The number of employed persons in Saudi Arabia increased to 11156.30 Thousand in 2022 from 9786.90 Thousand in 2021. Employed Persons in Saudi Arabia averaged 9100.36 Thousand from 2001 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 11641.40 Thousand in 2016 and a record low of 6167.00 Thousand in 2001. source: General Authority for Statistics, Saudi Arabia



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 11156.30 9786.90 Thousand Dec 2022
Employment Rate 64.60 65.00 percent Sep 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 66.90 67.10 percent Sep 2025
Population 35.30 33.70 Million Dec 2024
Unemployment Rate 3.40 3.20 percent Sep 2025


Saudi Arabia Employed Persons
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
11156.30 9786.90 11641.40 6167.00 2001 - 2022 Thousand Yearly
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