Buraydah's 2020 population is now estimated at 668,775. In 1950, the population of Buraydah was 20,000. Buraydah has grown by 100,935 since 2015, which represents a 3.33% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Buraydah, which typically includes Buraydah's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| Year | Population | Growth Rate (%) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2035 | 844,575 | 1.17% | 47,717 |
| 2030 | 796,858 | 1.48% | 56,279 |
| 2025 | 740,579 | 2.06% | 71,804 |
| 2020 | 668,775 | 3.33% | 100,935 |
| 2015 | 567,840 | 3.83% | 97,338 |
| 2010 | 470,502 | 3.83% | 80,654 |
| 2005 | 389,848 | 3.61% | 63,380 |
| 2000 | 326,468 | 3.57% | 52,559 |
| 1995 | 273,909 | 5.22% | 61,527 |
| 1990 | 212,382 | 7.28% | 62,943 |
| 1985 | 149,439 | 7.28% | 44,279 |
| 1980 | 105,160 | 7.29% | 31,174 |
| 1975 | 73,986 | 3.60% | 11,985 |
| 1970 | 62,001 | 2.91% | 8,285 |
| 1965 | 53,716 | 5.23% | 12,087 |
| 1960 | 41,629 | 7.61% | 12,776 |
| 1955 | 28,853 | 7.60% | 8,853 |
| 1950 | 20,000 | 0.00% |