Over 70.7 million passengers crossed Saudi Arabia’s land borders in 2025.
- This figure represents a 7.2 percent increase compared to 2024.
- Together, these numbers account for the total passenger movement through land ports during the year.
- In contrast, March experienced the lowest level of movement, with around 4.6 million passengers.
- This marks a 4.4 percent increase compared to 2024.
Passenger Traffic Surges in Saudi Arabia’s Land Ports
The General Authority for Statistics in Saudi Arabia released the Road Transport Statistics Bulletin for 2025, revealing that the total number of passengers arriving and departing through land ports exceeded 70.7 million. This figure represents a 7.2 percent increase compared to 2024.
Breakdown of Passenger Movement
According to the bulletin, over 37 million passengers arrived, while approximately 33.7 million passengers departed. Together, these numbers account for the total passenger movement through land ports during the year.
Monthly Passenger Trends
January recorded the highest passenger traffic, with more than 7.4 million travelers. In contrast, March experienced the lowest level of movement, with around 4.6 million passengers.
Freight Transport Growth
In the freight sector, the total volume of external cargo, both exported and imported through land ports, surpassed 26.8 million tons. This marks a 4.4 percent increase compared to 2024.
Export and Import Cargo Statistics
The volume of exported cargo rose by 6.3 percent, reaching 14.3 million tons. Meanwhile, the volume of imported cargo increased by 2.4 percent, totaling 12.5 million tons.
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