Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan · Country statistics

Saudi Arabia

At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ

Population36.97M2025 · people Gross domestic product$1.28T2025 · current US$GDP per capita$34.54K2025 · current US$ / person Life expectancy at birth792024 · years Internet use100%2024 · % of population Forest area0.5%2023 · % of land area

Statistic

Adult literacy

97.9%

% of people aged 15+·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history

Saudi Arabia2024 · 97.9%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Saudi Arabia in perspective

Region: Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Capital: Riyadh
Country code: SAU

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