Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's current WokeMeter assessment score of 27.00 reflects its low policy signalling intensity. The country ranks #173 out of 186 in the index, placing it in the 7.0th percentile globally. This low score can be attributed to the lack of Western-style progressive policies, particularly in areas such as LGBTQIA+ rights, women's rights, and corporate DEI mandates. Saudi Arabia's legal and institutional frameworks do not align with the Western progressive policy benchmarks measured by this index, such as board diversity quotas and gender identity protections. The absence of recent events indicating any policy shifts further maintains its low position.

The dimension scores for Saudi Arabia are consistent across all categories, each scoring 27.00. This uniformity indicates a broadly low level of policy signalling intensity across various areas, including speech and expression climate, institutional DEI policy intensity, and media moderation. The consistent scores across dimensions imply a steady state of regulatory and institutional frameworks without significant Western-style progressive policy advancements. The external data context, such as press freedom and quality of life indices, also aligns with this overall low signalling intensity, reflecting the broader societal and regulatory environment in Saudi Arabia.