Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics has published its 2025 Health and Safety at Workplace report, revealing a risk awareness rate of 76.7% among workers aged 18 and above.
The findings also show that occupational injuries remain relatively low. Among workers aged 15 and above, the rate stood at 245 non-fatal injuries and 1.3 fatal incidents per 100,000 workers, excluding road traffic-related cases.
In terms of workplace conditions, just over half of respondents (51.8%) said preventive safety measures are in place at their workplaces. Meanwhile, 46.6% reported access to at least one initiative designed to ease daily tasks, and 34.5% indicated that their employer provides resources supporting personal health and wellbeing.
The report highlights prolonged standing as the most common occupational risk, affecting 25.3% of workers who spend four hours or more on their feet each day. Fatigue or working beyond personal capacity followed at 16.7%, reflecting ongoing challenges around workload and physical strain.
When it comes to health impacts, work-related stress emerged as the most frequently reported issue over the past year, cited by 6% of respondents. Eye and vision problems ranked second at 3%, indicating the effects of prolonged screen use and working conditions.
The data was collected through household surveys conducted as part of the National Health Survey 2025, using self-reported responses from participants. Injury rates were calculated separately using administrative records from the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health.
Overall, the report provides insight into workplace safety conditions in Saudi Arabia, highlighting both progress in awareness and areas where further improvements in health support and risk mitigation may be required.
