Access to province-level key macroeconomic indicators is essential for identifying disparities and potential areas for policy intervention, monitoring the coherence of economic development across provinces, and assessing the impact of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiatives on provincial development. This study constructs the first quarterly gross value added (GVA) database for all 13 Saudi provinces, covering the period from 2015Q1 to 2024Q2. It utilizes advanced satellite data processing methodologies and employs EDGAR, CAMS, and TROPOMI as key observational data sources. Analysis of the GVA database reveals significant disparities in economic activity levels across provinces: the Eastern Province’s GVA exceeds the combined GVA of 10 other provinces, excluding Al-Riyadh and Makkah Al-Mukarramah. Together, these three provinces account for an average of 78% of the national-level GVA. Observed shifts over time in the contributions of provinces to national GVA provide empirical support for the effectiveness of Saudi Vision 2030’s diversification policies. The database serves as a valuable, publicly available resource for future research and policymaking. Policymakers can use it to design more targeted policies and public investments to help provinces diversify or catch up. Investors can use the database to evaluate the most suitable economic ecosystem for their investments.
