Health Report 2025: Decrease in mortality and increase in life expectancy in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Ministry of Health issued the annual report on the health system for 2025, which revealed unprecedented qualitative leaps in public health and quality of life indicators, reflecting the success of the health sector transformation program strategies stemming from the Kingdom's Vision 2030. This report documents a pivotal stage in the history of healthcare in the Kingdom, as services have shifted from the traditional concept of treatment to an integrated system based on prevention and the promotion of public health.
A jump in average life expectancy and a drop in mortality rates
Official data in the report showed a significant improvement in vital population indicators, with life expectancy in the Kingdom rising to 79.7 years 50% decrease in mortality rates from infectious diseases , an achievement that reflects the effectiveness of the advanced immunization and epidemiological surveillance programs adopted by the Kingdom in recent years.
The report also highlighted the success of national plans in addressing chronic diseases, noting a 40% . This improvement extended beyond disease management to public safety, with the Kingdom recording a 60% 30% decrease in deaths from unintentional injuries . This underscores the integrated efforts of the Ministry of Health and other government agencies to enhance traffic and environmental safety.
Health and Investment Economics
The report also highlighted the economic and investment aspects of the Saudi healthcare sector, with the Cabinet commending the resounding success of the Global Health Forum. The forum resulted in the signing of agreements and the launch of investment initiatives exceeding 124 billion riyals , strengthening the healthcare infrastructure and opening new avenues for partnerships with the private sector to deliver innovative and sustainable healthcare services.
Healthy cities and international recognition
As part of its efforts to enhance the quality of life in Saudi cities, the Kingdom achieved a regional milestone with the accreditation of Jeddah and Medina as the two largest "healthy" cities (with populations of two million) in the Middle East, in addition to the accreditation of 16 other Saudi cities. This international recognition reflects the Kingdom's commitment to implementing the highest standards of environmental and community health, and to applying the principle of "health in all policies," which aims to integrate health considerations into all government decisions.
This report confirms the Ministry of Health’s commitment to its regulatory and supervisory role to ensure the sustainability of these achievements, and to move forward towards building a vibrant society whose members enjoy a healthy lifestyle, supported by an accessible, efficient and high-quality health system.
For details of the full report, please visit the official link: Health System Report 2025 .
