Kazakhstan vs Saudi Arabia: Total population in thousands
Kazakhstan
20,844
in 2025
Saudi Arabia
34,566
in 2025
Kazakhstan rank
20th
Saudi Arabia rank
18th
Total population in thousands over time
- Kazakhstan
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 34,566 against 20,844 in Kazakhstan, a difference of 13,722.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.7 times Kazakhstan's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Kazakhstan ranks 20th and Saudi Arabia ranks 18th of 75 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kazakhstan | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15,971 | 20,148 | 4,177 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 17,982 | 28,766 | 10,784 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 20,171 | 32,715 | 12,544 | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population in thousands, Kazakhstan or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 34,566 against 20,844 in Kazakhstan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total population in thousands between Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia?
- 13,722, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia rank globally for total population in thousands?
- Kazakhstan ranks 20th and Saudi Arabia ranks 18th of 75 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Total population in thousands (UN DESA). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.