Population in the largest city in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Population in the largest city was 24.28 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
24.28
World rank
96th
of 179 countries
All-time high
24.28
in 2020
All-time low
4.8
in 1960
Years of data
14
1955–2020
Population in the largest city in Saudi Arabia, 1955–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in the largest city in Saudi Arabia is 24.28, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
The figure is up 12.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the largest city in Saudi Arabia peaked at 24.28 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 4.8, in 1960.
That places Saudi Arabia 96th out of 179 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population in the largest city in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 5.21 | — |
| 1960 | 4.8 | -8.0% |
| 1965 | 4.83 | +0.6% |
| 1970 | 5.6 | +16.0% |
| 1975 | 6.65 | +18.8% |
| 1980 | 8.7 | +30.8% |
| 1985 | 11.61 | +33.4% |
| 1990 | 17.56 | +51.3% |
| 1995 | 19.23 | +9.5% |
| 2000 | 19.98 | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 20.74 | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 21.64 | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 22.62 | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 24.28 | +7.3% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 24.28 is below the median for high income countries, which is 29.23, 83% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 24.28 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 22.65, 1.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5.21 | 5.21 | 5.21 | 1 |
| 1960s | 4.81 | 4.8 | 4.83 | 2 |
| 1970s | 6.12 | 5.6 | 6.65 | 2 |
| 1980s | 10.16 | 8.7 | 11.61 | 2 |
| 1990s | 18.4 | 17.56 | 19.23 | 2 |
| 2000s | 20.36 | 19.98 | 20.74 | 2 |
| 2010s | 22.13 | 21.64 | 22.62 | 2 |
| 2020s | 24.28 | 24.28 | 24.28 | 1 |
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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 population in the largest city in Saudi Arabia?
- Population in the largest city in Saudi Arabia was 24.28 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population in the largest city recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 24.28 in 2020.
- What is the lowest population in the largest city recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.8 in 1960.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for population in the largest city?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 96th out of 179 countries with data for 2020.
- Is population in the largest city rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Population in the largest city. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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