Saudi Arabia population: 34,638,922
Saudi Arabia is a country located in Western Asia. It is a place with both the Red Sea coast and the Persian Gulf coast. The terrain of the place includes arid deserts, lowlands, and the mountains. The country also ranks in the list of the countries having more populations of youngsters. The history of Saudi Arabia contains some of the earliest origins of human history. The traces of ancient civilizations and ancient cultures are found in the place. Islam’s world’s second-largest religion is the major religion in modern-day Saudi Arabia.
Largest cities by population in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh is the capital city of Saudi Arabia, which is largely populated. Some other countries which are highly populated in Saudi Arabia are Jeddah, Makkah, and Medina.
CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Riyadh | 4,205,961 | Sakakah | 128,332 | Turaif | 40,819 |
Jeddah | 2,867,446 | Jizan | 105,198 | Tubarjal | 40,019 |
Mecca | 1,323,624 | Qurayyat | 102,903 | Ad Dilam | 35,371 |
Medina | 1,300,000 | Dhahran | 99,540 | Umm Lajj | 33,874 |
Sultanah | 946,697 | Al Qatif | 98,259 | Al-`Ula | 32,413 |
Dammam | 768,602 | Al Bahah | 88,419 | Abqaiq | 29,474 |
Ta’if | 530,848 | Tarut | 85,371 | Badr Hunayn | 27,257 |
Tabuk | 455,450 | Qal`at Bishah | 81,828 | Samitah | 26,945 |
Al Kharj | 425,300 | Ar Rass | 81,728 | Al Wajh | 26,636 |
Buraydah | 391,336 | Ash Shafa | 72,190 | Al Bukayriyah | 25,153 |
Khamis Mushait | 387,553 | Sayhat | 66,702 | An Nimas | 24,153 |
Al Hufuf | 293,179 | Al Mithnab | 60,870 | As Sulayyil | 24,097 |
Al Mubarraz | 290,802 | Al Khafji | 54,857 | Turabah | 23,235 |
Hafar Al-Batin | 271,642 | Ad Dawadimi | 54,474 | Al Jumum | 22,207 |
Ha’il | 267,005 | Sabya | 54,108 | Duba | 22,000 |
Najran | 258,573 | Az Zulfi | 53,144 | At Taraf | 21,386 |
Al Jubayl | 237,274 | Abu `Arish | 49,171 | Qaisumah | 20,685 |
Abha | 210,886 | Safwa | 45,876 | Al Battaliyah | 16,606 |
Yanbu | 200,161 | Afif | 45,525 | Al Munayzilah | 16,296 |
Khobar | 165,799 | Rabigh | 41,759 | ||
Arar | 148,540 | Rahimah | 41,188 |
Saudi Arabia population history
In the year 2000, the population of Saudi Arabia was 20,663,843, but in the year 2020, the population increased to 34,813,871. A few years before the median age was 21.3 now, but this year it is 31.8. The urban population for 2020 is 29,255,576. The global population rank of the city is 41.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 34,813,871 | 1.59% | 545,343 | 134,979 | 31.8 | 2.34 | 16 | 84.00% | 29,255,576 | 0.45% | 7,794,798,739 | 41 |
2019 | 34,268,528 | 1.68% | 565,772 | 134,979 | 30.3 | 2.64 | 16 | 83.80% | 28,700,362 | 0.44% | 7,713,468,100 | 41 |
2018 | 33,702,756 | 1.82% | 601,577 | 134,979 | 30.3 | 2.64 | 16 | 83.50% | 28,133,138 | 0.44% | 7,631,091,040 | 41 |
2017 | 33,101,179 | 2.03% | 657,732 | 134,979 | 30.3 | 2.64 | 15 | 83.20% | 27,543,623 | 0.44% | 7,547,858,925 | 41 |
2016 | 32,443,447 | 2.29% | 725,780 | 134,979 | 30.3 | 2.64 | 15 | 83.00% | 26,918,214 | 0.43% | 7,464,022,049 | 41 |
2015 | 31,717,667 | 2.95% | 859,241 | 344,561 | 30 | 2.73 | 15 | 82.80% | 26,249,243 | 0.43% | 7,379,797,139 | 41 |
2010 | 27,421,461 | 2.86% | 721,056 | 214,619 | 26 | 3.23 | 13 | 82.10% | 22,512,101 | 0.39% | 6,956,823,603 | 45 |
2005 | 23,816,183 | 2.88% | 630,468 | 149,599 | 23.7 | 3.65 | 11 | 81.30% | 19,358,664 | 0.36% | 6,541,907,027 | 47 |
2000 | 20,663,843 | 2.08% | 405,011 | -70,000 | 21.3 | 4.4 | 10 | 80.20% | 16,579,826 | 0.34% | 6,143,493,823 | 49 |
