Trees planted — Saudi Green Initiative
100 million+ trees planted toward a 10-billion target
Vibrant Society pillar2 sourcesLast verified 2026-05-18
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Trees planted (toward 10B target)
100M+
Since 2021100 million+ trees planted toward a 10-billion target
Publishers include: Saudi Green Initiative · AGSI
The Story
Before
Saudi vegetation cover had been declining for decades.
Initiative
The Saudi Green Initiative committed to planting 10 billion trees long-term, with 100M+ already planted as the program ramps.
Outcome
Over 100 million trees have been planted since 2021. Current count exceeds 142 million.
For citizens
Greener neighborhoods, cooler microclimates, less dust. Cities become more livable as canopy expands.
Timeline of Milestones
2021
Saudi Green Initiative launched; 10B tree target
2025
100M+ trees planted (~142M current count)
Evidence library · 2 primary sources
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Greening Saudi: 100+ million trees, 130 GW renewable target
SAR 705 billion invested across 86 sustainability initiatives
130 GW
60% fewer deaths on Saudi roads
One of the most lives-saved-per-year transformations in the world
−60%
Saudi land rehabilitated
118,000 hectares restored — equivalent to 165,000 football fields
118K ha
Renewable energy capacity online
6.2 GW renewable capacity connected to the grid
6.2 GW
Initiative attribution: Saudi Green Initiative (SGI); National Center for Vegetation Cover. Citizen benefit category: Environmental quality.