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.

Total current population for Saudi Arabia in 2025 is 37,989,969, a 1.38% increase from 2024.

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<li>Total population for Saudi Arabia in 2024 was <strong>37,473,929</strong>, a <strong>12.66% increase</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Total population for Saudi Arabia in 2023 was <strong>33,264,292</strong>, a <strong>3.38% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Total population for Saudi Arabia in 2022 was <strong>32,175,224</strong>, a <strong>4.52% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
</ul>Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

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.

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.

The annual urban population growth in Saudi Arabia increased by 0.2 percentage points (+13.07 percent) in 2023. In total, the urban population growth amounted to 1.73 percent in 2023. Urban population growth is the annual change in the share of people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. Urban population growth is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.Find more key insights for the annual urban population growth in countries like Oman and Kuwait.

Saudi Arabia population growth rate for 2023 was 3.33%, a 1.09% decline from 2022.

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<li>Saudi Arabia population growth rate for 2022 was <strong>4.42%</strong>, a <strong>6.88% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Saudi Arabia population growth rate for 2021 was <strong>-2.46%</strong>, a <strong>7.3% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Saudi Arabia population growth rate for 2020 was <strong>4.83%</strong>, a <strong>5.27% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>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.

The timeline shows the gross domestic product of Saudi Arabia from 1987 to 2023, with projections up until 2029. In 2023, Saudi Arabia's gross domestic product (GDP) amounted to approximately 1,067.58 billion U.S. dollars. Saudi Arabia's oil and economy The gross domestic product of Saudi Arabia is predicted to fall below previous values from 2015 on. This is likely due to falling crude oil prices in the region, which are almost half of what they were in 2014. As the country is home to the second largest share of oil reserves in the world and among the countries with the largest percentage of proved natural gas reserves the economy has become largely dependent on income from these resources and changing market prices directly affect the economy. Due to falling prices, the ratio of government expenditure in Saudi Arabia in relation to GDP has increased by almost 8 percent compared to previous years, leaving the country with a budget deficit and increasing national debt, as Saudi Arabia tries to make up for the losses to its largely oil-based economy. If oil and gas prices remain low, Saudi Arabia will need to reduce its capital spending. However, it is unlikely that gas and oil prices will remain low for a considerable amount of time and in the meantime, other counties are enjoying slumps in gasoline prices at the pump.

Saudi Arabia: Percent of world population: The latest value from 2023 is 0.46 percent, unchanged from 0.46 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.51 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Saudi Arabia from 1960 to 2023 is 0.3 percent. The minimum value, 0.14 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.47 percent was recorded in 2019.

Urban population (% of total population) in Saudi Arabia was reported at 84.95 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Saudi Arabia - Urban population (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Saudi Arabia: Rural population, percent of total population: The latest value from 2023 is 15.05 percent, a decline from 15.27 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 38.64 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Saudi Arabia from 1960 to 2023 is 30.78 percent. The minimum value, 15.05 percent, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 68.75 percent was recorded in 1960.

This statistic shows the age structure in Saudi Arabia from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, approximately 24.1 percent of Saudi Arabia's population were aged between 0 and 14 years, about 73.08 percent were aged between 15 and 64 years, and about 2.82 percent were aged between 65 years.

According to Saudi Arabia's National Health survey in 2024, the highest obesity rate for women was in the age group 65 to 69 with a share of 48.6 percent. In comparison, for men, the highest rate of obesity was 33.8 percent in the age group 60 to 64 years.

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 Jiddah, Saudi Arabia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Population Ages 15 to 64 for Saudi Arabia (SPPOP1564TOZSSAU) from 1960 to 2023 about Saudi Arabia, 15 to 64 years, and population.

Key information about Saudi Arabia population

• The Saudi Arabia population reached 35.3 million people in Jun 2024, compared with the previously reported figure of 33.7 million people in Jun 2023
• The data reached an all-time high of 35.3 million people in Jun 2024 and a record low of 3.9 million people in Jun 1950

CEIC extends history for annual Population. General Authority for Statistics provides year-end Population. Population prior to 1974 is a Mid-year estimate sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau.


Further information about Saudi Arabia population data

• In the latest reports, Saudi Arabia Unemployment Rate increased to 3.7 % in Sep 2024
• Monthly earnings of the Saudi Arabia population was 753.9 USD in Dec 2018
• Saudi Arabia Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 61.7 % in Mar 2023

Saudi Arabia rural population for 2023 was 5,006,276, a 1.89% increase from 2022.

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<li>Saudi Arabia rural population for 2022 was <strong>4,913,478</strong>, a <strong>3.03% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Saudi Arabia rural population for 2021 was <strong>4,769,117</strong>, a <strong>3.81% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Saudi Arabia rural population for 2020 was <strong>4,957,846</strong>, a <strong>3.49% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.

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

In 2022, 83 percent of the population in Saudi Arabia lived in urban centers, whereas the remaining 17 percent resided in rural areas. Since 2000, the country has witnessed a steady increase in urbanization, in addition to the influx of foreign workers, both of which have contributed to the significant disparity between urban and rural dwellers. By 2023, the GDP per capita in the country is expected to reach approximately 32,580 U.S. dollars.

In 2023, hotels were the most common type of accommodation for inbound tourists visiting Saudi Arabia, accounting for nearly 60 percent of the accommodations. In comparison, 19 percent of the inbound tourists in the Kingdom chose apartments for their stays that year.