About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Mecca population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Mecca across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Mecca was 274, a 1.48% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Mecca population was 270, a decline of 1.10% compared to a population of 273 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Mecca decreased by 82. In this period, the peak population was 361 in the year 2003. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Mecca is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Mecca population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Mecca Population by Year. You can refer the same here

The statistic shows the population in the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia, broken down by gender and nationality. As of mid 2018, there were *** million non-Saudi males living in the Makkah region. The total population of Makkah in 2018 was about *** million inhabitants.

This statistic depicts the population size of Mecca in Saudi Arabia from 2005 to 2015 and a forecast up to 2030. By 2030, the city of Mecca will be inhabited by almost *** million people according to projections.

Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Makkah: Male data was reported at 3,914,225.000 Person in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,219,450.000 Person for 2004. Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Makkah: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 3,219,450.000 Person from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,914,225.000 Person in 2010 and a record low of 2,497,723.000 Person in 1992. Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Makkah: Male 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.

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 Mecca, Saudi Arabia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Makkah: Non Saudi data was reported at 2,798,941.000 Person in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,212,556.000 Person for 2004. Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Makkah: Non Saudi data is updated yearly, averaging 2,212,556.000 Person from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,798,941.000 Person in 2010 and a record low of 1,686,595.000 Person in 1992. Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Makkah: Non 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.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Mecca population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Mecca. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Mecca by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Mecca.

Key observations

The largest age group in Mecca, IN was for the group of age 20 to 24 years years with a population of 89 (13.28%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Mecca, IN was the 85 years and over years with a population of 2 (0.30%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Mecca is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Mecca total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Mecca Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Makkah data was reported at 6,915,006.000 Person in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,797,184.000 Person for 2004. Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Makkah data is updated yearly, averaging 5,797,184.000 Person from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,915,006.000 Person in 2010 and a record low of 4,467,670.000 Person in 1992. Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Makkah 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.

5,402,469 (Persons) in 2024. Population estimates based on the results of the Population Census (1974, 1992, 2004, 2010) and Population estimates based on Demographic Research Bulletin 2016

Female population of Makkah rose by 3.72% from 3,240,313 persons in 2023 to 3,361,004 persons in 2024. Since the 1.79% decline in 2021, female population leapt by 9.06% in 2024. Population estimates based on the results of the Population Census (1974, 1992, 2004, 2010) and Population estimates based on Demographic Research Bulletin 2016

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Mecca population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Mecca across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Mecca was 270, a 0.74% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Mecca population was 272, an increase of 2.26% compared to a population of 266 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Mecca decreased by 86. In this period, the peak population was 361 in the year 2003. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Mecca is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Mecca population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Mecca Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Makkah: Saudi: Female data was reported at 2,030,252.000 Person in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,789,703.000 Person for 2004. Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Makkah: Saudi: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 1,789,703.000 Person from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,030,252.000 Person in 2010 and a record low of 1,380,158.000 Person in 1992. Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Makkah: 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.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Mecca by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Mecca. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Mecca by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Mecca. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Mecca.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 5-9 years (69) | Female # 20-24 years (56). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Mecca population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Mecca is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Mecca is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Mecca for each age group.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Mecca Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Makkah: Saudi: Male data was reported at 2,085,813.000 Person in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,794,925.000 Person for 2004. Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Makkah: Saudi: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 1,794,925.000 Person from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,085,813.000 Person in 2010 and a record low of 1,400,917.000 Person in 1992. Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Makkah: Saudi: Male 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.

This statistic shows the population of Saudi Arabia in 2019, by administrative area. In 2019, about ************ people were living in Makkah.

Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Makkah: Female data was reported at 3,000,781.000 Person in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,577,734.000 Person for 2004. Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Makkah: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 2,577,734.000 Person from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,000,781.000 Person in 2010 and a record low of 1,969,947.000 Person in 1992. Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Makkah: 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.

8,763,473 (Persons) in 2024.

Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Makkah: Non Saudi: Male data was reported at 1,828,412.000 Person in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,424,525.000 Person for 2004. Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Makkah: Non Saudi: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 1,424,525.000 Person from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,828,412.000 Person in 2010 and a record low of 1,096,806.000 Person in 1992. Saudi Arabia Population: Census: Makkah: Non Saudi: Male 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.

The Hajj to Mecca in Saudi Arabia is considered among the world’s largest human gatherings, with over **** million pilgrims in 2025. The Saudi government restricted Hajj to residents in Saudi Arabia only during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The number of Hajj pilgrims dropped to about **** thousand in 2021. Like other religious pilgrimages, Hajj is considered an annual rite of passage to renew one's moral and spiritual connection. Approximately a quarter of the human population identify themselves as Muslims. According to their faith of Islam, it is one of their five religious duties to perform the Hajj at least once in their lifetime. Who are the pilgrims? According to Islamic tradition, any Muslim who has reached maturity is due to perform the Hajj. During the last Hajj season before the COVID-19 pandemic, about two thirds of the pilgrims to Mecca came from outside of the Saudi Arabian Kingdom. The government of Saudi Arabia issues each years’ Hajj visas on a country quota system, based on the size of the Muslim population .     Financial aspects   One main condition for a mature Muslim to qualify to perform the Hajj is to be free of debt and other financial and social obligations. Many Muslims around the world spend a significant amount of their life-savings to be able to make this spiritual journey. As an example, the cost of performing Hajj for a Malaysian Muslim was calculated at about ***** thousand Malaysian ringgits. For first time Hajj pilgrims, the Malaysian government subsidizes more than half of that amount. Some Muslims who can’t afford the financial or physical challenges of the Hajj sometimes perform the smaller Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca called Umrah, which can be attempted all year round.