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Population

3 figures

Population of Saudi Arabia

35,300,280people

The population of Saudi Arabia was 35,300,280 in 2024 (1445–1446 AH).

Change from 2023 (1444–1445 AH): +4.7%

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Population estimates · retrieved by us on 28 September 2026 (17 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH)

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Saudi population

19,635,258people

The Saudi population was 19,635,258 in 2024 (1445–1446 AH).

Change from 2023 (1444–1445 AH): +2.0%

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Population estimates · retrieved by us on 28 September 2026 (17 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH)

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Population of Riyadh Region

8,591,748people

The population of Riyadh Region was 8,591,748 in 2022 (1443–1444 AH).

Change from 2021 (1442–1443 AH): +5.1%

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Population estimates · retrieved by us on 28 September 2026 (17 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH)

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Households and income

3 figures

Average household disposable income

SAR11,839a month

Average household disposable income in Saudi Arabia was SAR 11,839 a month in 2024 (1445–1446 AH).

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Household Income and Expenditure Survey · retrieved by us on 28 September 2026 (17 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH)

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Median household income

SAR7,362a month

Median household disposable income in Saudi Arabia was SAR 7,362 a month in 2024 (1445–1446 AH); half of households are below it and half above.

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Household Income and Expenditure Survey · retrieved by us on 28 September 2026 (17 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH)

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Average household consumption spending

SAR10,884a month

Average household consumption spending in Saudi Arabia was SAR 10,884 a month in 2024 (1445–1446 AH).

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Household Income and Expenditure Survey · retrieved by us on 28 September 2026 (17 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH)

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Prices

5 figures

Inflation (consumer prices)

+1.8%

Consumer prices in Saudi Arabia changed +1.8% in July 2026 (Muharram – Safar 1448 AH) from the same month of the previous year.

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Consumer price index · published by the source on 7 September 2026 (25 Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH)

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Food and beverage prices

+1.5%

Consumer prices of food and beverages in Saudi Arabia changed +1.5% in July 2026 (Muharram – Safar 1448 AH) from the same month of the previous year.

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Consumer price index · published by the source on 7 September 2026 (25 Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH)

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Housing, water, electricity and gas prices

+4.2%

Consumer prices in the housing, water, electricity and gas division in Saudi Arabia changed +4.2% in July 2026 (Muharram – Safar 1448 AH) from the same month of the previous year.

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Consumer price index · published by the source on 7 September 2026 (25 Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH)

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Wholesale prices

+4.6%

The wholesale price index in Saudi Arabia changed +4.6% in August 2026 (Safar – Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH) from the same month of the previous year.

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Wholesale price index · Preliminary estimate from the source; it may be revised · retrieved by us on 29 September 2026 (18 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH)

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Producer prices

+5.3%

The producer price index in Saudi Arabia changed +5.3% in July 2026 (Muharram – Safar 1448 AH) from the same month of the previous year.

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Producer price index · retrieved by us on 28 September 2026 (17 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH)

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Real estate and construction

3 figures

Real estate price index

+1.3%

The real estate price index in Saudi Arabia changed +1.3% in Q2 2026 (Shawwal 1447 – Muharram 1448 AH) from the same quarter of the previous year.

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Real estate price index · published by the source on 19 July 2026 (5 Safar 1448 AH)

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Residential real estate prices

+2.6%

The residential real estate price index in Saudi Arabia changed +2.6% in Q2 2026 (Shawwal 1447 – Muharram 1448 AH) from the same quarter of the previous year.

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Real estate price index · published by the source on 19 July 2026 (5 Safar 1448 AH)

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Construction costs

+2.3%

The construction cost index in Saudi Arabia changed +2.3% in August 2026 (Safar – Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH) from the same month of the previous year.

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Construction cost index · published by the source on 21 September 2026 (10 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH)

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Labour

4 figures

Unemployment among Saudis

6.4%

The unemployment rate among Saudis was 6.4% in Q1 2026 (Rajab – Shawwal 1447 AH).

Change from Q1 2025 (Rajab – Shawwal 1446 AH): +0.1 percentage points

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Labour Force Survey · retrieved by us on 30 September 2026 (19 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH)

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Unemployment among Saudi women

9.0%

The unemployment rate among Saudi women was 9.0% in Q1 2026 (Rajab – Shawwal 1447 AH).

