Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate was 1.65 % change on previous year in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 1991–2030
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia is 1.65 % change on previous year, measured in 2030.
That represents a change of down 7.5% on the previous year and down 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 6.71 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -2.01 % change on previous year, in 2018.
Saudi Arabia ranks 72nd of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 5.26 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1993 | 5.16 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 1994 | 5.11 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1995 | 5.06 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1996 | 5 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1997 | 4.94 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1998 | 4.88 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1999 | 4.82 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2000 | 5.53 % change on previous year | +14.7% |
| 2001 | 6.37 % change on previous year | +15.3% |
| 2002 | 6.6 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 6.71 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 6.71 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 6.6 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 6.4 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 2007 | 6.12 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 2008 | 5.81 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 2009 | 5.48 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 5.14 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 2011 | 4.82 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 2012 | 4.52 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 2013 | 4.25 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 4.02 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 2015 | 3.83 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 2016 | 2.69 % change on previous year | -29.9% |
| 2017 | -0.1236 % change on previous year | -104.6% |
| 2018 | -2.01 % change on previous year | +1526.9% |
| 2019 | 0.2352 % change on previous year | -111.7% |
| 2020 | 2.06 % change on previous year | +774.6% |
| 2021 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -28.4% |
| 2022 | 3.48 % change on previous year | +135.8% |
| 2023 | 4.13 % change on previous year | +19.0% |
| 2024 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -40.1% |
| 2025 | 2.04 % change on previous year | -17.5% |
| 2026 | 1.98 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2027 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2028 | 1.87 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2029 | 1.78 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 2030 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.06 % change on previous year | 4.82 % change on previous year | 5.33 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 6.23 % change on previous year | 5.48 % change on previous year | 6.71 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.74 % change on previous year | -2.01 % change on previous year | 5.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.32 % change on previous year | 1.47 % change on previous year | 4.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | 1.65 % change on previous year | 1.65 % change on previous year | 1.65 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 69 Nicaragua 1.7 % change on previous year compare
- 70 Belize 1.66 % change on previous year compare
- 71 Djibouti 1.65 % change on previous year compare
- 73 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 1.64 % change on previous year compare
- 74 Malaysia 1.62 % change on previous year compare
- 75 Panama 1.55 % change on previous year compare
More gender data for Saudi Arabia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 8,519 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.7629 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 28,924 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 28,924 (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 275,243 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 288,722 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 275,525 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 288,548 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 263,011 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 275,073 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia?
- Population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia was 1.65 % change on previous year in 2030, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.71 % change on previous year in 2003.
- What is the lowest population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.01 % change on previous year in 2018.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 72nd out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population (UN estimates and projections). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population (UN estimates and projections). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.