Rank #162 by World Population
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has a population of 33,702,731, ranking #162 in the world. The capital is Riyadh. Located in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan.
World Bank: High income
33,702,731
Population
#162
World Rank
78.7
Life Expectancy
$36,157
GDP Per Capita
Saudi Arabia, #162 by world population
Saudi Arabia Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Saudi Arabia had a population of 2,435,403 in 1960 and 35,300,280 in 2024, a 14× growth over 64 years. The peak was 35,300,280 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 4.28%.
35,300,280
Population (2024)
2,435,403
Population (1960)
35,300,280
Peak (2024)
4.28%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,435,403 |
| 1961 | 2,526,347 |
| 1962 | 2,620,910 |
| 1963 | 2,719,341 |
| 1964 | 2,821,968 |
| 1965 | 2,928,771 |
| 1966 | 3,039,887 |
| 1967 | 3,157,242 |
| 1968 | 3,282,711 |
| 1969 | 3,417,114 |
| 1970 | 3,562,470 |
| 1971 | 3,724,031 |
| 1972 | 3,905,722 |
| 1973 | 4,106,344 |
| 1974 | 4,323,632 |
| 1975 | 4,556,287 |
| 1976 | 4,807,933 |
| 1977 | 5,083,048 |
| 1978 | 5,381,902 |
| 1979 | 5,703,698 |
| 1980 | 6,047,997 |
| 1981 | 6,420,551 |
| 1982 | 6,824,486 |
| 1983 | 7,252,941 |
| 1984 | 7,697,307 |
| 1985 | 8,151,779 |
| 1986 | 8,628,639 |
| 1987 | 9,130,194 |
| 1988 | 9,629,165 |
| 1989 | 10,128,394 |
| 1990 | 10,640,691 |
| 1991 | 11,160,744 |
| 1992 | 11,686,676 |
| 1993 | 12,215,862 |
| 1994 | 12,750,040 |
| 1995 | 13,289,245 |
| 1996 | 13,831,009 |
| 1997 | 14,374,943 |
| 1998 | 14,922,185 |
| 1999 | 15,472,075 |
| 2000 | 16,177,722 |
| 2001 | 17,041,397 |
| 2002 | 17,910,910 |
| 2003 | 18,786,767 |
| 2004 | 19,669,480 |
| 2005 | 20,559,890 |
| 2006 | 21,459,144 |
| 2007 | 22,368,313 |
| 2008 | 23,287,877 |
| 2009 | 24,217,654 |
| 2010 | 23,978,487 |
| 2011 | 25,091,867 |
| 2012 | 26,168,861 |
| 2013 | 27,624,004 |
| 2014 | 28,309,273 |
| 2015 | 29,816,382 |
| 2016 | 30,954,198 |
| 2017 | 30,977,355 |
| 2018 | 30,196,281 |
| 2019 | 30,063,799 |
| 2020 | 31,552,510 |
| 2021 | 30,784,383 |
| 2022 | 32,175,224 |
| 2023 | 33,702,731 |
| 2024 | 35,300,280 |
Demographics
| Population | 33,702,731 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.64% |
| Urban Population | 84.3% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.28 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 78.7 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 4.8 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 97.6% |
Economy & Trade
$36,157
GDP Per Capita
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
54.2%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
5.7%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
3.41
Physicians per 1,000
4.5%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
97.6%
Literacy Rate
4.8
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
100.0%
Internet Users
145
Mobile Subs per 100
15.7
People per km2
325,691
Net Migration
Environment
0.5%
Forest Area
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Saudi Arabia in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Saudi Arabia has a population of 33,702,731, ranking #162 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 4.64%.
Life expectancy in Saudi Arabia is 78.7 years. The infant mortality rate is 4.8 per 1,000 live births.
Saudi Arabia's GDP per capita is $36,157. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
84.3% of Saudi Arabia's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 15.7 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Saudi Arabia is 97.6%. The country spends 4.5% of GDP on education.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
this entity is one of the data points covered by this site’s U.S. population demographics dataset. The detail above comes directly from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS and decennial files; the context that follows situates the headline numbers against the broader distribution across U.S. states, metros, cities, and ZIPs.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.