Saudi Arabia vs Spain: Population aged 15-24 years
Saudi Arabia
5,107 thousands
in 2025
Spain
5,086 thousands
in 2025
Saudi Arabia rank
48th
Spain rank
51st
Population aged 15-24 years over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Spain
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 5,107 thousands against 5,086 thousands in Spain, a difference of 21 thousands.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 55 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Spain ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 48th and Spain ranks 51st of 230 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Saudi Arabia averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 788.85 thousands | 5,498 thousands | 4,709 thousands | Spain |
| 1980s | 1,365 thousands | 6,427 thousands | 5,062 thousands | Spain |
| 1990s | 2,220 thousands | 6,541 thousands | 4,321 thousands | Spain |
| 2000s | 4,497 thousands | 5,467 thousands | 969.84 thousands | Spain |
| 2010s | 5,325 thousands | 4,667 thousands | 657.94 thousands | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 4,761 thousands | 4,898 thousands | 136.93 thousands | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 15-24 years, Saudi Arabia or Spain?
- Saudi Arabia, at 5,107 thousands against 5,086 thousands in Spain as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 15-24 years between Saudi Arabia and Spain?
- 21 thousands, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Spain?
- 55 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Spain rank globally for population aged 15-24 years?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 48th and Spain ranks 51st of 230 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release