Account, in labor force in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Account, in labor force was 83.4% in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
83.4%
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
57th
of 99 countries
All-time high
85.1%
in 2011
All-time low
79.5%
in 2014
Years of data
5
2011–2024

Account, in labor force in Saudi Arabia, 2011–2024

0204060802011201720242011: 85.1 % age 15+2014: 79.5 % age 15+2017: 82.9 % age 15+2021: 84.5 % age 15+2024: 83.4 % age 15+

Source: Global Findex database. Measured in % age 15+.

Analysis

The most recent figure for account, in labor force in Saudi Arabia is 83.4%, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% on the previous year and up 5.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, account, in labor force in Saudi Arabia peaked at 85.1% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 79.5%, in 2014.

That places Saudi Arabia 57th out of 99 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Account, in labor force in Saudi Arabia, year by year

Annual values for Account, in labor force (% age 15+) in Saudi Arabia, 2011 to 2024.
Year % age 15+ Change
2011 85.1%
2014 79.5% -6.6%
2017 82.9% +4.3%
2021 84.5% +2.0%
2024 83.4% -1.3%

Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries

  • Saudi Arabia's 83.4% is below the median for high income countries, which is 98.5%, 85% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
  • Saudi Arabia's 83.4% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 61.4%, 1.4× the median. (10 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 82.5% 79.5% 85.1% 3
2020s 84.0% 83.4% 84.5% 2

Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia

  1. 54 Russia 84.8% compare
  2. 55 Kosovo 83.9% compare
  3. 55 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 83.9% compare
  4. 58 Georgia 83.4% compare
  5. 59 Uruguay 82.0% compare
  6. 60 Costa Rica 81.0% compare

See the full ranking of 111 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is account, in labor force in Saudi Arabia?
Account, in labor force in Saudi Arabia was 83.4% in 2024, according to Global Findex database.
What is the highest account, in labor force recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The highest recorded value was 85.1% in 2011.
What is the lowest account, in labor force recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The lowest recorded value was 79.5% in 2014.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for account, in labor force?
Saudi Arabia ranks 57th out of 99 countries with data for 2024.
Is account, in labor force rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
The figures come from Global Findex database, published as part of Account, in labor force (% age 15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Account, in labor force (% age 15+)
Unit
% age 15+
Source
Global Findex database
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
111 places, 555 data points, 2011–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of respondents who report having an account (by themselves or together with someone else) at a bank or another type of financial institution (see the definition for "financial institution account") or report personally using a mobile money service in the past year (see the definition for "mobile money account"), in labor force (% age 15+)