Saudi Arabia Facts
Capital of Saudi ArabiaThe capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh.
| Capital | Riyadh |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 33.7 million |
| Total area | 2,149,690 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 16 people per km² |
| Currency | Saudi riyal (SAR) |
| Region | Asia |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 33.7 million people = 33,700,000 people. Divided by 2,149,690 km²: 15.68 people per km², which rounds to 16.
Check it backwards
16 × 2,149,690 km² ≈ 33,750,133 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
The capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh.
How many people live in Saudi Arabia?
About 33.7 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 16 people per km².
How big is Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia covers 2,149,690 km² in total area.
What currency does Saudi Arabia use?
The Saudi riyal (SAR).