What is the Population of Saudi Arabia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Saudi Arabia has a population of approximately 35,300,280 people, making it the 42nd most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.44% of the world's population. With a land area of 2,149,690 km², the population density is roughly 16 people per km².
| Population | 35,300,280 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 42nd of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.44% |
| Area | 2,149,690 km² |
| Population density | 16 / km² |
| Demonym | Saudi Arabian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 35,300,280 | 42nd |
| Poland | 37,392,000 | 39th |
| Morocco | 36,828,330 | 40th |
| Angola | 36,170,961 | 41st |
| Peru | 34,350,244 | 43rd |
| Malaysia | 34,231,700 | 44th |
| Mozambique | 34,090,466 | 45th |
Saudi Arabia compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 46,118,793 | 438,317 |
| Jordan | 11,734,000 | 89,342 |
| Kuwait | 4,881,254 | 17,818 |
| Oman | 5,343,630 | 309,500 |
| Qatar | 3,173,024 | 11,586 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,294,243 | 83,600 |
| Yemen | 32,684,503 | 527,968 |
Saudi Arabia in context
- Saudi Arabia covers 2,149,690 km², making it the 12th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 7 countries: Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.
- With 35,300,280 people, Saudi Arabia holds about 11.7% of the population of Western Asia.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Saudi Arabia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Saudi Arabia — FAQ
What is the population of Saudi Arabia?
The population of Saudi Arabia is approximately 35,300,280 (35.3 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Saudi Arabia in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Saudi Arabia at approximately 35,300,280 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Saudi Arabia is the 42nd most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Saudi Arabia?
Approximately 35,300,280 people live in Saudi Arabia, making it the 42nd most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Saudi Arabia rank by population?
Saudi Arabia is the 42nd most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.44%.
What is the population density of Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has a population density of roughly 16 people per km², based on a land area of 2,149,690 km².
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