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Saudi Arabian Scorecard

Country profile

Saudi Arabia is a vast country on the Arabian Peninsula, defined by its expansive deserts, historic trade routes, and as the birthplace of Islam with the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. It has a population of 33.3 million, a population growth rate of 3.33%, and a median age of 29.25 years.

Its history includes ancient Arabian tribes, the rise of Islam, and centuries of trade and cultural exchange that have shaped the region.

Today, Saudi Arabia is undergoing significant economic and social transformation while remaining deeply rooted in its religious and cultural traditions.

Its capital city is Riyadh.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Saudi Arabia worsened by 0.5% from 2022 to 2023

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GDP Growth in Saudi Arabia worsened by 110.0% from 2022 to 2023

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Unemployment Rate in Saudi Arabia improved by 2.8% from 2023 to 2024

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Inflation Rate in Saudi Arabia improved by 27.5% from 2023 to 2024

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Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Saudi Arabia improved by 1.8% from 2022 to 2023

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Infant Mortality Rate in Saudi Arabia improved by 3.9% from 2022 to 2023

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Human Development Index in Saudi Arabia improved by 1.1% from 2021 to 2022

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Suicide Mortality Rate in Saudi Arabia improved by 10.4% from 2020 to 2021

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World Happiness Report in Saudi Arabia improved by 0.8% from 2023 to 2024

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Freedom in the World in Saudi Arabia improved by 12.5% from 2023 to 2024

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Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Saudi Arabia improved by 0.2% from 2022 to 2023

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PISA Scores (Reading) in Saudi Arabia worsened by 4.0% from 2018 to 2022

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PISA Scores (Math) in Saudi Arabia improved by 4.3% from 2018 to 2022

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PISA Scores (Science) in Saudi Arabia improved by 1.0% from 2018 to 2022

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Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Saudi Arabia improved by 2.0% from 2022 to 2023

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Control of Corruption in Saudi Arabia improved by 50.0% from 2022 to 2023

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Homicide Rate in Saudi Arabia worsened by 25.0% from 2018 to 2019

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Government Effectiveness in Saudi Arabia improved by 36.8% from 2022 to 2023

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Political Stability in Saudi Arabia improved by 41.7% from 2022 to 2023

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Rule of Law in Saudi Arabia improved by 43.1% from 2022 to 2023

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Voice and Accountability in Saudi Arabia improved by 4.5% from 2022 to 2023

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Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Saudi Arabia improved by 1.6% from 2022 to 2023

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Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Saudi Arabia improved by 9.3% from 2019 to 2020

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Renewable Energy Consumption showed no change from 2020 to 2021

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