Saudi Arabia Population
37.0M▲ +1.7M
Dec 2025 · Annual
Saudi Arabia's total population reached 36.97 million in 2025, up from 35.30 million in 2024. This marks a new all-time high for the series, which dates back to 1960. The previous record was set in 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.0M | 35.3M | 37.0MDec 2025 | 2.4MDec 1960 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 36.4% | 36.6% | 93.8% | 36.4% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 27.1M | 25.9M | 27.1M | 1.3M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Population in Saudi Arabia averaged 22.7M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 37.0M in Dec 2025 and a record low of 2.4M in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Total population counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship, excluding refugees not permanently settled. The data are reported annually in millions. The series spans from 1960 to 2025.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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