Saudi Arabia
- Capital:
- Riyadh
- Continent:
- Asia
- Region(s):
- Western Asia, The Middle East
- Abbreviation:
- SAU
35,165,787
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
35,165,787
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Saudi Arabia's population is projected to be 69,658,502 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35,165,787 | 2.34% | 47 |
| 2025 | 34,566,328 | 2.21% | 48 |
| 2020 | 30,991,207 | 1.7% | 47 |
| 2019 | 30,472,811 | 0.36% | 47 |
| 2018 | 30,365,121 | -1.36% | 47 |
| 2017 | 30,782,402 | 0.21% | 45 |
| 2015 | 29,974,938 | 3.57% | 46 |
| 2010 | 25,157,128 | 4.12% | 48 |
| 2005 | 20,559,890 | 4.91% | 51 |
| 2000 | 16,177,722 | 4.01% | 58 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35,165,787 | 2.34% | 47 |
| 2032 | 38,468,946 | 1.47% | 45 |
| 2037 | 41,045,450 | 1.31% | 46 |
| 2042 | 43,620,251 | 1.22% | 47 |
| 2047 | 46,175,490 | 1.15% | 45 |
| 2052 | 48,701,344 | 1.07% | 43 |
| 2057 | 51,197,630 | 1% | 43 |
| 2062 | 53,656,776 | 0.94% | 43 |
| 2067 | 56,058,192 | 0.88% | 43 |
| 2072 | 58,380,747 | 0.81% | 40 |
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Riyadh has a metropolitan area population of 7,623,986, comprising 21.68%% of Saudi Arabia's total population.
As of 2026, Saudi Arabia has a total population of 35,165,787, ranking as the 47th most populous nation in the world.
Saudi Arabia has a net population change of approximately 1,628 people per day, driven by 1,555 births, 224 deaths, and net immigration of 297 people.
Saudi Arabia represents 0.44% of the total global population and 0.7% of Asia's population.
Saudi Arabia has a population density of 16.4 people per km² (approximately 42.4 per mi²), making it the 208th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 84.01% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Saudi Arabia is Arab (90%) , followed by Afro-Asian (10%) .
As of 2026, Muslim (official) is the largest religion in Saudi Arabia, comprising 85% of the population.