What is Saudization (Nitaqat)?
Nitaqat measures the percentage of Saudi nationals in your workforce and assigns a colour band that affects visa quotas and government services.
🇸🇦 KSA · Free tool
ArcHR
Saudization (Nitaqat) Calculator
Check your Saudization percentage and Nitaqat colour band.
app.archr.com
Enter values above to calculate
Legal basis
Saudi Nitaqat programme — HRSD Saudization requirements for private-sector establishments.
Nitaqat band definitions
Platinum: 40%+. High Green: 30–39%. Low Green: 20–29%. Yellow: 10–19%. Red: below 10%. Thresholds vary by sector and company size.
How to improve your Nitaqat band
Hire Saudi nationals in eligible roles, ensure accurate Qiwa nationality data, and track headcount monthly before planning new expat hires.
ArcHR Saudization tracking
ArcHR shows live Saudization percentage, current band, and gap to the next band from your payroll headcount.
app.archr.com
Frequently asked questions
Saudi nationalisation programme classifying establishments by Saudization percentage.
20–29% Saudization in this generalised calculator.
Use the calculator — it shows hires needed based on current headcount.
Yes — verify exact thresholds at hrsd.gov.sa for your activity code.
Yes — live percentage and band from employee nationality data.
Visa restrictions and higher fees may apply.
Approximate generalised bands — verify with HRSD for your establishment.
Total employees, Saudi count, and sector label for context.
Track Nitaqat for your whole company.
ArcHR shows live Saudization percentage and band from payroll data — updated every hire and exit.