Asia · Western Asia
Capital: Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Explore the facts and rankings that shape Saudi Arabia in Country Blitz, from its population and economy to its military, innovation, manufacturing, and neighboring countries.
Country Blitz power profile
Overall rank #17
Saudi Arabia's Country Blitz power profile compares population, GDP, military expenditure, research-and-development spending, and manufacturing output across every playable country. A lower numerical rank represents a stronger position in that category.
Population
37.0M
#43 of 196
78th percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI / UN population sources
View data source ↗GDP (Nominal)
$1.3T
#19 of 196
91st percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Military Expenditure
$80.33B
#7 of 196
97th percentile
2024 · SIPRI via World Bank WDI
View data source ↗R&D Spending
$7.97B
#28 of 196
86th percentile
2024 · UNESCO UIS and World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Manufacturing Output
$201.97B
#18 of 196
91st percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Quick facts
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Region
- Asia
- Subregion
- Western Asia
- Country code
- SAU
Three interesting facts
Saudi Arabia shares land borders with 7 countries: Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
Saudi Arabia spans roughly 2,149,690 square kilometers, placing it around 12th by area in this factbook.
Its 7 land neighbors give Saudi Arabia one of the most connected positions on its regional map.
Geography
Saudi Arabia on the map
Saudi Arabia is located in Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, north of Yemen. Its terrain is mostly sandy desert. The climate is harsh, dry desert with great temperature extremes. In area, the country is slightly more than one-fifth the size of the US.
Economy
Economic profile
Saudi Arabia's economy is characterized by high-income, oil-based Middle Eastern economy, OPEC founding member, Vision 2030 strategy prioritizing economic diversification, increased private sector involvement, and projects funded by sovereign wealth fund and foreign investment, young labor force, falling but significant poverty rate despite lack of official statistics. Major industries include 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. Important agricultural products include milk, dates, chicken, wheat, tomatoes, watermelons, potatoes, olives, eggs, onions (2023). Notable exports include crude petroleum, refined petroleum, plastics, alcohols, ships (2023).
Demographics
People and population
Saudi Arabia has an estimated population of 35,300,280. Language and cultural traditions vary across Saudi Arabia. The population includes Arab 90%, Afro-Asian 10%. The urban population represents 85% of total population (2023).
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