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UK vs Saudi Arabia Population
United Kingdom has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 5% of United Kingdom’s Population; today the figure is about 53%.
| Year | United Kingdom | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 52,400,000 | 2,435,403 | 5% |
| 1970 | 55,663,250 | 3,562,470 | 6% |
| 1980 | 56,314,216 | 6,047,997 | 11% |
| 1990 | 57,247,586 | 10,640,691 | 19% |
| 2000 | 58,892,514 | 16,177,722 | 27% |
| 2010 | 62,766,365 | 23,978,487 | 38% |
| 2020 | 66,740,000 | 31,552,510 | 47% |
| 2025 | 69,487,000 | 36,973,555 | 53% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom pass Saudi Arabia in Population?
It has not come to that. United Kingdom has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 69,487,000 against 36,973,555 — the trailing economy stands at about 53% 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: