Saudi Arabia Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Saudi Arabia's death rate was 2.5 in 2025, ranked 210th globally. This represents a 8.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Saudi Arabia's death rate stood at 2.5 in 2025, a rise of +0.2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.5 by 2025. Saudi Arabia ranked 210th globally.
Saudi Arabia's death rate has undergone significant fluctuations over the past 65 years, with the indicator reaching its all-time peak of 21.09 in 1960. This high mortality rate was likely a result of limited healthcare infrastructure and inadequate public health services at the time. Conversely, the country's death rate reached its all-time trough of 2.17 in 2017, a stark contrast to its 1960 levels. The current death rate stands at 2.54, ranking Saudi Arabia 210 globally. When compared to its peers, Saudi Arabia's death rate is comparable to Bahrain's 2.13 and slightly higher than the Maldives' 2.22. Jordan, on the other hand, has a significantly higher death rate of 3.24. The decline in Saudi Arabia's death rate over the years is a testament to the country's advancements in healthcare infrastructure and public health services. However, the trajectory of this trend may be impacted if the country experiences an increase in life expectancy, driven by factors such as improved healthcare access and reduced infant mortality rates.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.5 | +0.2 | #210 |
| 2023 | 2.3 | −0.2 | #7 |
| 2022 | 2.6 | −0.0 | #7 |
| 2021 | 2.6 | +0.2 | #4 |
| 2020 | 2.5 | +0.2 | #5 |
| 2019 | 2.3 | +0.1 | #6 |
| 2018 | 2.2 | +0.1 | #6 |
| 2017 | 2.2 | −0.0 | #6 |
| 2016 | 2.2 | −0.1 | #6 |
| 2015 | 2.3 | −0.1 | #6 |
| 2014 | 2.4 | −0.1 | #6 |
| 2013 | 2.5 | −0.1 | #6 |
| 2012 | 2.6 | −0.0 | #6 |
| 2011 | 2.6 | −0.0 | #6 |
| 2010 | 2.7 | −0.0 | #6 |
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 death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Saudi Arabia's death rate was 2.5 in 2025. Ranked 210th globally. This represents a 8.4% increase from the previous year.
Saudi Arabia's death rate peaked at 21.1 in 1960.
The lowest death rate in Saudi Arabia was 2.2 in 2017.
Saudi Arabia ranks 210th globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Saudi Arabia's death rate is projected to reach 2.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Saudi Arabia in 2025 was 2.5. This ranks 210th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_saudi-arabia_death-rate,
title = {Saudi Arabia Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}