Diriyah
Diriyah, formerly romanized as Dereyeh and Dariyya, is a town in Saudi Arabia located on the north-western outskirts of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. Diriyah was the original home of the Saudi royal family, and served as the capital of the Emirate of Diriyah under the first Saudi dynasty from 1744 to 1818. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Diriyah | 1,713.8 km² |
| Population | 146,086 |
| Male Population | 87,141 (59.7%) |
| Female Population | 58,945 (40.3%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +417% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +64.2% |
| Median Age | 26.9 years |
| Male Median Age | 28.4 years |
| Female Median Age | 24.7 years |
| Timezone | Arabian Standard Time |
Map of Diriyah
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,259 | 64,514 | 88,976 | 146,086 |
| Population Density | 16.5 / km² | 37.6 / km² | 51.9 / km² | 85.2 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 64.2% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diriyah | +417% | +126.4% | +64.2% |
| Riyadh Province | +446.4% | +124.2% | +61.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | +325% | +93.1% | +47.5% |
Median Age
Median Age: 26.9 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diriyah | 26.9 years | 28.4 years | 24.7 years |
| Riyadh Province | 26.9 years | 28.4 years | 24.7 years |
Population By Age and Gender
Diriyah Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6,132 | 5,188 | 11,321 |
| 5-9 | 6,985 | 6,096 | 13,081 |
| 10-14 | 7,412 | 6,552 | 13,965 |
| 15-19 | 7,294 | 6,083 | 13,377 |
| 20-24 | 8,451 | 5,930 | 14,381 |
| 25-29 | 10,787 | 6,920 | 17,708 |
| 30-34 | 10,759 | 5,950 | 16,710 |
| 35-39 | 9,004 | 5,063 | 14,068 |
| 40-44 | 6,692 | 3,582 | 10,274 |
| 45-49 | 5,196 | 2,902 | 8,098 |
| 50-54 | 3,683 | 2,151 | 5,834 |
| 55-59 | 1,983 | 1,040 | 3,023 |
| 60-64 | 1,193 | 637 | 1,830 |
| 65-69 | 969 | 429 | 1,399 |
| 70-74 | 408 | 297 | 706 |
| 75-79 | 192 | 126 | 318 |
| 80-84 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 85 Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Population Density
Population Density: 85.2 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diriyah | 146,086 | 1,713.8 km² | 85.2 / km² |
| Riyadh Province | 8.1 million | 375,013.4 km² | 21.6 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Ancient Population until 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5,444 | n/a | n/a |
| 100 | 6,342 | 1.5% | 89 |
| 200 | 7,388 | 1.5% | 104 |
| 300 | 8,608 | 1.5% | 122 |
| 400 | 10,028 | 1.5% | 142 |
| 500 | 11,683 | 1.5% | 165 |
| 600 | 13,610 | 1.5% | 192 |
| 700 | 13,338 | -0.2% | -27 |
| 800 | 13,066 | -0.2% | -27 |
| 900 | 11,977 | -0.9% | -108 |
| 1000 | 10,888 | -0.9% | -108 |
| 1100 | 11,288 | 0.4% | 40 |
| 1200 | 11,687 | 0.3% | 39 |
| 1300 | 12,086 | 0.3% | 39 |
| 1400 | 10,616 | -1.3% | -147 |
| 1500 | 10,888 | 0.3% | 27 |
| 1600 | 12,249 | 1.2% | 136 |
| 1700 | 10,888 | -1.2% | -136 |
| 1800 | 16,121 | 4% | 523 |
| 1900 | 15,730 | -0.2% | -39 |
| 1910 | 15,388 | -2.2% | -342 |
| 1920 | 14,894 | -3.2% | -494 |
| 1930 | 14,704 | -1.3% | -190 |
| 1940 | 14,465 | -1.6% | -239 |
| 1950 | 14,183 | -1.9% | -282 |
| 1960 | 16,766 | 18.2% | 2,583 |
| 1970 | 21,999 | 31.2% | 5,233 |
| 1990 | 64,514 | 71.2% | 21,257 |
| 2000 | 88,976 | 37.9% | 24,462 |
| 2020 | 163,136 | 35.4% | 37,080 |
| 2030 | 196,888 | 20.7% | 33,752 |
| 2040 | 229,499 | 16.6% | 32,611 |
| 2050 | 258,026 | 12.4% | 28,527 |
| 2060 | 281,156 | 9% | 23,130 |
| 2070 | 297,219 | 5.7% | 16,063 |
| 2080 | 305,926 | 2.9% | 8,707 |
| 2090 | 307,952 | 0.7% | 2,026 |
| 2100 | 303,905 | -1.3% | -4,047 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
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Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Neighborhoods in Diriyah
Neighborhoods and Areas of Diriyah
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ad Diriyah, Saudi Arabia | 41.8 km² | 57,883 | 3,587 / mi² |
Other Cities in Riyadh Province
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ad Dalam, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia | 14.8 km² | 35,800 | 6,253 / mi² |
| Ad-Dawadimi, Saudi Arabia | 30,710.5 km² | 267,451 | 22.6 / mi² |
| Afif, Saudi Arabia | 22,208.7 km² | 79,351 | 9.25 / mi² |
| Al Ghat, Saudi Arabia | 1,035 km² | 18,430 | 46.1 / mi² |
| Al Harig, Saudi Arabia | 3,245.1 km² | 17,687 | 14.1 / mi² |
| Al Majma'ah | 27,296.8 km² | 158,600 | 15.0 / mi² |
| Al Quwaiyah, Saudi Arabia | 50,722.4 km² | 144,969 | 7.4 / mi² |
| Al Zulfi, Saudi Arabia | 1,890.9 km² | 79,147 | 108.4 / mi² |
| Al-Aflaj, Saudi Arabia | 61,953.1 km² | 82,549 | 3.45 / mi² |
| Al-Muzahmiyya, Saudi Arabia | 4,675.7 km² | 70,231 | 38.9 / mi² |
| Dhurma, Saudi Arabia | 4,577 km² | 28,395 | 16.1 / mi² |
| Hareem, Saudi Arabia | 2,745.6 km² | 23,023 | 21.7 / mi² |
| Ramah, Saudi Arabia | 18,985.7 km² | 17,801 | 2.43 / mi² |
| Riyadh | 9,135.3 km² | 6.2 million | 1,762 / mi² |
| Shaqra, Saudi Arabia | 8,342.7 km² | 68,203 | 21.2 / mi² |
| Tamrah, As Sullayl, Saudi Arabia | 1.663 km² | 1,699 | 2,645 / mi² |
| Wadi Al Dawaser, Saudi Arabia | 55,668.3 km² | 129,538 | 6.03 / mi² |
| ثادق, السعودية | 4,084.7 km² | 19,869 | 12.6 / mi² |
| حوطة بني تميم, السعودية | 2,078.2 km² | 53,034 | 66.1 / mi² |
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