Saudi Arabia
Country in Asia
In brief
Population: 37M (2025). World rank 43 of 216; in Asia, 18 of 49. Area: 2,149,690 km². World rank 14 of 249; in Asia, 4 of 50. GDP: $1.3T (2025). World rank 19 of 210; in Asia, 7 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: population 29.8M → 37M, GDP $693.4B → $1.3T, and GDP per person $23,256 → $34,537.
State
- Official name
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Local name
- السعودية
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Region
- Asia
- Form of government
- Absolute monarchy
- UN member
- Yes
Key figures
Practical information
- Languages
- Arabic
- Currency
- Saudi Riyal (SAR)
- Time zones
- UTC+3
- Calling code
- +966
- Emergency numbers
- 112, 911, 999
- Driving side
- Right
- Plug types
- G
- Mains voltage
- 220 / 230 V