Saudi Arabia’s Primary Consumer Sentiment Index - March 2025

Results of the March 2025 Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI) in Saudi Arabia, released by Ipsos, show the index at 72.3, compared to 73.3 the previous month. Compared to other countries, Saudi Arabia ranked first when it comes to the current state of its economy, with 65% saying that the economy is strong. It also leads other countries in personal finances; 50% believe their financial situation is strong.

Looking ahead to the coming 6 months, the majority have a positive outlook, with 84% expecting the economy in their local area to be stronger than it is now. Overall confidence is high across key indicators, with Saudi nationals showing consistently stronger optimism than expats.

The Primary Consumer Sentiment Index is a global index conducted monthly by Ipsos across 25 countries in collaboration with Thomson Reuters, and measures consumer attitudes towards the current and future state of the local economy, consumers’ personal financial situation, as well as confidence to make large investments and ability to save. The survey has been running monthly in Saudi Arabia since 2010.

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