Saudi Arabia
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Riyadh
36,973,555
2,149,690 km²
Saudi riyal
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Saudi Arabia is located in Western Asia. Its capital is Riyadh, and it has a population of 36,973,555 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 2,149,690 square kilometers (approximately 830,000 square miles). Its currency is Saudi riyal. The population density is approximately 17 people per square kilometer. Saudi Arabia shares land borders with 7 countries: Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
About Saudi Arabia
Arabic
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Asia/Riyadh
Saudi Arabia at a glance
Asia
17 / km²
2,149,690 km²
Approximately 830,000 mi² (square miles)
Riyadh
Economy of Saudi Arabia
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
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Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
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Consumer goods and services price level
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
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Frequently asked questions about Saudi Arabia
What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
The capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh.
What is the population of Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has 36,973,555 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of Saudi Arabia in square kilometers and square miles?
Saudi Arabia has a total area of 2,149,690 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 830,000 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in Saudi Arabia?
The currency of Saudi Arabia is Saudi riyal.