Historical dataset showing Saudi Arabia population growth rate by year from 1961 to 2023.

Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Saudi Arabia MEP Projection: Population data was reported at 33.110 Person mn in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 30.530 Person mn for 2019. Saudi Arabia MEP Projection: Population data is updated yearly, averaging 28.190 Person mn from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2024, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 33.110 Person mn in 2024 and a record low of 22.670 Person mn in 2004. Saudi Arabia MEP Projection: Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Economy and Planning. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Saudi Arabia – Table SA.G005: Population: Projection: Ministry of Economy and Planning.

Saudi Arabia SA: Population: Growth data was reported at 2.032 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.251 % for 2016. Saudi Arabia SA: Population: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 3.308 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.366 % in 1982 and a record low of 1.914 % in 1998. Saudi Arabia SA: Population: Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Saudi Arabia – Table SA.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; Derived from total population. Population source: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision, (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average;

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Medina, Saudi Arabia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Saudi Arabia SA: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data was reported at 24.213 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 23.923 % for 2016. Saudi Arabia SA: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data is updated yearly, averaging 17.682 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24.213 % in 2017 and a record low of 11.343 % in 1963. Saudi Arabia SA: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Saudi Arabia – Table SA.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population in largest city is the percentage of a country's urban population living in that country's largest metropolitan area.; ; United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.; Weighted average;

Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Eastern Province: Saudi data was reported at 2,891,115.000 Person in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,555,502.000 Person for 2004. Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Eastern Province: Saudi data is updated yearly, averaging 2,555,502.000 Person from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,891,115.000 Person in 2010 and a record low of 1,902,108.000 Person in 1992. Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Eastern Province: Saudi data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Authority for Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Saudi Arabia – Table SA.G002: Population: Census: by Gender and Region.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Riyadh, Saudi Arabia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Hail, Saudi Arabia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Ad-Dammam, Saudi Arabia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Khubar, Saudi Arabia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Jazan: Saudi: Female data was reported at 545,197.000 Person in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 509,425.000 Person for 2004. Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Jazan: Saudi: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 509,425.000 Person from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 545,197.000 Person in 2010 and a record low of 374,507.000 Person in 1992. Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Jazan: Saudi: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Authority for Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Saudi Arabia – Table SA.G002: Population: Census: by Gender and Region.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Jiddah, Saudi Arabia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Makkah: Saudi data was reported at 4,116,065.000 Person in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,584,628.000 Person for 2004. Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Makkah: Saudi data is updated yearly, averaging 3,584,628.000 Person from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,116,065.000 Person in 2010 and a record low of 2,781,075.000 Person in 1992. Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Makkah: Saudi data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Authority for Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Saudi Arabia – Table SA.G002: Population: Census: by Gender and Region.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Jubayl, Saudi Arabia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Mecca, Saudi Arabia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

BackgroundLung cancer is currently the most fatal form of cancer worldwide, ranking as the fourth most prevalent type in Saudi Arabia, particularly among males. This trend is expected to increase with growing population, lifestyle changes, and aging population. Understanding the awareness of the Saudi population regarding the risk factors and symptoms of lung cancer is necessary to attenuate the predicted increase in cases.MethodA cross-sectional, population-based survey was performed using a previously validated questionnaire (Lung CAM). Multiple linear regression analysis was used to assess variables associated with deficiency in knowledge and awareness of risk factors and symptoms of lung cancer.ResultsMajority of the 15,099 respondents were male (65%), aged between 18 and 30 years (53%), 50% of which were educated up to a bachelor’s degree level. Overall awareness of lung cancer signs and symptoms was 53%, with painful cough and coughing up blood being the best-known symptoms. Conversely, persistent shoulder pain (44%) and clubbing fingers (47%) were the least known lung cancer symptoms. Also, 60% of the respondents showed low confidence in identifying the signs and symptoms of lung cancer. The overall awareness of the risk factors for lung cancer development was 74%, with first-hand (74%) and second-hand (68%) smoking being the most known risk factors. However, only ≤ 62% know the other non-smoking risk factors. Awareness of the risk factors and symptoms of lung cancer depended on age, gender, education, marital and employment status (p < 0.001).ConclusionPublic awareness of the risk factors and symptoms of lung cancer in Saudi Arabia is inadequate and heavily dependent on education and socio-economic status. Awareness can be improved through campaigns to raise awareness about other lesser-known lung cancer risk factors and symptoms.

Saudi Arabia Population: Census data was reported at 27,136,977.000 Person in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 22,678,262.000 Person for 2004. Saudi Arabia Population: Census data is updated yearly, averaging 19,813,325.000 Person from Dec 1974 (Median) to 2010, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27,136,977.000 Person in 2010 and a record low of 7,009,466.000 Person in 1974. Saudi Arabia Population: Census data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Authority for Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Saudi Arabia – Table SA.G001: Population: Census: by Gender and Age.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Taif, Saudi Arabia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Thuqbah, Saudi Arabia metro area from 1950 to 2025.