Change from Q1 2025 (Rajab – Shawwal 1446 AH): −1.5 percentage points

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Labour Force Survey · retrieved by us on 30 September 2026 (19 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH)

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Unemployment, total population

3.1%

The unemployment rate for the total population (Saudis and non-Saudis) was 3.1% in Q1 2026 (Rajab – Shawwal 1447 AH).

Change from Q1 2025 (Rajab – Shawwal 1446 AH): +0.3 percentage points

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Labour Force Survey · retrieved by us on 30 September 2026 (19 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH)

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Average wage of Saudis

SAR10,088a month

The average monthly wage of Saudis in paid employment was SAR 10,088 in Q4 2024 (Rabi' al-Awwal – Jumada al-Akhirah 1446 AH).

Change from Q4 2023 (Rabi' al-Awwal – Jumada al-Akhirah 1445 AH): +0.9%

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Labour Force Survey · retrieved by us on 30 September 2026 (19 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH)

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Macroeconomy

3 figures

Real GDP growth

−4.7%

Real gross domestic product of Saudi Arabia changed −4.7% in Q2 2026 (Shawwal 1447 – Muharram 1448 AH) from the same quarter of the previous year.

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Quarterly national accounts · Preliminary estimate from the source; it may be revised · published by the source on 8 September 2026 (26 Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH)

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Growth of non-oil activities

+0.8%

Real output of non-oil activities in Saudi Arabia changed +0.8% in Q2 2026 (Shawwal 1447 – Muharram 1448 AH) from the same quarter of the previous year.

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Quarterly national accounts · Preliminary estimate from the source; it may be revised · published by the source on 8 September 2026 (26 Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH)

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Industrial production

−8.1%

The industrial production index in Saudi Arabia changed −8.1% in July 2026 (Muharram – Safar 1448 AH) from the same month of the previous year.

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Industrial production index · retrieved by us on 30 September 2026 (19 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH)

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Establishments and confidence

4 figures

New establishments

320,318establishments

The number of new establishments in Saudi Arabia was 320,318 in 2024 (1445–1446 AH).

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Business demography · published by the source on 31 December 2025 (11 Rajab 1447 AH)

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Business density

37.4establishments per 1,000 residents

Business density in Saudi Arabia was 37.4 active establishments per 1,000 residents in 2024 (1445–1446 AH).

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Business demography · published by the source on 31 December 2025 (11 Rajab 1447 AH)

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Consumer confidence

114.1points

The general consumer confidence index in Saudi Arabia stood at 114.1 points in March 2026 (Ramadan – Shawwal 1447 AH).

Change from March 2025 (Ramadan – Shawwal 1446 AH): −0.4 points

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Consumer confidence index · published by the source on 30 June 2026 (15 Muharram 1448 AH)

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Business confidence

56.7points

The general business confidence index in Saudi Arabia stood at 56.7 points in August 2026 (Safar – Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH).

Change from August 2025 (Safar – Rabi' al-Awwal 1447 AH): −4.1 points

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Business confidence index · published by the source on 8 September 2026 (26 Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH)

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Tourism, Hajj and Umrah

4 figures

Hotel occupancy

47.8%

The hotel room occupancy rate in Saudi Arabia was 47.8% in September 2025 (Rabi' al-Awwal – Rabi' al-Akhir 1447 AH).

Change from September 2024 (Safar – Rabi' al-Awwal 1446 AH): +2.3 percentage points

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Tourism hospitality statistics · retrieved by us on 30 September 2026 (19 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH)

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Average daily hotel room rate

SAR343

The average daily rate of a hotel room in Saudi Arabia was SAR 343 in September 2025 (Rabi' al-Awwal – Rabi' al-Akhir 1447 AH).

Change from September 2024 (Safar – Rabi' al-Awwal 1446 AH): −11.6%

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Tourism hospitality statistics · retrieved by us on 30 September 2026 (19 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH)

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Umrah performers in a quarter

11,291,326performers

The number of Umrah performers (domestic and from abroad) was 11,291,326 in Q4 2025 (Rabi' al-Akhir – Rajab 1447 AH).

