Business · Economy · 3 hrs ago
Saudi Arabia rises to 14th globally in management system certificates
Saudi Arabia climbed to 14th worldwide in management system certificates in 2025, up from 21st the year before.
The figures cover a survey of more than 190 countries and 16 areas, including quality, environmental management and information security.
The country issued 29,913 certificates, compared with 20,489 in 2024, an increase of 46%.
These certificates show that organizations have adopted standards for managing areas such as workplace safety, food safety and business continuity.
More organizations are adopting international standards, which can support performance and competitiveness, according to the stated goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
The Saudi Accreditation Center approves bodies that issue these certificates and has accredited more than 115 of them.
The figures do not say what ranking or certificate total Saudi Arabia will reach next.
Saudi Arabia ranked 14th globally in management system certificates in 2025, up from 21st in 2024.
The number of certificates issued in the Kingdom rose to 29,913, a 46% increase from the previous year.
The figures come from IAF CertSearch statistics covering more than 190 countries.
The survey covered 16 fields, including quality management, environmental management and information security.
The report said the growth reflects wider adoption of international standards and supports the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
- Who
- Saudi Arabia.
- What
- The Kingdom rose to 14th globally in management system certificates, with 29,913 certificates issued.
- When
- In 2025, compared with 2024.
- Where
- Saudi Arabia; the ranking covered more than 190 countries.
- Why
- The report said growth reflects wider adoption of international standards and supports Saudi Vision 2030.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Saudi Arabia ranked 21st globally in management system certificates, with 20,489 certificates issued.
The Kingdom ranked 14th, with 29,913 certificates issued.
- Global ranking in 2025
- 14th
- Global ranking in 2024
- 21st
- Certificates issued in 2025
- 29,913
- Increase from 2024
- 9,424 certificates, or 46%
- Survey coverage
- More than 190 countries and 16 fields