Saudi Arabia Population in Saudi Arabia

International Monetary Fund · Annual · Importance

17,684,000 (1999) ANUAL · inhabitants · Annual · CSV
Periodinhabitants
Jan 1999 17,684,000
Jan 1998 17,242,000
Jan 1997 16,811,000
Jan 1996 16,391,000
Jan 1995 15,981,000
Jan 1994 15,582,000
Jan 1993 15,192,000
Jan 1992 14,812,000
Jan 1991 14,442,000
Jan 1990 13,720,000

About this indicator

Source
International Monetary Fund
Frequency
Annual
Release
Published annually, referring to a specific date in the year.
What it is
Measures the number of inhabitants of Saudi Arabia and how it changes over time. It is published by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) and is a structural indicator that underpins many economic and social ratios, such as GDP per capita, density and per-head rates.
How it's calculated
Derived from population censuses together with administrative registers and migration statistics, distinguishing between Saudi nationals and expatriates. It is usually reported as a headcount at an annual reference date.
Market implications
Demographic trends shape potential growth, the labour market and consumption. In Saudi Arabia, with a large expatriate workforce and a young population, it is central to employment and diversification policy under Vision 2030.
Limitations
It is a low-frequency series: inter-census figures are estimates subject to revision, and are especially sensitive to inflows and outflows of foreign workers, which make the migration component highly volatile.