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Saudi Arabia· by the numbers

38,033,508
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing36,973,555 (World Bank, 2025) + +1,673,275/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 222 on Earth

Saudi Arabia's population is 36,973,555 (2025) — the 43rd-largest in the world and the 18th-largest in Asia, growing by about 1,673,275 people a year.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

Saudi Arabia Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#43 of 217
36,973,555
Area
1,960,582 km²
17.2 km² land area
GDP#19 of 186
$1.28T
GDP / capita
$34,537
2025
#19 economy overall
Price level#82 of 200
49 / US 100
cost of living
Share of humanity
0.45%
1 in 222 people on Earth lives in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Population36,973,555 people
#43 / 217
GDP$1.28T
#19 / 186
Average income$36,070 GNI per person
#30 / 182
Life expectancy79 years
#57 / 217
Average height170.7 cm (male)
#131 / 200
Median age29.2 years, half older
#123 / 220
Cleanest air73.52 µg/m³ PM2.5
#199 / 200
Safest countries0.9 homicides / 100k
#42 / 196
Most dangerous0.9 homicides / 100k
#157 / 196
Internet users100% of population online
#2 / 182
PopulationGDPIncomeLife exp.HeightMedian ageClean airSafetyDangerOnline
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

Saudi Arabia's Population Growth

Yes — Saudi Arabia's population rose by 1,673,275 people (+4.74%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 2.3 births per woman. Net migration was positive in the latest year on record.

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.

Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

Saudi Arabia Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
17.2 people / km²
2,149,690 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
29.2 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
79.0 years
M 77.3 · F 81.3
Average height2019
170.7 cm (male)
female 158.8 cm
Homicide rate2019
0.9 per 100,000
#42 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
73.5 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
84.6 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
2.3 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
+119,738 people
positive in latest year
Aged 65+2025
3.1 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male — 22,341,396Female — 14,632,159
0-4 · Male: 1,481,0260-4 · Female: 1,418,6340-45-9 · Male: 1,500,9835-9 · Female: 1,447,6535-910-14 · Male: 1,467,69210-14 · Female: 1,417,56610-1415-19 · Male: 1,368,98615-19 · Female: 1,289,29215-1920-24 · Male: 1,652,09220-24 · Female: 1,232,45420-2425-29 · Male: 2,347,83425-29 · Female: 1,344,19925-2930-34 · Male: 2,817,72730-34 · Female: 1,464,06130-3435-39 · Male: 2,754,31735-39 · Female: 1,334,46235-3940-44 · Male: 2,258,93140-44 · Female: 1,066,33540-4445-49 · Male: 1,599,97445-49 · Female: 784,51845-4950-54 · Male: 1,135,22950-54 · Female: 565,04750-5455-59 · Male: 810,78455-59 · Female: 435,25955-5960-64 · Male: 526,13960-64 · Female: 322,16160-6465-69 · Male: 292,35165-69 · Female: 212,21665-6970-74 · Male: 148,20370-74 · Female: 125,50370-7475-79 · Male: 99,58575-79 · Female: 86,81875-7980+ · Male: 79,54380+ · Female: 85,98180+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Jeddah
4,697,000
2
Riyadh
4,205,961
3
Makkah
1,578,722
4
Madinah
1,300,000
5
Dammam
1,252,523
6
Sulţānah
946,697
7
Buraydah
745,353
8
Ta’if
688,693
9
Tabuk
667,000
10
Ha'il
605,930
11
Najrān
505,652
12
Al Kharj
425,300

Where is Saudi Arabia Located?

Capital
Riyadh
Currency
Rial (SAR)
Language(s)
Arabic
Region
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Continent
48 countries in Asia →
Land area
2,149,690 km²
Area (GeoNames)
1,960,582 km²
Borders
7 countries
Shares a border with
QatarOmanIraqYemenJordanUnited Arab EmiratesKuwait

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Frequently asked

What is the population of Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia's population is 36,973,555 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #43 of 217 countries and territories by population.

How many people live in Saudi Arabia?

36,973,555 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.

What is Saudi Arabia's population density?

17.2 people per km², based on a land area of 2,149,690 km².

What is Saudi Arabia ranked in population worldwide?

#43 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.

What is the life expectancy in Saudi Arabia?

79.0 years on average (2024) — 77.3 for men, 81.3 for women.

What is Saudi Arabia's GDP?

$1.28T, ranking #19 of 186 economies we track — $34,537 per capita.

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