Saudi Arabia vs United Kingdom: School-age population
Saudi Arabia
3.32 million
in 2025
United Kingdom
4.78 million
in 2024
Saudi Arabia rank
12th
United Kingdom rank
9th
School-age population over time
- Saudi Arabia
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 4.78 million against 3.32 million in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 1.46 million.
That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.4 times Saudi Arabia's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 12th and United Kingdom ranks 9th of 72 countries.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.61 million | 4.39 million | 1.79 million | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 2.81 million | 4.53 million | 1.72 million | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 3.21 million | 4.77 million | 1.55 million | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher school-age population, Saudi Arabia or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 4.78 million against 3.32 million in Saudi Arabia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in school-age population between Saudi Arabia and United Kingdom?
- 1.46 million, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and United Kingdom?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Saudi Arabia and United Kingdom rank globally for school-age population?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 12th and United Kingdom ranks 9th of 72 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as School-age population (primary level). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.