Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Saudi Arabia  | United Kingdom  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
Continent  | Asia | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Riyadh | London |
Latitude  | 24° 0′ 0″ N | 54° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 45° 0′ 0″ E | 2° 0′ 0″ W |
The total area of Saudi Arabia is 2,149,690 sq km, and the total area of United Kingdom is 244,376 sq km. Saudi Arabia is bigger than United Kingdom by 1,905,314 sq km. Saudi Arabia is around 8.80 times bigger than United Kingdom.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 2,149,690 Sq km | 244,376 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 1,905,314 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 830,000 Sq Mile | 94,354 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 735,646 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.0 % | 2.0 % |
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Riyadh | London |
Demonyms  | Saudi, Saudi Arabian | British |
Official Languages  | Arabic | English |
Government Status  | Unitary Islamic absolute monarchy | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
Major Religion  | Islam | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 93 % | 46.5 % |
The people of Saudi Arabia are called Saudi, Saudi Arabian, and the people of United Kingdom are called British.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Saudi riyal | Pound Sterling |
Currency Symbol  | SAR | GBP |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +966 | +44 |
Internet TLD  | .sa | .uk |
Start of Week  | Saturday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | SA | GB |
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | النشيد الوطني (Al-Salam Al-Malaki) | God Save the King |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Chant of the Saudi Nation | God Save the King |
National Animal  | Arabian Horse | Lion |
National Bird  | Falcon | European Robin |
National Flower  | Arfaj | Rose |
National Sport  | Football | Cricket |
National Colors  | Green and white | Red, white and blue |
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 05:11 AM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) UTC+1 (British Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | 211 days |
The current time and date in Saudi Arabia is [05:11 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
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 United Kingdom as of 2023 is estimated to be around 68,350,000.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Saudi Arabia had 31,402,975 less people than United Kingdom.
The annual Population Growth in Saudi Arabia is 1.62% and the annual population growth in United Kingdom is 0.64%.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 17.4 % | 14.1 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 79.9 % | 69.4 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.63 % | 16.5 % |
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Riyadh | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 05:11 AM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 25.54 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 4.82 km/hr, 163 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 13 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.39 (Births Per Woman) | 1.57 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 95.41 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 97.84 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 76.47 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 60.21 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 5.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 3.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (114 people per 100K population) | Alzheimer disease and other dementias (145 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 7 people per 100K population) | Lymphomas, multiple myeloma ( 14 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 18.5 (people per 100K population) | 2.4 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 5.97 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 7.89 (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 145 people per 100,000 people in United Kingdom, are dying of Alzheimer disease and other dementias, 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 United Kingdom, spent [ 12.36% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 34 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 26.4 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 40.6% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 26.8% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | Yet to Update | 10.82 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Saudi Arabia, are 1.51 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in United Kingdom.
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