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Saudi Arabia demographics and location data
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Saudi Arabia demographics at a glance
- Population
- 36,987,342
- 2025
- Average household size
- 3.62
- 2025
- Average age
- 24.4
- 2025
- Consuming class
- 39.8%
- 2025
Saudi Arabia has a population of 36,987,342 (2025).
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,987,342 | 2025 |
| Workers | 15,678,999 | 2025 |
| Consuming class | 39.8% | 2025 |
| Premium consuming class | 18.6% | 2025 |
| Average age | 24.4 | 2025 |
| Average household size | 3.62 | 2025 |
Source: GapMaps. These are national figures; local detail is shown in the profile below. Last updated 12 November 2026.
INSIDE THE DATA
Saudi Arabia demographic profile
National figures from GapMaps, shown beside a sample catchment: a 3 km radius around Al Olaya, Riyadh (24.7136° N, 46.6753° E), to illustrate the local detail available.
Saudi Arabia3 km around Al Olaya, Riyadh
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| Category | Saudi Arabia | Ar Riyadh | 3 km around Al Olaya, Riyadh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) | 36,987,342 | 9,851,327 | 239,736 |
| Workers (2025, working within catchment) | 15,678,999 | 4,850,198 | 265,382 |
| Male | 20,918,906 | 5,769,301 | 146,293 |
| Female | 16,085,557 | 4,085,113 | 93,440 |
| % Male | 56.6% | 58.6% | 61.0% |
| Total Consuming Class (2025) | 14,737,342 | 4,827,485 | 169,694 |
| Total Consuming Class (2025, %) | 39.8% | 49.0% | 70.8% |
| Premium Consuming Class (2025) | 6,896,160 | 2,538,255 | 104,036 |
| Premium Consuming Class (2025, %) | 18.6% | 25.8% | 43.4% |
Average age
No. of Residents · 2025 · Source: GapMaps
| Category | Saudi Arabia | Ar Riyadh | 3 km around Al Olaya, Riyadh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average age | 24.4 | 25.5 | 30.9 |
| Average age, male | 27.2 | 27.9 | 32.8 |
| Average age, female | 20.7 | 22.1 | 27.9 |
National, regional and sample catchment figures from GapMaps.
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| Category | Saudi Arabia | Ar Riyadh | 3 km around Al Olaya, Riyadh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average age | 24.4 | 25.5 | 30.9 |
| Average age, male | 27.2 | 27.9 | 32.8 |
| Average age, female | 20.7 | 22.1 | 27.9 |
Consuming Class
No. of Residents · 2025 · Source: GapMaps
Nationally, the largest group is Non-Consuming Class at 60.2%. Within 3 km of Al Olaya, Riyadh it is Premium Consuming Class at 43.4%.
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| Category | Saudi Arabia | Ar Riyadh | 3 km around Al Olaya, Riyadh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Consuming Class | 18.6% (6,896,160) | 25.8% (2,538,255) | 43.4% (104,036) |
| Other Consuming Class | 21.2% (7,841,182) | 23.2% (2,289,230) | 27.4% (65,658) |
| Non-Consuming Class | 60.2% (22,250,000) | 51.0% (5,023,842) | 29.2% (70,042) |
Retail Spending
SAR Per Annum · 2025 · Source: GapMaps
| Category | Saudi Arabia | Ar Riyadh | 3 km around Al Olaya, Riyadh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Spending (SAR Mil.) | |||
| Food and Beverage | 74,649 | 22,067 | 655 |
| Food Retail | 283,166 | 83,708 | 2,485 |
| Apparel | 132,850 | 40,589 | 1,278 |
| Other Non-Food | 191,263 | 58,437 | 1,840 |
| Total | 681,927 | 204,801 | 6,258 |
| Retail Spending Per Capita (SAR) | |||
| Food and Beverage | 2,018 | 2,240 | 2,732 |
| Food Retail | 7,656 | 8,497 | 10,365 |
| Apparel | 3,592 | 4,120 | 5,331 |
| Other Non-Food | 5,171 | 5,932 | 7,675 |
| Total | 18,437 | 20,789 | 26,102 |
National, regional and sample catchment figures from GapMaps.
