Area of Riyadh | 9,135.3 km² |
Population | 6.2 million |
Male Population | 3,681,962 (59.2%) |
Female Population | 2,534,567 (40.8%) |
Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +443.6% |
Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +60.9% |
Median Age | 26.9 years |
Male Median Age | 28.4 years |
Female Median Age | 24.7 years |
Timezone | Arabian Standard Time |
Map of Riyadh
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Population | 1,143,534 | 2,776,264 | 3,864,739 | 6,216,517 |
Population Density | 125.2 / km² | 303.9 / km² | 423.1 / km² | 680.5 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 60.9% from year 2000 to 2015Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
---|---|---|---|
Riyadh | +443.6% | +123.9% | +60.9% |
Riyadh Province | +446.4% | +124.2% | +61.2% |
Saudi Arabia | +325% | +93.1% | +47.5% |
Median Age
Median Age: 26.9 yearsLocation | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
---|---|---|---|
Riyadh | 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
Riyadh Population TreeAge | Male | Female | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Under 5 | 259,104 | 223,073 | 482,178 |
5-9 | 295,135 | 262,113 | 557,249 |
10-14 | 313,176 | 281,714 | 594,890 |
15-19 | 308,184 | 261,535 | 569,719 |
20-24 | 357,089 | 254,983 | 612,073 |
25-29 | 455,795 | 297,572 | 753,368 |
30-34 | 454,633 | 255,841 | 710,474 |
35-39 | 380,469 | 217,715 | 598,185 |
40-44 | 282,740 | 154,014 | 436,754 |
45-49 | 219,543 | 124,778 | 344,321 |
50-54 | 155,593 | 92,502 | 248,095 |
55-59 | 83,768 | 44,728 | 128,496 |
60-64 | 50,397 | 27,390 | 77,788 |
65-69 | 40,954 | 18,457 | 59,412 |
70-74 | 17,257 | 12,750 | 30,008 |
75-79 | 8,125 | 5,402 | 13,528 |
80-84 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
85 Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Population Density
Population Density: 680.5 / km²Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
---|---|---|---|
Riyadh | 6.2 million | 9,135.3 km² | 680.5 / km² |
Riyadh Province | 8.1 million | 375,013.4 km² | 21.6 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 to 2100Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
---|---|---|---|
1900 | 294,640 | n/a | n/a |
1910 | 318,802 | 8.2% | 24,162 |
1920 | 341,336 | 7.1% | 22,534 |
1930 | 372,773 | 9.2% | 31,437 |
1940 | 405,680 | 8.8% | 32,907 |
1950 | 440,092 | 8.5% | 34,412 |
1960 | 575,631 | 30.8% | 135,539 |
1970 | 835,751 | 45.2% | 260,120 |
1990 | 2,776,264 | 82.3% | 970,256 |
2000 | 3,864,739 | 39.2% | 1,088,475 |
2020 | 6,939,200 | 34% | 1,537,230 |
2030 | 8,377,419 | 20.7% | 1,438,219 |
2040 | 9,767,231 | 16.6% | 1,389,812 |
2050 | 10,987,262 | 12.5% | 1,220,031 |
2060 | 11,984,850 | 9.1% | 997,588 |
2070 | 12,682,149 | 5.8% | 697,299 |
2080 | 13,068,656 | 3% | 386,507 |
2090 | 13,164,016 | 0.7% | 95,360 |
2100 | 12,999,229 | -1.3% | -164,787 |
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.Other Cities in Riyadh Province
Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
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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 |
Diriyah | 1,713.8 km² | 146,086 | 220.8 / 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 |
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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