Poverty and living standards in Al Jouf Region, Saudi Arabia: official figures
Half of the people in Al Jouf Region had less than SAR 1,750 a month in disposable income per person in 2023 (the median); the national median was SAR 2,220. The median is 2nd lowest of 13 regions.
What is the median household income in Al Jouf Region?
The median monthly disposable income of a household in Al Jouf Region was SAR 7,395 in 2023 against a national median of SAR 7,362; for Saudi-headed households it was SAR 11,735 and for non-Saudi households SAR 3,000.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow much does the typical person spend per month in Al Jouf Region?
The median person in Al Jouf Region spent SAR 1,610 a month on consumption in 2023, 4th lowest of 13 regions; the national median was SAR 1,952.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow much do households in Al Jouf Region spend on food?
Food and drink took 34.2% of household spending in Al Jouf Region in 2023 (SAR 2,994 a month), 5th 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 Jouf Region spend on housing and utilities?
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels took 13.5% of household spending in Al Jouf Region in 2023 (SAR 1,182 a month), 3rd highest share of 13 regions.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow much does a person spend per month in Al Jouf Region?
Average spending per person on goods and services bought with money in Al Jouf Region was SAR 1,956 a month in 2023 (Saudis SAR 1,981, non-Saudis SAR 1,863), 3rd lowest of 13 regions; the national average was SAR 2,546.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow Al Jouf Region compares with other regions
Median monthly disposable income per person (SAR) (2023)
Al Jouf Region ranks 12 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Makkah Region | SAR 2,100 |
| 8 | Qassim Region | SAR 1,939 |
| 9 | Hail Region | SAR 1,890 |
| 10 | Jazan Region | SAR 1,871 |
| 11 | Madinah Region | SAR 1,815 |
| 12 | Al Jouf Region | SAR 1,750 |
| 13 | Najran Region | SAR 1,283 |
Median monthly consumption spending per person (SAR) (2023)
Al Jouf Region ranks 10 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Median monthly consumption spending per person (SAR) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Asir Region | SAR 1,779 |
| 8 | Madinah Region | SAR 1,759 |
| 9 | Makkah Region | SAR 1,756 |
| 10 | Al Jouf Region | SAR 1,610 |
| 11 | Qassim Region | SAR 1,579 |
| 12 | Hail Region | SAR 1,485 |
| 13 | Najran Region | SAR 1,355 |
Share of household spending that goes on food and drink (2023)
Al Jouf Region ranks 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 8 | Asir Region | 32.8% |
Share of household spending that goes on housing, water, electricity and fuel (2023)
Al Jouf Region ranks 3 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of household spending that goes on housing, water, electricity and fuel |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makkah Region | 18.9% |
| 2 | Madinah Region | 14.3% |
| 3 | Al Jouf Region | 13.5% |
| 4 | Hail Region | 13.5% |
| 5 | Eastern Province | 13.4% |
| 6 | Najran Region | 13.0% |
| 7 | Northern Borders Region | 12.8% |
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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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