Change from Q4 2024 (Rabi' al-Awwal – Jumada al-Akhirah 1446 AH): +51.9%

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Umrah statistics · retrieved by us on 30 September 2026 (19 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH)

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Number of pilgrims

1,707,301pilgrims

The number of Hajj pilgrims (domestic and from abroad) was 1,707,301 in the 1447 AH (2026) season.

Change from 1446 AH (2025): +2.0%

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Hajj statistics · retrieved by us on 30 September 2026 (19 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH)

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Energy and society

3 figures

Residential electricity use per person

4,567kWh

Residential electricity consumption was 4,567 kilowatt-hours per person in 2024 (1445–1446 AH).

Change from 2023 (1444–1445 AH): +0.7%

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Electricity statistics · retrieved by us on 30 September 2026 (19 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH)

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Internet users

99.0%

The share of individuals using the internet in Saudi Arabia was 99.0% in 2025 (1446–1447 AH).

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — ICT indicators for households and individuals · retrieved by us on 30 September 2026 (19 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH)

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Life expectancy at birth for Saudis

77.9years

Life expectancy at birth for Saudis was 77.9 years in 2022 (1443–1444 AH).

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Health indicators · retrieved by us on 30 September 2026 (19 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH)

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Spending

2 figures

Point-of-sale spending in a week

SAR13,373million

Spending through points of sale in Saudi Arabia was SAR 13,373 million in the week of 20–26 September 2026 · 9–15 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH.

Change from the week of 21–27 September 2025 · 29 Rabi' al-Awwal – 5 Rabi' al-Akhir 1447 AH: +4.7%

Source: Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), weekly point-of-sale data — Weekly point-of-sale data · published by the source on 26 September 2026 (15 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH)

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Point-of-sale spending in Riyadh

SAR4,686million

Spending through points of sale in Riyadh city was SAR 4,686 million in the week of 20–26 September 2026 · 9–15 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH.

Change from the week of 21–27 September 2025 · 29 Rabi' al-Awwal – 5 Rabi' al-Akhir 1447 AH: +2.9%

Source: Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), weekly point-of-sale data — Weekly point-of-sale data · published by the source on 26 September 2026 (15 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH)

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How we calculate them

Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), Saudi Arabia — Business confidence index, Business demography, Construction cost index, Consumer confidence index, Consumer price index, Electricity statistics, Hajj statistics, Health indicators, Household Income and Expenditure Survey, ICT indicators for households and individuals, Industrial production index, Labour Force Survey, Population estimates, Producer price index, Quarterly national accounts, Real estate price index, Tourism hospitality statistics, Umrah statistics, Wholesale price index, the official source of the original data. DataPulse organised the data and made calculations on it (such as percentage changes and regrouping). This processing and its results are ours; they are not an official statistic issued by GASTAT and do not imply its endorsement.

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The attribution statement in Arabic (the Arabic text governs; the English above is a summary)

المصدر: الهيئة العامة للإحصاء (المملكة العربية السعودية) — إحصاءات الحج، إحصاءات العمرة، إحصاءات الكهرباء، إحصاءات مرافق الضيافة السياحية، الحسابات القومية الربعية، الرقم القياسي لأسعار الجملة، الرقم القياسي لأسعار العقار، الرقم القياسي لأسعار المستهلك، الرقم القياسي لأسعار المنتجين، الرقم القياسي لتكاليف البناء، الرقم القياسي للإنتاج الصناعي، المؤشرات الصحية، تقديرات السكان، ديموغرافيا الأعمال، مؤشر ثقة الأعمال، مؤشر ثقة المستهلك، مؤشرات الاتصالات وتقنية المعلومات للأسر والأفراد، مسح القوى العاملة، مسح دخل الأسرة وإنفاقها، وهي المصدر الرسمي للبيانات الأصلية. أجرت «نبض البيانات» على البيانات تنظيمًا وحسابًا (مثل: حساب نسب التغيّر وإعادة التجميع). هذه المعالجة والنتائج من إعدادنا وليست إحصاءً رسميًا صادرًا عن الهيئة، ولا تعني تزكية منها.

شروط إعادة الاستخدام: سياسة استخدام بيانات الهيئة. لا نستخدم شعار الهيئة ولا علاماتها.

Source: Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), weekly point-of-sale data; DataPulse calculations. Card spending at points of sale only; it does not include cash or e-commerce.