Saudi Arabia Fertility Rate
2.31 births per woman▲ +0.03 births per woman
Dec 2024 · Annual
Saudi Arabia's total fertility rate rose to 2.308 births per woman in 2024, up from 2.28 in 2023. The rate remains slightly above the all-time low of 2.14 recorded in 2022, yet far below the series peak of 7.672 in 1964. Annual data stretch back to 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.31 births per woman | 2.28 births per woman | 7.67 births per womanDec 1964 | 2.14 births per womanDec 2022 | 1960 – 2024 | 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 |
| Life Expectancy | 78.98 years | 78.73 years | 78.98 years | 45.31 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Fertility Rate in Saudi Arabia averaged 3.51 births per woman from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 7.67 births per woman in Dec 1964 and a record low of 2.14 births per woman in Dec 2022. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
The total fertility rate measures the average number of children a woman would have during her reproductive years if she experienced current age-specific fertility rates. For Saudi Arabia, the indicator is expressed in births per woman and reported annually. The series spans from 1960 to 2024.
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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