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🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia (Asia) has a population of 36,973,555 (2025), ranking 43 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Saudi Arabia: $34,537 /inh. (2025), ranking 49 out of 211. Economic growth is 4.5 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 3 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 2 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Saudi Arabia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Women's legal equality: pay and occupations (1/186), HIV prevalence (1/152), Undernourishment (1/167).
Weaknesses – Saudi Arabia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Electoral democracy index (173/173), Share of adults with the right to vote (173/173), Participatory democracy index (172/173).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Saudi Arabia has $34,537 /inh., above the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Saudi Arabia has 3 %, below the regional median (Asia: 3.8 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Saudi Arabia has 2 %, below the regional median (Asia: 2.4 %).
- GDP growth: Saudi Arabia has 4.5 %, above the regional median (Asia: 4 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $2.7T | 2025 | 17 of 201 |
| Natural resource rents | 25.6 % | 2021 | 18 of 211 |
| GDP | $1.3T | 2025 | 19 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $73,784 /inh. | 2025 | 25 of 201 |
| Net national income per capita | $18,838 /inh. | 2020 | 37 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $36,070 /inh. | 2025 | 42 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $34,537 /inh. | 2025 | 49 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 4.5 % | 2025 | 64 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | -0.2 % | 2025 | 180 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | -2.6 % | 2025 | 12 of 210 |
| Price of a Big Mac | $5.06 | 2026 | 29 of 55 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 2 % | 2025 | 63 of 191 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 65.1 % | 2017 | 71 of 164 |
| Official exchange rate | 3.75 LCU/$ | 2025 | 127 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 74.4 % | 2025 | 38 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 3 % | 2025 | 41 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 63.1 % | 2025 | 48 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 23.1 % | 2025 | 56 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 65.1 % | 2025 | 58 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 10 % | 2025 | 71 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 2.5 % | 2025 | 152 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 5.5 % | 2025 | 178 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise exports | $310.7B | 2025 | 26 of 205 |
| Services exports | $66.9B | 2025 | 29 of 198 |
| Current account balance | -2.6 % | 2025 | 111 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 29.7 % | 2025 | 121 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 57.9 % | 2025 | 137 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 28.2 % | 2025 | 150 of 192 |
| High-technology exports | 0.5 % | 2024 | 169 of 185 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 20,292,000 arr. | 2019 | 13 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $32.6B | 2025 | 18 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $6B | 2020 | 32 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 2.6 % | 2025 | 82 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | -0 % | 2007 | 159 of 160 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0 % | 2025 | 191 of 196 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military spending | 6.5 % | 2025 | 8 of 165 |
| Government final consumption | 20.6 % | 2025 | 54 of 187 |
| Research and development spending | 0.6 % | 2024 | 62 of 155 |
| Budget balance | -2.5 % | 2024 | 82 of 158 |
| Central government spending | 24.2 % | 2023 | 91 of 160 |
| Tax revenue | 8.1 % | 2024 | 142 of 161 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 2.5 % | 2024 | 155 of 159 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves in months of imports | 15.6 months | 2025 | 4 of 177 |
| Stock market capitalization | 184.7 % | 2025 | 8 of 101 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $505.2B | 2025 | 8 of 180 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 50.1 % | 2017 | 77 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry (including construction) | 43 % | 2025 | 12 of 205 |
| Gross capital formation | 31.6 % | 2025 | 27 of 185 |
| Manufacturing | 15.8 % | 2025 | 38 of 201 |
| Gross savings | 28.9 % | 2025 | 47 of 178 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2.6 % | 2025 | 141 of 203 |
| Services | 48.9 % | 2025 | 149 of 202 |
| Household final consumption | 46.2 % | 2025 | 162 of 189 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of men per 100 women | 152.7 per 100 women | 2025 | 7 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 60.4 % | 2025 | 7 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 73.3 % | 2025 | 9 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 99.7 % | 2024 | 11 of 145 |
| Population | 36,973,555 inhab. | 2025 | 43 of 213 |
| Urban population | 84.6 % | 2025 | 45 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 99.2 % | 2018 | 72 of 178 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 23.6 % | 2025 | 103 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.1 per 100 girls | 2024 | 104 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 29.2 yrs | 2023 | 130 of 226 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 3.1 % | 2025 | 191 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 36.4 per 100 | 2025 | 205 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 39.6 % | 2025 | 207 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population growth | 4.63 % | 2025 | 2 of 213 |
| Suicide rate | 2.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 9 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 2.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 9 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 12 of 183 |
| Infant mortality | 4.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 46 of 194 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 77.3 yrs | 2024 | 51 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 51 of 194 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 79 yrs | 2024 | 55 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 66.5 yrs | 2023 | 55 of 183 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 81.3 yrs | 2024 | 65 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 2.31 children/woman | 2024 | 82 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 16.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 89 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 35.9 per 100,000 | 2019 | 182 of 188 |
| Death rate | 2.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 208 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Measles vaccination | 96 % | 2024 | 46 of 191 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 14.1 % | 2023 | 48 of 191 |
| Physicians | 3.41 per 1,000 | 2023 | 49 of 193 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 8 per 100,000 | 2024 | 52 of 206 |
| Nurses and midwives | 6.56 per 1,000 | 2023 | 53 of 196 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 97.6 % | 2024 | 77 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 99 % | 2024 | 81 of 211 |
| Hospital beds | 2.4 per 1,000 | 2023 | 91 of 190 |
| Open defecation | 0.1 % | 2024 | 104 of 211 |
| Health expenditure | 5.7 % | 2023 | 111 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weight of women | 71.7 kg | 2005 | 8 of 48 |
| Average weight of men | 77.3 kg | 2005 | 15 of 48 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 28 kg/m² | 2016 | 19 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 29.2 kg/m² | 2016 | 22 of 190 |
| Tobacco use | 14.7 % | 2024 | 63 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 3.6 % | 2024 | 65 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 25.8 % | 2024 | 78 of 165 |
| Average height of men | 167.7 cm | 2014 | 138 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 155.9 cm | 2014 | 157 of 198 |
| Obesity among adult women | 46.7 % | 2024 | 171 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 40.1 % | 2024 | 175 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult men | 36.5 % | 2024 | 182 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 23.1 % | 2024 | 201 of 207 |
