Long term urban population region, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Long term urban population region, annual growth rate was 0.2811 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.2811 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
153rd
of 202 countries
All-time high
5.18 % change on previous year
in 1964
All-time low
-0.3087 % change on previous year
in 1994
Years of data
75
1951–2025
Long term urban population region, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 1951–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, long term urban population region, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia stood at 0.2811 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 19.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, long term urban population region, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 5.18 % change on previous year in 1964 and was at its lowest, -0.3087 % change on previous year, in 1994.
Saudi Arabia ranks 153rd of 202 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Long term urban population region, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 3.84 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 3.77 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 1953 | 3.7 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1954 | 3.66 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1955 | 3.62 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1956 | 3.59 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1957 | 3.54 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1958 | 3.51 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1959 | 3.47 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1960 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1961 | 3.4 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1962 | 3.36 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1963 | 4.3 % change on previous year | +27.9% |
| 1964 | 5.18 % change on previous year | +20.4% |
| 1965 | 5.02 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 1966 | 4.89 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 1967 | 4.74 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1968 | 4.58 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1969 | 4.36 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 1970 | 4.14 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 1971 | 3.28 % change on previous year | -20.8% |
| 1972 | 3.59 % change on previous year | +9.4% |
| 1973 | 3.88 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 1974 | 4.17 % change on previous year | +7.6% |
| 1975 | 3.87 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 1976 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -62.0% |
| 1977 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +30.4% |
| 1978 | 2.33 % change on previous year | +21.8% |
| 1979 | 2.72 % change on previous year | +16.5% |
| 1980 | 3.05 % change on previous year | +12.3% |
| 1981 | 1.39 % change on previous year | -54.5% |
| 1982 | 1.73 % change on previous year | +24.3% |
| 1983 | 1.95 % change on previous year | +12.8% |
| 1984 | 2.07 % change on previous year | +6.0% |
| 1985 | 2.08 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1986 | 2.86 % change on previous year | +37.2% |
| 1987 | 2.04 % change on previous year | -28.7% |
| 1988 | 1.8 % change on previous year | -11.8% |
| 1989 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -25.5% |
| 1990 | 0.7877 % change on previous year | -41.2% |
| 1991 | 0.8893 % change on previous year | +12.9% |
| 1992 | 0.387 % change on previous year | -56.5% |
| 1993 | -0.2394 % change on previous year | -161.9% |
| 1994 | -0.3087 % change on previous year | +28.9% |
| 1995 | -0.0647 % change on previous year | -79.0% |
| 1996 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -1760.1% |
| 1997 | 1.26 % change on previous year | +17.0% |
| 1998 | 1.39 % change on previous year | +10.3% |
| 1999 | 1.43 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2001 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2005 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2007 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2008 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2009 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | 0.2371 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 0.2365 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 0.236 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 0.2354 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 0.2348 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 0.2343 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 0.2337 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 0.2332 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 0.2327 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 0.2321 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 0.2843 % change on previous year | +22.5% |
| 2022 | 0.2836 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 0.2827 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 0.282 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 0.2811 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 0.2811 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.338 % change on previous year, 83% of the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 0.2811 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.3865 % change on previous year, 73% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Long term urban population region, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +1760.1% | -0.0647 % change on previous year | 1.07 % change on previous year |
| 1993 | -161.9% | 0.387 % change on previous year | -0.2394 % change on previous year |
| 2001 | -100.0% | 1.41 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year |
| 1995 | +79.0% | -0.3087 % change on previous year | -0.0647 % change on previous year |
| 1976 | -62.0% | 3.87 % change on previous year | 1.47 % change on previous year |
| 1992 | -56.5% | 0.8893 % change on previous year | 0.387 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.63 % change on previous year | 3.47 % change on previous year | 3.84 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 4.33 % change on previous year | 3.36 % change on previous year | 5.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.14 % change on previous year | 1.47 % change on previous year | 4.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.03 % change on previous year | 1.34 % change on previous year | 3.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6598 % change on previous year | -0.3087 % change on previous year | 1.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1408 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 1.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2114 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0.2371 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2743 % change on previous year | 0.2321 % change on previous year | 0.2843 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 150 Jordan 0.3416 % change on previous year compare
- 151 Canada 0.3218 % change on previous year compare
- 152 Norway 0.3181 % change on previous year compare
- 154 United States 0.2807 % change on previous year compare
- 155 Netherlands 0.2766 % change on previous year compare
- 156 South Korea 0.2764 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Saudi Arabia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.5774 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.6339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1019 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 48,374 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.2 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.5868 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.629 (2100)
- Population density 33.03 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 4.10 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is long term urban population region, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia?
- Long term urban population region, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia was 0.2811 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest long term urban population region, annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.18 % change on previous year in 1964.
- What is the lowest long term urban population region, annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.3087 % change on previous year in 1994.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for long term urban population region, annual growth rate?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 153rd out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is long term urban population region, annual growth rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.7%. 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 Long term urban population region, 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 Long term urban population region. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Long term urban population region Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Long term urban population region. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.