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

Saudi Arabia

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population36.97M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$1.28T2025 · current US$GDP per capita$34.54K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth792024 · yearsInternet use100%2024 · % of populationForest area0.5%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
2.5%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Saudi Arabia2023 · 2.5%
01.22.43.64.81960199320252001: 4.6%2002: 4.8%2003: 4.7%2004: 4.5%2005: 4.2%2006: 3.9%2007: 3.6%2008: 3.4%2009: 3.1%2010: 3.2%2011: 3.1%2012: 3.2%2013: 2.8%2014: 2.7%2015: 2.5%2016: 2.5%2017: 2.5%2018: 2.5%2019: 2.5%2020: 2.5%2021: 2.5%2022: 2.5%2023: 2.5%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Saudi Arabia in perspective

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

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