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In 2026, Saudi Arabia's population is projected at 35,165,787. That is a 21-fold increase on the 1,703,271 recorded in 1950. It is expanding at +1.69% a year, adding about 594.7K people a year. With only 16 people/km², it is one of the world's more sparsely settled countries. Half the population is younger than 29.7 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 32.0 by 2050. Men outnumber women in the population, at 152 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it rising to 71,006,690, up 102% from 2026.
Total population
35,165,787
Density
16 people/km²
Median age
29.7 years
Growth rate
+1.69%
Saudi Arabia is experiencing rapid population growth, adding hundreds of thousands of people each year. The sex ratio of 152 males per 100 females is notably higher than the global average of ~101. The population is gradually aging, with median age projected to reach 32 by 2050 (up from 30 in 2026). Population density is low at 16 people per km². Looking ahead, UN projections show the population reaching 71M by 2100, more than double 2026's level.