The share of the population with overweight in Saudi Arabia was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 2.2 percentage points. After the fifteenth consecutive increasing year, the overweight population share is estimated to reach 74.67 percent and therefore a new peak in 2029. Notably, the share of the population with overweight of was continuously increasing over the past years.Overweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of more than 25.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to 150 countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).Find more key insights for the share of the population with overweight in countries like Kuwait and Jordan.

The number of smokers in Saudi Arabia was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 0.4 million individuals (+8.85 percent). After the fifteenth consecutive increasing year, the number of smokers is estimated to reach 4.88 million individuals and therefore a new peak in 2029. Notably, the number of smokers of was continuously increasing over the past years.Shown is the estimated share of the adult population (15 years or older) in a given region or country, that smoke. According to the WHO and World bank, smoking refers to the use of cigarettes, pipes or other types of tobacco, be it on a daily or non-daily basis.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to 150 countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).Find more key insights for the number of smokers in countries like Qatar and Oman.

The share of the population with overweight in Qatar was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total two percentage points. After the fifteenth consecutive increasing year, the overweight population share is estimated to reach 77.01 percent and therefore a new peak in 2029. Notably, the share of the population with overweight of was continuously increasing over the past years.Overweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of more than 25.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to 150 countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).Find more key insights for the share of the population with overweight in countries like Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

Age standardized percentage changes in breast cancer death attributable to risk factors from 1990 and 2019 (female)5.

Age standardized projection of new cases of breast cancer in GCC countries from 2020 to 20303.

Financial inclusion in Saudi Arabia highlights notable gender disparities between men and women. A significant gap of approximately ** percent exists across most categories, which widens to ** percent for online bill payments. The smallest disparity is observed in credit card ownership and online/mobile purchases, where rates for both genders are nearly identical. This gap underscores the persistent challenges in attaining economic equality, despite recent initiatives aimed at enhancing women's participation in the workforce and public sphere. Facilitating Financial Access via Public Programs Vision 2030 is a cornerstone initiative that Saudi Arabia has undertaken to transform its economy. In addition to diversifying economic sectors and reducing dependence on oil, the project emphasizes investments in tourism, entertainment, healthcare, and technology. A key component of Vision 2030 is enhancing the economic participation of women in the country to ** percent by the end of the decade—a target achieved eight years ahead of schedule. By the end of 2024, women in the country owned ** percent of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Progress in women's economic participation: challenges remain The private sector has taken significant steps to support working mothers, particularly in areas like childcare where government efforts remain insufficient. Initiatives such as the Qurrah Program provide approximately *** U.S. dollars per month for each child, while the Wusool Program assists working mothers with transportation expenses. Considerable progress has been made, and women are even given preference in certain employment sectors, although the gender equality index in the labor force still heavily favors men. Women continue to face many barriers such as cultural and social norms, workplace inequality, and other factors that are not necessarily gender-specific. In certain sectors, such as healthcare and education, it is more socially acceptable to see women, and thus their presence is more prevalent.

According to the findings of a survey by IPSOS, satisfaction with national health systema varies widely between countries. Respondents from Saudia Arabia and Singapore are the most satisfied with their country's health system. This statistic shows the level of satisfaction with national health systems worldwide as of 2019, by country.