Saudi Arabia Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Saudi Arabia's birth rate was 14.6 in 2025, ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 11.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Saudi Arabia's birth rate stood at 14.6 in 2025, a decline of +1.9 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 14.6 by 2025. Saudi Arabia ranked 103rd globally.
Saudi Arabia's birth rate has undergone a significant decline over the past six and a half decades, from an all-time high of 51.54 in 1960 to a current rate of 14.55, ranking 103rd globally. This sharp reduction is comparable to that experienced by peer countries such as Ecuador, which has seen its birth rate decrease to 14.03. The drastic drop in Saudi Arabia's birth rate is a result of changing social and economic factors, including urbanization and increased education among women, which have led to a shift away from traditional family planning practices. The country's birth rate has been steadily declining since the 1960s, with a notable decrease in the 1980s and 1990s. As Saudi Arabia continues to modernize and urbanize, its birth rate is likely to remain low, influenced by factors such as family planning policies, education, and economic opportunities for women. A significant increase in fertility rates would require a shift in societal values and priorities, as well as changes in government policies to support family growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 14.1 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 14.6 | - | - |
| 2025 | 14.6 | −1.9 | #103 |
| 2023 | 16.4 | +1.2 | #123 |
| 2022 | 15.2 | −0.7 | #113 |
| 2021 | 15.9 | −0.7 | #114 |
| 2020 | 16.6 | −1.4 | #118 |
| 2019 | 18.1 | −1.7 | #124 |
| 2018 | 19.7 | −0.1 | #130 |
| 2017 | 19.8 | +0.3 | #127 |
| 2016 | 19.6 | +0.1 | #126 |
| 2015 | 19.4 | −0.4 | #118 |
| 2014 | 19.8 | +0.1 | #121 |
| 2013 | 19.7 | −0.7 | #118 |
| 2012 | 20.4 | +0.1 | #118 |
| 2011 | 20.3 | +0.2 | #117 |
| 2010 | 20.1 | −0.7 | #115 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Saudi Arabia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Saudi Arabia's birth rate was 14.6 in 2025. Ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 11.3% decrease from the previous year.
Saudi Arabia's birth rate peaked at 51.5 in 1960.
The lowest birth rate in Saudi Arabia was 14.6 in 2025.
Saudi Arabia ranks 103rd globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Saudi Arabia's birth rate is projected to reach 14.6 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Saudi Arabia in 2025 was 14.6. This ranks 103rd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Saudi Arabia Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}