Saudi Arabia
Country statistics · 1990–present
Saudi Arabia at a Glance
Saudi Arabia is home to 35.3 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $40,337, it is a high-income economy — reflecting a mature, high-productivity economy. Life expectancy at birth stands at 79.0 years, above the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 35.3 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 16.5 and a death rate of 2.3 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 14.2 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 500,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Saudi Arabia is a major economy by global standards, with a total GDP that is projected at $1.6 trillion (2029 IMF projection). At $40,337 per person, it is classified as a high-income economy — reflecting a mature, high-productivity economy. Real GDP growth is projected at 3.5% in 2029, representing solid growth. With an unemployment rate of 3.5% (2024), the labour market reflects a relatively tight labour market.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 79.0 years (2024), above the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $1,825 (2023), representing moderate per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 97.9% (2024), reflecting high literacy rates. 100.0% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating near-universal internet access.