Quick Data on Saudi Arabia
| Short Name | Saudi Arabia |
| Capital | Riyadh |
| Long Name | Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| Country Code | SA |
| Continent | Middle East |
| Total Area | 2,149,690 sq km |
| Population | 34,173,498 |
| Language | Arabic |
| Nationality | Saudi(s) |
Geography of Saudi Arabia
As a country in Middle East, with coordinates at 25 00 N, 45 00 E, Saudi Arabia neighbors Iraq 811 km, Jordan 731 km, Kuwait 221 km, Oman 658 km, Qatar 87 km, UAE 457 km, Yemen 1307 km. The terrain in Saudi Arabia is described as mostly sandy desert, with an average elevation point of 665 m. The climate of Saudi Arabia: harsh, dry desert with great temperature extremes.
| Surface Total | 2,149,690 sq km |
| Land Surface | 2,149,690 sq km |
| Water Surface | 0 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 4,272 km |
| Neighbor Countries | Iraq 811 km, Jordan 731 km, Kuwait 221 km, Oman 658 km, Qatar 87 km, UAE 457 km, Yemen 1307 km |
| Coastline | 2,640 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | Persian Gulf 0 m |
| Highest Elevation Point | Jabal Sawda’ 3,133 m |
Resources of Saudi Arabia
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, gold, copper. The agricultural land occupies 80.70% of Saudi Arabia, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 0.50%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 80.70% | 1,734,800 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 16,200 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 0.50% | 10,748 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 18.80% | 404,142 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Saudi Arabia
The population of the country is estimated at 34,173,498 people, with the biggest urban area having 7.231 million RIYADH (capital), 4.610 million Jeddah, 2.042 million Mecca, 1.489 million Medina, 1.253 million Ad Dammam (2020). Known as Saudi(s), the people from Saudi Arabia come from diversified ethnic groups such as Arab 90%, Afro-Asian 10%. The official language is Arabic. Religions: Muslim (official; citizens are 85-90% Sunni and 10-15% Shia), other (includes Eastern Orthodox, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, and Sikh) (2012 est.).
| Population | 34,173,498 |
| Nationality | Saudi(s) |
| Official Language | Arabic |
| Other Languages | Arabic (official) |
| Birth Rate | 14.7 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 3.4 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 84.30% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 2.54 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 2.2 beds/1,000 population (2017) |
Governing Type of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is a absolute monarchy. The legal system makes use of Islamic (sharia) legal system with some elements of Egyptian, French, and customary law; note – several secular codes have been introduced; commercial disputes handled by special committees.
| Governing Type | absolute monarchy |
| Citizenship by Birth | no |
| Citizenship by Descent | the father must be a citizen of Saudi Arabia; a child born out of wedlock in Saudi Arabia to a Saudi mother and unknown father |
| Dual Citizenship | no |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 5 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; restricted to males; universal for municipal elections |
Economy of Saudi Arabia
From a population total of 34,173,498, the labor force is 13.8 million (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: wheat, barley, tomatoes, melons, dates, citrus; mutton, chickens, eggs, milk. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: crude oil production, petroleum refining, basic petrochemicals, ammonia, industrial gases, sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), cement, fertilizer, plastics, metals, commercial ship repair, commercial aircraft repair, construction. Its exports cover petroleum and petroleum products 90% (2012 est.). The main import products are: machinery and equipment, foodstuffs, chemicals, motor vehicles, textiles.
| Exports | $221.1 billion (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $119.3 billion (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | Japan 12.2%, China 11.7%, South Korea 9%, India 8.9%, US 8.3%, UAE 6.7%, Singapore 4.2% (2017) |
| Import Partners | China 15.4%, US 13.6%, UAE 6.5%, Germany 5.8%, Japan 4.1%, India 4.1%, South Korea 4% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $54,500 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 324.1 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 99% (2017) |
| Internet Users | 20,768,456 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 73.80% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Saudi Arabia, statistics sectio
