Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Saudi Arabia  | Nigeria  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | Federal Republic of Nigeria |
Continent  | Asia | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Riyadh | Abuja |
Latitude  | 24° 0′ 0″ N | 10° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 45° 0′ 0″ E | 8° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Saudi Arabia is 2,149,690 sq km, and the total area of Nigeria is 923,769 sq km. Saudi Arabia is bigger than Nigeria by 1,225,921 sq km. Saudi Arabia is around 2.33 times bigger than Nigeria.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 2,149,690 Sq km | 923,769 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 1,225,921 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 830,000 Sq Mile | 356,669 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 473,331 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.0 % | 1.4 % |
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Riyadh | Lagos |
Demonyms  | Saudi, Saudi Arabian | Nigerian |
Official Languages  | Arabic | English |
Government Status  | Unitary Islamic absolute monarchy | Federal presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 93 % | 53.5 % |
The people of Saudi Arabia are called Saudi, Saudi Arabian, and the people of Nigeria are called Nigerian.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Saudi riyal | Nigerian naira |
Currency Symbol  | SAR | NGN |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +966 | +234 |
Internet TLD  | .sa | .ng |
Start of Week  | Saturday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | SA | NG |
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | النشيد الوطني (Al-Salam Al-Malaki) | Arise, O Compatriots |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Chant of the Saudi Nation | Nigeria, We Hail Thee |
National Animal  | Arabian Horse | Eagle |
National Bird  | Falcon | Black Crowned Crane |
National Flower  | Arfaj | Costus Spectabilis |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Green and white | Green and white |
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Thursday, 3rd April, 2025 | Thursday, 3rd April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 01:43 PM | 11:43 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Saudi Arabia is [01:43 PM], [Thursday, 3rd April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Nigeria is [11:43 AM], [Thursday, 3rd April, 2025].
Saudi Arabia is [ 2 hours ] ahead of Nigeria.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Saudi Arabia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 36,947,025, and the total population of Nigeria as of 2023 is estimated to be around 223,804,632.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Saudi Arabia had 186,857,607 less people than Nigeria.
The annual Population Growth in Saudi Arabia is 1.62% and the annual population growth in Nigeria is 2.51%.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 17.4 % | 28.9 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 79.9 % | 68.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.63 % | 2.89 % |
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Riyadh | Abuja |
Current Time | 01:43 PM | 11:43 AM |
Current Weather  | Scattered Clouds  | Broken Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 36.93 Degree Celsius | 34.11 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 5.87 km/hr, 152 Degree | 3.13 km/hr, 121 Degree |
Humidity  | 10 % | 28 % |
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.39 (Births Per Woman) | 5.14 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 95.41 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 364.6 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 76.47 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 349.87 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 5.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 68.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (114 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (118.8 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 7 people per 100K population) | Meningitis ( 21.7 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 18.5 (people per 100K population) | 17.2 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 5.97 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 3.49 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.04 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Saudi Arabia, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 114 people per 100,000 people in Saudi Arabia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 118.8 people per 100,000 people in Nigeria, are dying of Neonatal conditions, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Saudi Arabia, spent [ 5.97% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Nigeria, spent [ 4.08% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 34 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 36.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 40.6% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 12.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | Yet to Update | 4.21 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 4% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Saudi Arabia, are 3.27 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Nigeria.
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