1995 | 18,638,787 | 2.80% | 481,000 | -22,000 | 19.4 | 5.55 | 9 | 79.10% | 14,739,559 | 0.32% | 5,744,212,979 | 48 |
1990 | 16,233,785 | 4.35% | 622,958 | 143,365 | 19.5 | 6.22 | 8 | 77.00% | 12,503,513 | 0.30% | 5,327,231,061 | 51 |
1985 | 13,118,993 | 6.24% | 685,503 | 276,706 | 19.3 | 7.02 | 6 | 73.00% | 9,581,553 | 0.27% | 4,870,921,740 | 52 |
1980 | 9,691,476 | 5.49% | 454,397 | 157,744 | 18.4 | 7.28 | 5 | 66.20% | 6,415,124 | 0.22% | 4,458,003,514 | 61 |
1975 | 7,419,493 | 4.92% | 316,621 | 96,664 | 18 | 7.3 | 3 | 58.40% | 4,334,558 | 0.18% | 4,079,480,606 | 71 |
1970 | 5,836,389 | 3.80% | 198,551 | 37,401 | 18 | 7.26 | 3 | 48.70% | 2,840,506 | 0.16% | 3,700,437,046 | 76 |
1965 | 4,843,635 | 3.46% | 151,419 | 25,198 | 18.2 | 7.26 | 2 | 38.80% | 1,877,805 | 0.15% | 3,339,583,597 | 84 |
1960 | 4,086,539 | 2.81% | 105,677 | 5,194 | 18.5 | 7.18 | 2 | 31.30% | 1,277,054 | 0.13% | 3,034,949,748 | 83 |
1955 | 3,558,155 | 2.65% | 87,364 | 5,258 | 18.8 | 7.18 | 2 | 26.00% | 923,917 | 0.13% | 2,773,019,936 | 84 |
Saudi Arabia population forecast
In the coming years, the population of Saudi Arabia will increase to 44,562,476. The median age will be 40.2 in the year 2050. As per the studies, the urban population of Saudi Arabia is expected to be 40,708,624. Then Saudi Arabia will be in the world population rank 46. The population will increase slowly over the years.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 34,813,871 | 1.88% | 619,241 | 134,979 | 31.8 | 2.34 | 16 | 84.00% | 29,255,576 | 0.45% | 7,794,798,739 | 41 |
2025 | 37,248,919 | 1.36% | 487,010 | 54,187 | 33.3 | 2.34 | 17 | 85.50% | 31,842,626 | 0.46% | 8,184,437,460 | 42 |
2030 | 39,322,338 | 1.09% | 414,684 | 55,950 | 35 | 2.34 | 18 | 86.80% | 34,142,975 | 0.46% | 8,548,487,400 | 42 |
2035 | 41,073,374 | 0.88% | 350,207 | 58,318 | 36.3 | 2.34 | 19 | 88.10% | 36,170,029 | 0.46% | 8,887,524,213 | 41 |
2040 | 42,473,031 | 0.67% | 279,931 | 38,868 | 37.6 | 2.34 | 20 | 89.20% | 37,878,811 | 0.46% | 9,198,847,240 | 44 |
2045 | 43,648,838 | 0.55% | 235,161 | 38,931 | 38.9 | 2.34 | 20 | 90.30% | 39,396,408 | 0.46% | 9,481,803,274 | 47 |
2050 | 44,562,476 | 0.42% | 182,728 | 40.2 | 2.34 | 21 | 91.40% | 40,708,624 | 0.46% | 9,735,033,990 | 46 |
Saudi Arabia demographics
The life expectancy of most of the population of Saudi Arabia is 75.69 years. The infant mortality is 5.3. The sex ratio of the male population is 57.83% for the population share 20,131,308. The sex ratio of the female population is 42.17% for the population share 14,682,559.
Saudi Arabia religion and politics
Most of the population in Saudi Arabia is Muslim. The Sunni population makes up 75% to 90% of the population. The remaining population is Shia Muslims. Others are foreign workers who are mostly Christian. There is also a population of foreign workers who follow the Hindu faith.
The politics of Saudi Arabia come under the category of totalitarianism. The king is the head of the state, as well as the government. The decisions are made according to the consultations of the princes and the religious establishments. The Quran is considered the constitution of the country.
Saudi Arabia economy
The economy of Saudi Arabia is one of the top twenty economies in the world. It is dependent on oil for its economic growth. It has the second-largest petroleum preserves and its exported all over the world. It is called the energy superpower and contains many beneficial natural reserves.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |