Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was 4.4 % change on previous year in 2023. ▼ Falling
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 1971–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 4.4 % change on previous year for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in 2023.
The figure is up 342.0% on the previous year and up 21.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 6.32 % change on previous year in 1983 and was at its lowest, -1.49 % change on previous year, in 2019.
That places Saudi Arabia 2nd out of 233 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 53 years of available data.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4.35 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 4.72 % change on previous year | +8.5% |
| 1973 | 5.03 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 1974 | 5.23 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 1975 | 5.35 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1976 | 5.41 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 1977 | 5.63 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 1978 | 5.81 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 1979 | 5.94 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1980 | 6.01 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 1981 | 6.06 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 1982 | 6.26 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 6.32 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1984 | 6.24 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1985 | 6.02 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 1986 | 5.79 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 1987 | 5.91 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1988 | 5.72 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1989 | 5.22 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 1990 | 5.15 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1991 | 4.97 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1992 | 4.81 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 1993 | 4.62 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 1994 | 4.44 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 1995 | 4.31 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 1996 | 4.15 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 1997 | 4 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 1998 | 3.87 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 1999 | 3.75 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2000 | 3.62 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2001 | 5.47 % change on previous year | +50.9% |
| 2002 | 5.22 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 2003 | 4.99 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 2004 | 4.79 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2005 | 4.61 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2006 | 4.45 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2007 | 4.3 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 4.17 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2009 | 4.05 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 3.94 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 3.83 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 3.72 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 3.61 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 3.51 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 3.42 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 3.32 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -49.9% |
| 2018 | -1.22 % change on previous year | -173.3% |
| 2019 | -1.49 % change on previous year | +22.5% |
| 2020 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -249.4% |
| 2021 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -47.0% |
| 2022 | 0.9944 % change on previous year | -15.9% |
| 2023 | 4.4 % change on previous year | +342.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.27 % change on previous year | 4.35 % change on previous year | 5.94 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 5.96 % change on previous year | 5.22 % change on previous year | 6.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.41 % change on previous year | 3.75 % change on previous year | 5.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.57 % change on previous year | 3.62 % change on previous year | 5.47 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.43 % change on previous year | -1.49 % change on previous year | 3.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.2 % change on previous year | 0.9944 % change on previous year | 4.4 % change on previous year | 4 |
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- 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)
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- 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 total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia was 4.4 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.32 % change on previous year in 1983.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.49 % change on previous year in 2019.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 2nd out of 233 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.