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Saudi Arabia Population Pyramid 2038

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2038
Population: 41,561,631

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Summary

Saudi Arabia in 2038

By 2038, the population of Saudi Arabia is expected to reach 41,561,631. That would be 14.4% more than in 2028 (36,344,483).

With a projected median age of 31.4 years, Saudi Arabia would have a youth dependency ratio of 30.2 and an old-age dependency ratio of 6.8 per 100 people of working age. The pyramid is stationary: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level and slow population change.

Ranks #46 of 201 by population Ranks #121 of 201 by median age Ranks #57 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Saudi Arabia
Population
41,561,631
Median age
31.4
0-14 %
22.0%
65+ %
5.0%
Child dependency
30.2
Old-age dependency
6.8
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Stationary
Population 2050
47,693,910
Population 2100
71,006,691
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
12345678
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 2.28

The fertility rate of Saudi Arabia was 2.28 births per woman in 2023, above the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
405060708090
19602023 · 78.7

Life expectancy at birth was 78.7 years in 2023: 81.2 for women and 77.1 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
22456890
19502100
Migration to and from Saudi Arabia
Where immigrants come from (2024)

13,394,579 immigrants live in Saudi Arabia, 39.4% of the population.

Bangladesh2,362,680
Yemen1,999,619
India1,953,496
Pakistan1,937,044
Egypt1,498,313
Where emigrants live (2024)

236,699 people born in Saudi Arabia live in other countries.

Turkey61,221
Libya40,027
Canada35,996
State of Palestine24,923
Australia14,397
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Saudi Arabia compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Saudi Arabia 41,561,631 31.4
Syrian Arab Republic 33,710,715 29.4
Yemen 56,872,165 21.7
Iraq 60,132,231 25.6
Jordan 14,048,317 29.4
Frequently asked questions about Saudi Arabia's population
What will the population of Saudi Arabia be in 2038?
Saudi Arabia is projected to have a population of 41,561,631 in 2038.
Is Saudi Arabia's population growing or shrinking?
Saudi Arabia's population grew 14.4% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 47,693,910 by 2050.
What is the median age in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia's median age is 31.4 years.
What share of Saudi Arabia's population is over 65 or under 15?
5.0% of Saudi Arabia's population is 65 or older, and 22.0% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Saudi Arabia have?
Saudi Arabia has a stationary pyramid: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level.

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