Fertility Rate: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's fertility rate is currently 2.308 births per woman as of 2024. # Saudi Arabia Fertility Rate Saudi Arabia's fertility rate stands at 2.
Current (2024)
2.308 births per woman
+1.2% y/y
Peak (1964)
7.672 births per woman
Low (2022)
2.14 births per woman
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Fertility Rate — Saudi Arabia
1960 — 2024
Fertility Rate — Saudi Arabia
Analysis# Saudi Arabia Fertility Rate
Saudi Arabia's fertility rate stands at 2.308 births per woman in 2024, marking a dramatic decline from its 1964 peak of 7.672. The nation has experienced a 69.7% decrease since 1960, reflecting one of the world's most significant demographic shifts. The all-time low of 2.14 births per woman occurred in 2022, with rates remaining near replacement level in subsequent years.
The steepest fertility decline occurred between the 1960s and early 2000s, driven by increased female education, urbanization, and improved access to family planning. After 2021's low point, the rate ticked upward slightly to 2.308 by 2024, suggesting potential stabilization around replacement-level fertility. This trajectory positions Saudi Arabia among countries with completed demographic transitions, with future rates likely to remain stable in the 2.2–2.4 range absent significant policy changes.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.308 births per woman | +1.23% |
| 2023 | 2.28 births per woman | +6.54% |
| 2022 | 2.14 births per woman | -1.38% |
| 2021 | 2.17 births per woman | -4.41% |
| 2020 | 2.27 births per woman | -8.84% |
| 2019 | 2.49 births per woman | -6.74% |
| 2018 | 2.67 births per woman | +0.00% |
| 2017 | 2.67 births per woman | +0.75% |
| 2016 | 2.65 births per woman | +0.76% |
| 2015 | 2.63 births per woman | -1.87% |
| 2014 | 2.68 births per woman | +0.37% |
| 2013 | 2.67 births per woman | -3.96% |
| 2012 | 2.78 births per woman | -0.71% |
| 2011 | 2.8 births per woman | -0.36% |
| 2010 | 2.81 births per woman | -4.75% |
| 2009 | 2.95 births per woman | -4.03% |
| 2008 | 3.074 births per woman | -3.49% |
| 2007 | 3.185 births per woman | +0.28% |
| 2006 | 3.176 births per woman | +0.47% |
| 2005 | 3.161 births per woman | -3.16% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3.264 births per woman | -5.80% |
| 2003 | 3.465 births per woman | -6.58% |
| 2002 | 3.709 births per woman | -6.43% |
| 2001 | 3.964 births per woman | -5.75% |
| 2000 | 4.206 births per woman | -3.40% |
| 1999 | 4.354 births per woman | -3.76% |
| 1998 | 4.524 births per woman | -2.84% |
| 1997 | 4.656 births per woman | -3.24% |
| 1996 | 4.812 births per woman | -3.49% |
| 1995 | 4.986 births per woman | -3.39% |
| 1994 | 5.161 births per woman | -3.10% |
| 1993 | 5.326 births per woman | -2.97% |
| 1992 | 5.489 births per woman | -2.75% |
| 1991 | 5.644 births per woman | -2.76% |
| 1990 | 5.804 births per woman | -2.86% |
| 1989 | 5.975 births per woman | -2.85% |
| 1988 | 6.15 births per woman | -3.04% |
| 1987 | 6.343 births per woman | -2.67% |
| 1986 | 6.517 births per woman | -1.99% |
| 1985 | 6.649 births per woman | -1.87% |
| 1984 | 6.776 births per woman | -1.44% |
| 1983 | 6.875 births per woman | -1.49% |
| 1982 | 6.979 births per woman | -1.25% |
| 1981 | 7.067 births per woman | -1.09% |
| 1980 | 7.145 births per woman | -1.13% |
| 1979 | 7.227 births per woman | -0.50% |
| 1978 | 7.263 births per woman | -0.44% |
| 1977 | 7.295 births per woman | -0.48% |
| 1976 | 7.33 births per woman | -0.54% |
| 1975 | 7.37 births per woman | -0.75% |
| 1974 | 7.426 births per woman | -0.77% |
| 1973 | 7.484 births per woman | -0.73% |
| 1972 | 7.539 births per woman | -0.22% |
| 1971 | 7.556 births per woman | -0.36% |
| 1970 | 7.583 births per woman | -0.18% |
| 1969 | 7.597 births per woman | -0.39% |
| 1968 | 7.627 births per woman | -0.40% |
| 1967 | 7.658 births per woman | +0.04% |
| 1966 | 7.655 births per woman | -0.04% |
| 1965 | 7.658 births per woman | -0.18% |
| 1964 | 7.672 births per woman | +0.24% |
| 1963 | 7.654 births per woman | +0.24% |
| 1962 | 7.636 births per woman | +0.03% |
| 1961 | 7.634 births per woman | +0.10% |
| 1960 | 7.626 births per woman | — |
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