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

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.

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.

Market Size for KSA Toys and Games Market on the Basis of Revenue in INR Crores, 2018-2024 In 2023, Lego opened a flagship store in Riyadh, introducing its latest interactive play concepts. This move is aimed at enhancing customer experience and capitalizing on the growing preference for branded and high-quality toys. Major cities such as Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam serve as key markets due to their high population density and well-developed retail infrastructure. The KSA toys and games market reached a valuation of SAR 4.5 billion in 2023, driven by factors such as a growing youth population, rising disposable income, and increasing consumer awareness of educational and developmental toys. The market is characterized by the presence of both domestic and international players, including Al-Othaim, Jarir Bookstore, Al Mutlaq Group, and global brands such as Lego, Hasbro, and Mattel. These companies are recognized for their diverse product offerings, innovative marketing strategies, and strong distribution networks.