Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
| Area of Makkah, Saudi Arabia | 137,910.5 km² |
| Population | 7.9 million |
| Male Population | 4,454,615 (56.6%) |
| Female Population | 3,413,283 (43.4%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +312.9% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +45.6% |
| Median Age | 27.2 years |
| Male Median Age | 28.7 years |
| Female Median Age | 25.3 years |
| Timezone | Arabian Standard Time |
Map of Makkah
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,905,622 | 4,170,548 | 5,402,195 | 7,867,898 |
| Population Density | 13.8 / km² | 30.2 / km² | 39.2 / km² | 57.1 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 45.6% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makkah, Saudi Arabia | +312.9% | +88.7% | +45.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | +325% | +93.1% | +47.5% |
Population By Age and Gender
Makkah, Saudi Arabia Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 320,892 | 296,447 | 617,339 |
| 5-9 | 362,985 | 331,372 | 694,358 |
| 10-14 | 380,932 | 342,623 | 723,556 |
| 15-19 | 396,998 | 355,684 | 752,683 |
| 20-24 | 416,857 | 359,846 | 776,704 |
| 25-29 | 476,354 | 373,678 | 850,032 |
| 30-34 | 493,294 | 338,288 | 831,582 |
| 35-39 | 462,113 | 298,288 | 760,401 |
| 40-44 | 349,783 | 214,227 | 564,011 |
| 45-49 | 272,080 | 173,999 | 446,079 |
| 50-54 | 199,530 | 119,096 | 318,627 |
| 55-59 | 122,826 | 77,703 | 200,530 |
| 60-64 | 91,590 | 59,772 | 151,363 |
| 65-69 | 63,997 | 37,042 | 101,040 |
| 70-74 | 29,214 | 23,470 | 52,684 |
| 75-79 | 15,169 | 11,747 | 26,917 |
| 80-84 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 85 Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Population Density
Population Density: 57.1 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makkah, Saudi Arabia | 7.9 million | 137,910.5 km² | 57.1 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Ancient Population until 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 230,619 | n/a | n/a |
| 100 | 268,675 | 1.5% | 3,805 |
| 200 | 313,011 | 1.5% | 4,433 |
| 300 | 364,663 | 1.5% | 5,165 |
| 400 | 424,838 | 1.5% | 6,017 |
| 500 | 494,943 | 1.5% | 7,010 |
| 600 | 576,617 | 1.5% | 8,167 |
| 700 | 565,084 | -0.2% | -1,153 |
| 800 | 553,552 | -0.2% | -1,153 |
| 900 | 507,423 | -0.9% | -4,612 |
| 1000 | 461,293 | -0.9% | -4,613 |
| 1100 | 478,208 | 0.4% | 1,691 |
| 1200 | 495,122 | 0.3% | 1,691 |
| 1300 | 512,036 | 0.3% | 1,691 |
| 1400 | 449,761 | -1.3% | -6,227 |
| 1500 | 461,293 | 0.3% | 1,153 |
| 1600 | 518,955 | 1.2% | 5,766 |
| 1700 | 461,293 | -1.2% | -5,766 |
| 1800 | 482,260 | 0.4% | 2,096 |
| 1900 | 623,025 | 2.6% | 14,076 |
| 1910 | 646,302 | 3.7% | 23,277 |
| 1920 | 666,036 | 3.1% | 19,734 |
| 1930 | 702,595 | 5.5% | 36,559 |
| 1940 | 740,941 | 5.5% | 38,346 |
| 1950 | 781,163 | 5.4% | 40,222 |
| 1960 | 995,579 | 27.4% | 214,416 |
| 1970 | 1,411,763 | 41.8% | 416,184 |
| 1990 | 4,170,548 | 71.9% | 1,379,392 |
| 2000 | 5,402,195 | 29.5% | 1,231,647 |
| 2020 | 8,786,157 | 27.5% | 1,691,981 |
| 2030 | 10,576,338 | 20.4% | 1,790,181 |
| 2040 | 12,274,282 | 16.1% | 1,697,944 |
| 2050 | 13,734,420 | 11.9% | 1,460,138 |
| 2060 | 14,894,393 | 8.4% | 1,159,973 |
| 2070 | 15,661,745 | 5.2% | 767,352 |
| 2080 | 16,050,457 | 2.5% | 388,712 |
| 2090 | 16,089,346 | 0.2% | 38,889 |
| 2100 | 15,816,632 | -1.7% | -272,714 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Cities in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Cities in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Jummum, Saudi Arabia | 7,359.5 km² | 56,394 | 19.8 / mi² |
| Al Kamil, Saudi Arabia | 2,115.6 km² | 22,915 | 28.1 / mi² |
| Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia | 9,190.6 km² | 49,983 | 14.1 / mi² |
| Al Leith, Saudi Arabia | 11,810.4 km² | 161,081 | 35.3 / mi² |
| Al Qunfudhah, Saudi Arabia | 5,623.6 km² | 203,941 | 93.9 / mi² |
| Jeddah | 4,465.2 km² | 4.1 million | 2,404 / mi² |
| Khalis, Saudi Arabia | 3,864.1 km² | 57,812 | 38.7 / mi² |
| Mecca | 6,860.2 km² | 1.8 million | 697.2 / mi² |
| Rabigh, Saudi Arabia | 7,149 km² | 68,513 | 24.8 / mi² |
| Rania, Saudi Arabia | 23,900.5 km² | 54,363 | 5.89 / mi² |
| Ta'if | 51,718.1 km² | 1.1 million | 57.2 / mi² |
| Turubah, Saudi Arabia | 3,838.5 km² | 44,389 | 30.0 / mi² |
Other Regions in Saudi Arabia
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 'Asir Province | 79,830.4 km² | 2.3 million | 73.4 / mi² |
| Al Baha, Saudi Arabia | 9,930.9 km² | 441,946 | 115.3 / mi² |
| Al Jouf, Saudi Arabia | 87,643.4 km² | 512,802 | 15.2 / mi² |
| Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia | 147,531.5 km² | 2.0 million | 35.6 / mi² |
| Al-Qassim | 72,002.7 km² | 1.4 million | 52.0 / mi² |
| Eastern Province | 520,163 km² | 4.9 million | 24.2 / mi² |
| Ha'il | 112,817.6 km² | 653,499 | 15.0 / mi² |
| Jazan, Saudi Arabia | 12,316.7 km² | 1.5 million | 325.2 / mi² |
| Najran Province | 130,258.7 km² | 586,806 | 11.7 / mi² |
| Northern Borders Province | 107,610.3 km² | 367,898 | 8.85 / mi² |
| Riyadh Province | 375,013.4 km² | 8.1 million | 55.9 / mi² |
| Tabuk Province | 132,079.4 km² | 841,842 | 16.5 / mi² |
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