European Union 27 vs Saudi Arabia: Population

European Union 27
386,883
in 2030
Saudi Arabia
28,924
in 2030
European Union 27 rank
39th
Saudi Arabia rank
42nd

Population over time

  • European Union 27
  • Saudi Arabia
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How they compare

European Union 27 currently reports 386,883 against 28,924 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 357,959.

That makes European Union 27's figure about 13.4 times Saudi Arabia's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, European Union 27 has been ahead every year.

European Union 27 ranks 39th and Saudi Arabia ranks 42nd of 91 groups.

European Union 27 has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade European Union 27 Saudi Arabia Difference Ahead
1990s 348,411 7,679 340,731 European Union 27
2000s 365,412 13,451 351,960 European Union 27
2010s 377,529 21,343 356,186 European Union 27
2020s 385,606 25,908 359,699 European Union 27
2030s 386,883 28,924 357,958 European Union 27

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, European Union 27 or Saudi Arabia?
European Union 27, at 386,883 against 28,924 in Saudi Arabia as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between European Union 27 and Saudi Arabia?
357,959, with European Union 27 ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for European Union 27 and Saudi Arabia?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do European Union 27 and Saudi Arabia rank globally for population?
European Union 27 ranks 39th and Saudi Arabia ranks 42nd of 91 groups.
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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Indicator
Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
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Coverage
280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed

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.