Saudi Arabia Population Clock

Saudi Arabia population

35,642,080

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 1.78%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Saudi Arabia

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Saudi Arabia is 35,642,080, growing at an annual rate of 1.78%. That works out to a net change of approximately 1,653 people per day or 68 per hour.

The population change in Saudi Arabia is driven by three components: approximately 564,878 births per year and 80,503 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 1.78% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 2.29 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Saudi Arabia is growing through natural increase.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Saudi Arabia?

The current population of Saudi Arabia is approximately 35,642,080, growing at 1.78% per year.

How fast is the population of Saudi Arabia changing?

By approximately 1,653 people per day, or 68 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Saudi Arabia?

Yes. With approximately 564,878 births and 80,503 deaths per year, Saudi Arabia has a natural population increase of about 484,375 people annually.

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