Poverty and living standards in Al Baha Region, Saudi Arabia: official figures
Half of the people in Al Baha Region had less than SAR 2,341 a month in disposable income per person in 2023 (the median); the national median was SAR 2,220. The median is 2nd highest of 13 regions.
What is the median household income in Al Baha Region?
The median monthly disposable income of a household in Al Baha Region was SAR 8,504 in 2023 against a national median of SAR 7,362; for Saudi-headed households it was SAR 11,948 and for non-Saudi households SAR 2,577.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow much does the typical person spend per month in Al Baha Region?
The median person in Al Baha Region spent SAR 2,266 a month on consumption in 2023, 3rd highest of 13 regions; the national median was SAR 1,952.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow much do households in Al Baha Region spend on food?
Food and drink took 36.4% of household spending in Al Baha Region in 2023 (SAR 3,995 a month), 3rd highest share of 13 regions; a larger food share means less is left for other needs.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow much do households in Al Baha Region spend on housing and utilities?
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels took 8.3% of household spending in Al Baha Region in 2023 (SAR 918 a month), the lowest share of 13 regions.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow much does a person spend per month in Al Baha Region?
Average spending per person on goods and services bought with money in Al Baha Region was SAR 2,886 a month in 2023 (Saudis SAR 3,106, non-Saudis SAR 2,004), 2nd highest of 13 regions; the national average was SAR 2,546.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow Al Baha Region compares with other regions
Median monthly disposable income per person (SAR) (2023)
Al Baha Region ranks 2 of 13, highest first. Half of people in the region live on less than this each month.
| Rank | Region | Median monthly disposable income per person (SAR) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riyadh Region | SAR 2,782 |
| 2 | Al Baha Region | SAR 2,341 |
| 3 | Eastern Province | SAR 2,306 |
| 4 | Asir Region | SAR 2,254 |
| 5 | Northern Borders Region | SAR 2,181 |
| 6 | Tabuk Region | SAR 2,141 |
| 7 | Makkah Region | SAR 2,100 |
Median monthly consumption spending per person (SAR) (2023)
Al Baha Region ranks 3 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Median monthly consumption spending per person (SAR) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jazan Region | SAR 2,375 |
| 2 | Riyadh Region | SAR 2,349 |
| 3 | Al Baha Region | SAR 2,266 |
| 4 | Eastern Province | SAR 2,136 |
| 5 | Tabuk Region | SAR 1,877 |
| 6 | Northern Borders Region | SAR 1,802 |
| 7 | Asir Region | SAR 1,779 |
Share of household spending that goes on food and drink (2023)
Al Baha Region ranks 3 of 13, highest first. A higher share generally means less is left over for other needs.
| Rank | Region | Share of household spending that goes on food and drink |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Najran Region | 43.5% |
| 2 | Hail Region | 37.8% |
| 3 | Al Baha Region | 36.4% |
| 4 | Northern Borders Region | 34.3% |
| 5 | Al Jouf Region | 34.2% |
| 6 | Tabuk Region | 33.8% |
| 7 | Madinah Region | 33.4% |
Share of household spending that goes on housing, water, electricity and fuel (2023)
Al Baha Region ranks 13 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of household spending that goes on housing, water, electricity and fuel |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Northern Borders Region | 12.8% |
| 8 | Riyadh Region | 12.8% |
| 9 | Qassim Region | 12.3% |
| 10 | Tabuk Region | 12.2% |
| 11 | Asir Region | 11.8% |
| 12 | Jazan Region | 10.7% |
| 13 | Al Baha Region | 8.3% |
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Sources
- General Authority for Statistics: Household Income and Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023, publication tables: consumption expenditure by administrative region and spending group (Tables 1-3, 9-3, 10-4, 9-4, 15-4, 16-4), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 df850fca853f…)
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