Fertility vs contraception, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Fertility vs contraception, annual growth rate was 1.23 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.23 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 81.2%
World rank
12th
of 215 countries
All-time high
6.54 % change on previous year
in 2023
All-time low
-8.84 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Fertility vs contraception, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 1961–2024

-10-505196119922024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Saudi Arabia recorded 1.23 % change on previous year for fertility vs contraception, annual growth rate in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 81.2% on the previous year and up 227.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fertility vs contraception, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 6.54 % change on previous year in 2023 and was at its lowest, -8.84 % change on previous year, in 2020.

That places Saudi Arabia 12th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s -0.0421 % change on previous year -0.4048 % change on previous year 0.2357 % change on previous year 9
1970s -0.4979 % change on previous year -0.775 % change on previous year -0.1843 % change on previous year 10
1980s -1.88 % change on previous year -3.04 % change on previous year -1.09 % change on previous year 10
1990s -3.11 % change on previous year -3.76 % change on previous year -2.75 % change on previous year 10
2000s -3.79 % change on previous year -6.58 % change on previous year 0.4745 % change on previous year 10
2010s -1.65 % change on previous year -6.74 % change on previous year 0.7605 % change on previous year 10
2020s -1.37 % change on previous year -8.84 % change on previous year 6.54 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia

  1. 9 China (People’s Republic of) 1.4 % change on previous year compare
  2. 10 St. Kitts and Nevis 1.4 % change on previous year compare
  3. 11 Serbia, Republic of 1.23 % change on previous year compare
  4. 13 Ukraine 1.13 % change on previous year compare
  5. 14 United Arab Emirates 1.08 % change on previous year compare
  6. 15 Equatorial Guinea, Republic of 0.8576 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 215 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is fertility vs contraception, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia?
Fertility vs contraception, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia was 1.23 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest fertility vs contraception, annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The highest recorded value was 6.54 % change on previous year in 2023.
What is the lowest fertility vs contraception, annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The lowest recorded value was -8.84 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for fertility vs contraception, annual growth rate?
Saudi Arabia ranks 12th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is fertility vs contraception, annual growth rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
Over the last ten years it is up 227.9%. 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 Fertility vs contraception, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Fertility vs contraception. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Fertility vs contraception, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
215 places, 13,726 data points, 1961–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Fertility vs contraception. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.