By 1995, the Fund had loaned more than SR 21 billion. By 1998, 62 countries had benefited from Saudi Development Fund help which had financed 298 projects. Asia accounted for 52% of Fund loans and Africa for 46%.

Major Beneficiaries of SFD Loans

COUNTRY	% SHARE OF SFD LOANS
Tunisia	13.6%
Sudan	10.5%
Jordan	10.3%
Syria	9.6%
Morocco	8.8%
Egypt	8.0%
Mauritania	7.0%

Arab countries have been major beneficiaries of Saudi Fund for Development loans but other countries in need of developmental aid have not been neglected.