The total population in Saudi Arabia was estimated at 35.3 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Saudi Arabia Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This statistic shows the total population of Saudi Arabia from 2020 to 2024, with projections up until 2030. In 2024, Saudi Arabia's total population amounted to 35.3 million inhabitants. Population of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia, the second largest Arab state, is a nation in development. As a result of the economic stability, gross domestic product (GDP) has grown by about 520 billion U.S. dollars over the past decade. This comes as a result of Saudi Arabia’s positive trade balance and the fact that Saudi Arabia exports about 2.5 times more goods than it imports. Therefore, it is no surprise that Saudi Arabia has constantly had a very high GDP growth in the past decade. In a developing country, there is a tendency for the population to move to more urban cities where the employment rates are higher. The degree of urbanization in Saudi Arabia has grown by around 2 percent from 2002 to 2012. Some of the biggest cities in Saudi Arabia have witnessed the urbanization changes first-hand. The capital of Saudi Arabia and the biggest city, Ar-Riyad, is home to about five million inhabitants. However, the high number of illegal immigrants in Saudi Arabia also accounts for the total population. More awareness to health risks and better living conditions have increased the life expectancy at birth in Saudi Arabia by about 3 years in the last decade. With a rapidly growing total population, it has grown by around 8 million inhabitants over the past decade, the government has set some rules to avoid overcrowding and overpopulation. The fertility rate in Saudi has steadily decreased over the past years in order to attempt to control the rapidly growing population.

Historical chart and dataset showing total population for Saudi Arabia by year from 1950 to 2025.

Population, total in Saudi Arabia was reported at 33264292 in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Saudi Arabia - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Explore the Saudi Arabia population dataset by administrative region, nationality, and sex. Gain insights into demographic trends with SAMA Annual data.

Population, region, SAMA Annual

Saudi ArabiaFollow data.kapsarc.org for timely data to advance energy economics research..*Population estimates based on Demographic Research Bulletin 2016. *Mid-year estimates.

Population growth (annual %) in Saudi Arabia was reported at 3.3288 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Saudi Arabia - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

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

Saudi Arabia MEP Projection: Population: Non Saudis data was reported at 7.630 Person mn in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.560 Person mn for 2019. Saudi Arabia MEP Projection: Population: Non Saudis data is updated yearly, averaging 7.490 Person mn from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2024, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.630 Person mn in 2024 and a record low of 6.140 Person mn in 2004. Saudi Arabia MEP Projection: Population: Non Saudis 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.

Population, female (% of total population) in Saudi Arabia was reported at 39.35 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Saudi Arabia - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

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.

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

Population of Saudi Arabia increased by 1.43% from 36,947,025 persons in 2023 to 37,473,929 persons in 2024. Since the 0.13% fall in 2021, population rose by 4.24% in 2024. Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. The values shown are midyear estimates.

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

Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) in Saudi Arabia was reported at 73.08 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Saudi Arabia - Population ages 15-64 (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

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

Population ages 20-24, female (% of female population) in Saudi Arabia was reported at 8.4075 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Saudi Arabia - Population ages 20-24, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

The annual population growth in Saudi Arabia decreased to 3.33 percent compared to the previous year. Population growth refers to the annual change in population, and is based on the balance between birth and death rates, as well as migration.Find more key insights for the annual population growth in countries like Bahrain and Lebanon.

Rural population growth (annual %) in Saudi Arabia was reported at 1.871 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Saudi Arabia - Rural population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

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

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Yanbu al-Bahr, Saudi Arabia metro area from 1950 to 2025.