Afghanistan vs Saudi Arabia: Population
Population over time
- Afghanistan
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Afghanistan currently reports 29,681 against 28,924 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 757.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Afghanistan ahead.
Afghanistan ranks 41st and Saudi Arabia ranks 42nd of 188 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Afghanistan averaged higher in 2 and Saudi Arabia in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Afghanistan | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8,250 | 7,679 | 570.4 | Afghanistan |
| 2000s | 11,934 | 13,451 | 1,517 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 17,771 | 21,343 | 3,571 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 24,959 | 25,908 | 948.43 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2030s | 29,681 | 28,924 | 756.5 | Afghanistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population, Afghanistan or Saudi Arabia?
- Afghanistan, at 29,681 against 28,924 in Saudi Arabia as of 2030.
- What is the difference in population between Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia?
- 757, with Afghanistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
- How do Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia rank globally for population?
- Afghanistan ranks 41st and Saudi Arabia ranks 42nd of 188 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.