Population · Asia · 2025 data
Saudi Arabia Population
Saudi Arabia had a population of 36.97 million in 2025, ranking #43 of 216 countries and territories (0.45% of the world). The population grew by 24.0% over the past ten years.
36.97 million
Population (2025) · #43
+4.63%
Annual growth
16
People per km²
85%
Live in cities
Population of Saudi Arabia, 1960–2025
2.41960
2.91965
3.61970
4.61975
6.01980
8.21985
10.61990
13.31995
16.22000
20.62005
24.02010
29.82015
31.62020
37.02025
Values in millions · World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0)
Population by year (table)
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36,973,555 | +4.74% |
| 2024 | 35,300,280 | +4.74% |
| 2023 | 33,702,731 | +4.75% |
| 2022 | 32,175,224 | +4.52% |
| 2021 | 30,784,383 | -2.43% |
| 2020 | 31,552,510 | +4.95% |
| 2019 | 30,063,799 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 30,196,281 | -2.52% |
| 2017 | 30,977,355 | +0.07% |
| 2016 | 30,954,198 | +3.82% |
| 2015 | 29,816,382 | +5.32% |
| 2014 | 28,309,273 | +2.48% |
| 2013 | 27,624,004 | +5.56% |
| 2012 | 26,168,861 | +4.29% |
| 2011 | 25,091,867 | +4.64% |
| 2010 | 23,978,487 | -0.99% |
| 2009 | 24,217,654 | +3.99% |
| 2008 | 23,287,877 | +4.11% |
| 2007 | 22,368,313 | +4.24% |
| 2006 | 21,459,144 | +4.37% |
| 2005 | 20,559,890 | +4.53% |
| 2004 | 19,669,480 | +4.70% |
| 2003 | 18,786,767 | +4.89% |
| 2002 | 17,910,910 | +5.10% |
| 2001 | 17,041,397 | +5.34% |
| 2000 | 16,177,722 | +4.56% |
| 1999 | 15,472,075 | +3.69% |
| 1998 | 14,922,185 | +3.81% |
| 1997 | 14,374,943 | +3.93% |
| 1996 | 13,831,009 | +4.08% |
| 1995 | 13,289,245 | +4.23% |
| 1994 | 12,750,040 | +4.37% |
| 1993 | 12,215,862 | +4.53% |
| 1992 | 11,686,676 | +4.71% |
| 1991 | 11,160,744 | +4.89% |
| 1990 | 10,640,691 | +5.06% |
| 1989 | 10,128,394 | +5.18% |
| 1988 | 9,629,165 | +5.47% |
| 1987 | 9,130,194 | +5.81% |
| 1986 | 8,628,639 | +5.85% |
| 1985 | 8,151,779 | +5.90% |
| 1984 | 7,697,307 | +6.13% |
| 1983 | 7,252,941 | +6.28% |
| 1982 | 6,824,486 | +6.29% |
| 1981 | 6,420,551 | +6.16% |
| 1980 | 6,047,997 | +6.04% |
| 1979 | 5,703,698 | +5.98% |
| 1978 | 5,381,902 | +5.88% |
| 1977 | 5,083,048 | +5.72% |
| 1976 | 4,807,933 | +5.52% |
| 1975 | 4,556,287 | +5.38% |
| 1974 | 4,323,632 | +5.29% |
| 1973 | 4,106,344 | +5.14% |
| 1972 | 3,905,722 | +4.88% |
| 1971 | 3,724,031 | +4.54% |
| 1970 | 3,562,470 | +4.25% |
| 1969 | 3,417,114 | +4.09% |
| 1968 | 3,282,711 | +3.97% |
| 1967 | 3,157,242 | +3.86% |
| 1966 | 3,039,887 | +3.79% |
| 1965 | 2,928,771 | +3.78% |
| 1964 | 2,821,968 | +3.77% |
| 1963 | 2,719,341 | +3.76% |
| 1962 | 2,620,910 | +3.74% |
| 1961 | 2,526,347 | +3.73% |
| 1960 | 2,435,403 | — |
Demographics of Saudi Arabia
79.0
Life expectancy (years)
2.31
Births per woman (above replacement)
3.1%
Aged 65 and over
32.8 years
Median age
Ethnic groups
Arab 90%, Afro-Asian 10%
Languages
Arabic (official)
Religions
Muslim (official; citizens are 85-90% Sunni and 10-12% Shia), other (includes Eastern Orthodox, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, and Sikh) (2020 est.)
Where people live
Urban population: 85% of total population (2023).
Largest cities
1
Riyadh Capital
7.7 million2
Jeddah
4.9 million3
Mecca
2.2 million4
Medina
1.6 million5
Ad Dammam
1.3 million6
Hufuf-Mubarraz
872.00 billionSaudi Arabia and its neighbours
Frequently asked questions about the population of Saudi Arabia
What is the population of Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia had a population of 36.97 million in 2025, ranking #43 of 216 countries and territories (0.45% of the world).
Is the population of Saudi Arabia growing?
Yes. The population grew by 24.0% over the past ten years. Annual growth in 2025: 4.63%.
How has the population of Saudi Arabia changed since 1960?
It has grown 15.2-fold, from 2.44 million in 1960 to 36.97 million in 2025.
How densely populated is Saudi Arabia?
About 16 people per km² of land (2024).
What is the largest city in Saudi Arabia?
Riyadh — about 7.7 million people in its urban area, and it is also the capital.
Population and demographics: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Cities, ethnic groups, languages and religions: CIA World Factbook (public domain).