Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) was 5,107 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5,107 thousands
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
49th
of 233 countries
All-time high
5,932 thousands
in 2011
All-time low
597.99 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2025
Population aged 15-24 years in Saudi Arabia, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 5,107 thousands for population aged 15-24 years in 2025.
That represents a change of up 3.9% on the previous year and down 4.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 15-24 years in Saudi Arabia peaked at 5,932 thousands in 2011 and was at its lowest, 597.99 thousands, in 1970.
Saudi Arabia ranks 49th of 233 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 597.99 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 629.4 thousands | +5.3% |
| 1972 | 666.67 thousands | +5.9% |
| 1973 | 709.29 thousands | +6.4% |
| 1974 | 757.66 thousands | +6.8% |
| 1975 | 804.57 thousands | +6.2% |
| 1976 | 852.12 thousands | +5.9% |
| 1977 | 902.79 thousands | +5.9% |
| 1978 | 956.22 thousands | +5.9% |
| 1979 | 1,012 thousands | +5.8% |
| 1980 | 1,069 thousands | +5.6% |
| 1981 | 1,128 thousands | +5.5% |
| 1982 | 1,192 thousands | +5.7% |
| 1983 | 1,261 thousands | +5.7% |
| 1984 | 1,329 thousands | +5.4% |
| 1985 | 1,394 thousands | +4.9% |
| 1986 | 1,458 thousands | +4.6% |
| 1987 | 1,532 thousands | +5.1% |
| 1988 | 1,609 thousands | +5.0% |
| 1989 | 1,678 thousands | +4.3% |
| 1990 | 1,756 thousands | +4.6% |
| 1991 | 1,839 thousands | +4.8% |
| 1992 | 1,930 thousands | +4.9% |
| 1993 | 2,027 thousands | +5.0% |
| 1994 | 2,131 thousands | +5.2% |
| 1995 | 2,246 thousands | +5.4% |
| 1996 | 2,368 thousands | +5.4% |
| 1997 | 2,497 thousands | +5.5% |
| 1998 | 2,633 thousands | +5.4% |
| 1999 | 2,776 thousands | +5.4% |
| 2000 | 2,924 thousands | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 3,256 thousands | +11.4% |
| 2002 | 3,618 thousands | +11.1% |
| 2003 | 3,999 thousands | +10.5% |
| 2004 | 4,387 thousands | +9.7% |
| 2005 | 4,765 thousands | +8.6% |
| 2006 | 5,115 thousands | +7.4% |
| 2007 | 5,419 thousands | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 5,659 thousands | +4.4% |
| 2009 | 5,828 thousands | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 5,919 thousands | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 5,932 thousands | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 5,869 thousands | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 5,739 thousands | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 5,555 thousands | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 5,336 thousands | -3.9% |
| 2016 | 5,105 thousands | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 4,840 thousands | -5.2% |
| 2018 | 4,556 thousands | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 4,401 thousands | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 4,504 thousands | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 4,572 thousands | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 4,708 thousands | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 4,914 thousands | +4.4% |
| 2025 | 5,107 thousands | +3.9% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 5,107 thousands is above the median for high income countries, which is 295.36 thousands, 17.3× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 5,107 thousands is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,698 thousands, 3.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 788.85 thousands | 597.99 thousands | 1,012 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,365 thousands | 1,069 thousands | 1,678 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,220 thousands | 1,756 thousands | 2,776 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,497 thousands | 2,924 thousands | 5,828 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,325 thousands | 4,401 thousands | 5,932 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,761 thousands | 4,504 thousands | 5,107 thousands | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
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)
- World population growth 0.6% (2100)
- Population density 33.03 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 4.10 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 15-24 years in Saudi Arabia?
- Population aged 15-24 years in Saudi Arabia was 5,107 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 15-24 years recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 5,932 thousands in 2011.
- What is the lowest population aged 15-24 years recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 597.99 thousands in 1970.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for population aged 15-24 years?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 49th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 15-24 years rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release