Saudi Arabia vs Spain: School-age population
Saudi Arabia
1.58 million
in 2025
Spain
1.54 million
in 2024
Saudi Arabia rank
19th
Spain rank
20th
School-age population over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Spain
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 1.58 million against 1.54 million in Spain, a difference of 49,090.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 19th and Spain ranks 20th of 72 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.37 million | 1.74 million | 371,382 | Spain |
| 2010s | 1.31 million | 1.48 million | 171,060 | Spain |
| 2020s | 1.47 million | 1.53 million | 65,252 | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher school-age population, Saudi Arabia or Spain?
- Saudi Arabia, at 1.58 million against 1.54 million in Spain as of 2025.
- What is the difference in school-age population between Saudi Arabia and Spain?
- 49,090, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Spain?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Spain rank globally for school-age population?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 19th and Spain ranks 20th of 72 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as School-age population (lower secondary level). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.