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| Category | Saudi Arabia | Ar Riyadh | 3 km around Al Olaya, Riyadh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Spending (SAR Mil.) | |||
| Food and Beverage | 74,649 | 22,067 | 655 |
| Food Retail | 283,166 | 83,708 | 2,485 |
| Apparel | 132,850 | 40,589 | 1,278 |
| Other Non-Food | 191,263 | 58,437 | 1,840 |
| Total | 681,927 | 204,801 | 6,258 |
| Retail Spending Per Capita (SAR) | |||
| Food and Beverage | 2,018 | 2,240 | 2,732 |
| Food Retail | 7,656 | 8,497 | 10,365 |
| Apparel | 3,592 | 4,120 | 5,331 |
| Other Non-Food | 5,171 | 5,932 | 7,675 |
| Total | 18,437 | 20,789 | 26,102 |
Household size
2025 · Source: GapMaps
| Category | Saudi Arabia | Ar Riyadh | 3 km around Al Olaya, Riyadh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean household size | 3.62 | 3.48 | 2.05 |
| Median household size | 3.56 | 3.43 | 1.88 |
National, regional and sample catchment figures from GapMaps.
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| Category | Saudi Arabia | Ar Riyadh | 3 km around Al Olaya, Riyadh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean household size | 3.62 | 3.48 | 2.05 |
| Median household size | 3.56 | 3.43 | 1.88 |
Passenger Vehicles
2025 · Source: GapMaps
| Category | Saudi Arabia | Ar Riyadh | 3 km around Al Olaya, Riyadh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Vehicles | 8,670,112 | 2,641,747 | 82,610 |
| Passenger Vehicles per capita | 0.23 | 0.27 | 0.34 |
National, regional and sample catchment figures from GapMaps.
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| Category | Saudi Arabia | Ar Riyadh | 3 km around Al Olaya, Riyadh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Vehicles | 8,670,112 | 2,641,747 | 82,610 |
| Passenger Vehicles per capita | 0.23 | 0.27 | 0.34 |
Residential Dwellings
2025 · Source: GapMaps
In both Saudi Arabia and the sample catchment, the largest group is Rented Dwellings (54.7% and 68.8%).
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| Category | Saudi Arabia | Ar Riyadh | 3 km around Al Olaya, Riyadh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned Dwellings | 29.3% (2,611,643) | 25.7% (646,779) | 13.9% (11,182) |
| Rented Dwellings | 54.7% (4,877,870) | 58.9% (1,480,468) | 68.8% (55,293) |
| Provided Dwellings | 15.3% (1,361,775) | 14.7% (369,683) | 16.3% (13,122) |
| Other Residential Dwellings | 0.7% (64,995) | 0.7% (16,965) | 1.0% (806) |
Dwellings
2025 · Source: GapMaps
In both Saudi Arabia and the sample catchment, the largest group is Residential (67.6% and 81.1%).
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| Category | Saudi Arabia | Ar Riyadh | 3 km around Al Olaya, Riyadh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 67.6% (8,932,553) | 72.8% (2,520,411) | 81.1% (80,465) |
| Public Housing | 6.6% (875,067) | 6.8% (233,777) | 8.0% (7,906) |
| Work Camps | 0.1% (19,828) | 0.1% (4,215) | 0.2% (197) |
| Commercial | 0.0% (4,759) | 0.1% (2,092) | 0.0% (0) |
| Other | 25.6% (3,387,734) | 20.3% (702,502) | 10.7% (10,590) |
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The sample is 3 km around Al Olaya, Riyadh. Every chart above can be produced for any catchment, suburb or trade area.
All figures are GapMaps data. Reference years are shown on each chart.
Frequently asked questions about Saudi Arabia demographics
What is the population of Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has a population of 36,987,342 (2025), according to GapMaps.
What is the average age in Saudi Arabia?
The average age in Saudi Arabia is 24.4 years (2025, GapMaps).
How large is the consuming class in Saudi Arabia?
39.8% of residents in Saudi Arabia are in the consuming class (2025, GapMaps).
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