The total number of scientific publications in Artificial Intelligence in Saudi Arabia has displayed a strong upward trend over the past decade, standing at 147.22 units in 2023. This increase represents a 5.9% year-on-year growth from 2022. Comparing the last two years, the growth rate in 2022 was slightly higher at 6.3%. Over the last five years, the average annual growth rate (CAGR) has been 6.93%, indicating consistent and steady development in AI research publications.
Future trends suggest a continued but gradual increase with forecasted CAGR of 3.84% over the next five years, reaching an estimated 187.6 publications by 2028. This pattern reflects a maturing AI research environment with potential fluctuations as the field evolves.
Trends to watch for include the increasing focus on applied AI in sectors critical to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative, such as healthcare, energy, and smart cities. Additionally, collaboration between academic institutions and industry players is likely to further stimulate growth in scientific outputs.