Origins, languages and religions 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importance of religion in life | 97.5 % | 2004 | 16 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 2.6 % | 2020 | 20 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 40.3 % | 2024 | 25 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 92.7 % | 2020 | 29 of 192 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 44.2 % | 2004 | 47 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.1 % | 2020 | 75 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.18 | 2003 | 147 of 205 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.09 | 2003 | 152 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 4.4 % | 2020 | 155 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.1 % | 2020 | 157 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0.1 % | 2020 | 158 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.13 | 2003 | 183 of 204 |
| Majority religion | Muslims (over 50%) | 2020 | 50 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of neighboring countries | 7 countries | 2026 | 11 of 223 |
| Total area | 2,149,690 km² | 2024 | 12 of 212 |
| Land area | 2,149,690 km² | 2024 | 12 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 2,640 km | 2026 | 43 of 227 |
| Length of land borders | 4,272 km | 2026 | 46 of 230 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 24.1 ° | 2026 | 89 of 232 |
| Population density | 16.4 inh./km² | 2024 | 192 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Average elevation | 665 m | 2026 | 54 of 166 |
| Highest point | 3,000 m | 2026 | 65 of 229 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 3.2 % | 2015 | 109 of 212 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 75 m³/inh. | 2022 | 173 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 59 mm | 2022 | 178 of 180 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural land | 81.7 % | 2024 | 6 of 207 |
| Protected land areas | 18.5 % | 2025 | 96 of 210 |
| Arable land | 2 % | 2024 | 167 of 204 |
| Forest cover | 1.3 % | 2024 | 192 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.11 | 2025 | 152 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.15 | 2025 | 153 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.25 | 2025 | 155 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0 | 2025 | 156 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.05 | 2025 | 160 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.03 | 2025 | 172 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.02 | 2025 | 173 of 173 |
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 0 % | 2025 | 173 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive not from multiparty elections | 2025 | 32 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Political regime | Closed autocracy | 2025 | 32 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.26 | 2025 | 148 of 174 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.09 | 2025 | 158 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.08 | 2025 | 160 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.2 | 2025 | 160 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.18 | 2025 | 163 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.17 | 2025 | 164 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.07 | 2025 | 166 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.03 | 2025 | 167 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | -1.72 | 2025 | 169 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 59 pts | 2024 | 39 of 179 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 0.81 | 2025 | 47 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.67 | 2025 | 47 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.74 | 2025 | 56 of 203 |
| Political corruption index | 0.33 | 2025 | 63 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 0.57 | 2025 | 77 of 173 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.27 | 2025 | 84 of 205 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.4 | 2025 | 105 of 173 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.02 | 2025 | 117 of 205 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.29 | 2025 | 120 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -1.73 | 2025 | 191 of 203 |
Women's rights 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in parliament | 19.9 % | 2025 | 127 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 0 % | 2025 | 184 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote not granted to all women | 2025 | 5 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Only one point out of two | 2025 | 13 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Rights not equal | 2025 | 40 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Law covering some forms of violence | 2025 | 38 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 83.3 /100 | 2025 | 60 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 72 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 76.8 /100 | 2025 | 76 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 31.3 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 89 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 56.2 /100 | 2025 | 131 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 25 /100 | 2025 | 156 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 25 /100 | 2025 | 162 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 37.5 /100 | 2025 | 171 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -4.3 pts | 2025 | 192 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Restrictions provided by law | 2025 | 43 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | Death penalty provided for | 2025 | 8 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Restricted for adults and minors | 2025 | 10 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 0.9 per 100,000 | 2019 | 41 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 30 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Allowed at the discretion of the authorities | 2026 | 26 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 52 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Retained and applied | 2026 | 53 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal mortality | 7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 34 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 11.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 65 of 213 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 21.4 % | 2023 | 98 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 32.9 % | 2023 | 118 of 181 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 94.8 % | 2019 | 134 of 204 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $2,124 | 2024 | 18 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $1,067 | 2024 | 32 of 168 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 60 yrs | 2026 | 47 of 78 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 60 yrs | 2026 | 60 of 78 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 64 % | 2022 | 86 of 210 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 6.6 /10 | 2024 | 173 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women married before age 18 | 3.4 % | 2024 | 17 of 144 |
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Right not identical | 2025 | 44 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | Duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 18 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Polygamy recognized by law | 2026 | 45 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 9 yrs | 2025 | 113 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has about 36,973,555 inhabitants (2025), ranking 43 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Saudi Arabia?
GDP per capita is $34,537 /inh. (2025): Saudi Arabia ranks 49 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Saudi Arabia?
Annual inflation is 2 % (2025); Saudi Arabia ranks 63 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Saudi Arabia?
The unemployment rate is 3 % (2025); Saudi Arabia ranks 41 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Saudi Arabia stand in its region (Asia)?
GDP per capita: Saudi Arabia has $34,537 /inh., above the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Saudi Arabia come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.