Population of Saudi Arabia

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The population of Saudi Arabia in 2026 is approximately 36 million people, comprising roughly 22 million Saudi nationals and 14 million foreign residents. The Kingdom has one of the youngest demographic profiles among G20 nations, with approximately 63 percent of the population under the age of 35. This youthful profile is both a major economic opportunity and a core strategic driver behind Vision 2030.

Demographic Breakdown

Saudi nationals make up approximately 60 percent of the total population, with expatriates accounting for the remaining 40 percent. The expatriate population is predominantly male, reflecting the labour market structure in construction, services, and industrial sectors. Key expatriate nationalities include Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Egyptian, Filipino, Yemeni, and Indonesian communities.

Saudi Youth Bulge: Demographic Dividend or Challenge?

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Saudi Youth Bulge and Vision 2030 Demographics

Saudi Arabia’s youth bulge is a demographic dividend only if Vision 2030 can turn a young, educated citizen base into productive private-sector work. Approximately 63% of the national population is under 35 years old, creating a workforce that is large, digitally native, and increasingly educated. It also creates an employment demand of approximately 350,000 new Saudi entrants annually who need productive, meaningful work in an economy still fundamentally restructuring itself.

Demographics on SAUDI VISION 2030 Intelligence Platform

Population of Saudi Arabia

Demographic Breakdown

Saudi Youth Bulge: Demographic Dividend or Challenge?

Saudi Youth Bulge and Vision 2030 Demographics