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Australia vs Saudi Arabia Population
Saudi Arabia overtook Australia in 2005. In 1960 Australia stood at roughly 422% of Saudi Arabia’s Population; today the figure is about 75%, and the pair was closest in 2004 (101%).
| Year | Australia | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,435,403 | 10,276,477 | 422% |
| 1970 | 3,562,470 | 12,507,000 | 351% |
| 1980 | 6,047,997 | 14,692,000 | 243% |
| 1990 | 10,640,691 | 17,065,128 | 160% |
| 2000 | 16,177,722 | 19,028,802 | 118% |
| 2010 | 23,978,487 | 22,031,750 | 92% |
| 2020 | 31,552,510 | 25,649,248 | 81% |
| 2025 | 36,973,555 | 27,614,411 | 75% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Saudi Arabia pass Australia in Population?
In 2005. Saudi Arabia’s published Population rose above Australia’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Australia and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Saudi Arabia is ahead: 36,973,555 against 27,614,411 — the trailing economy stands at about 75% of the leader.
Are these Population figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — people — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: