Center for Economics and Business Research, while the Kingdom's overall ranking remained unchanged, its score rose by 0.9 points -  marking a cumulative improvement of 9.3 points since the index was launched in 2022. 

The latest edition assessed 42 markets based on three pillars: government support, financial system support, and employer support. 

Saudi Arabia recorded the world's second-largest annual improvement in the financial system support pillar, climbing four spots to 35th with a 1.8-point score increase. 

The report attributed the gains to regulatory reforms, a fast-expanding fintech base, and investment in financial infrastructure. 

Source: Arab News