Poland vs Saudi Arabia: Population

Poland
36.55 million
in 2024
Saudi Arabia
35.30 million
in 2024
Poland rank
42nd
Saudi Arabia rank
45th

Population over time

  • Poland
  • Saudi Arabia
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How they compare

Poland currently reports 36.55 million against 35.30 million in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 1.25 million.

Across all 65 years both countries report, Poland has been ahead every year.

Poland ranks 42nd and Saudi Arabia ranks 45th of 186 countries.

Poland has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland Saudi Arabia Difference Ahead
1960s 31.17 million 2.89 million 28.28 million Poland
1970s 33.88 million 4.52 million 29.37 million Poland
1980s 36.93 million 7.99 million 28.94 million Poland
1990s 38.49 million 13.03 million 25.46 million Poland
2000s 38.18 million 20.15 million 18.03 million Poland
2010s 38.01 million 28.32 million 9.69 million Poland
2020s 36.91 million 32.70 million 4.21 million Poland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Poland or Saudi Arabia?
Poland, at 36.55 million against 35.30 million in Saudi Arabia as of 2024.
What is the difference in population between Poland and Saudi Arabia?
1.25 million, with Poland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Saudi Arabia?
65 years are reported by both, from 1960 to 2024.
How do Poland and Saudi Arabia rank globally for population?
Poland ranks 42nd and Saudi Arabia ranks 45th of 186 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Population
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
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Coverage
186 places, 12,090 data points, 1960–2024
Last refreshed

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