Eastern Province: population, jobs, income, living costs and health
Eastern Province is a region of Saudi Arabia, number 3 of 13 by population. Eastern Province had 5,125,254 residents at the 2022 census, 15.9% of the 32,175,224 people counted in Saudi Arabia; 3rd largest of 13 regions by population.
In depth
- Economy, jobs and prices in Eastern Province: The unemployment rate in Eastern Province was 2.1% in the fourth quarter of 2024 for all residents aged 15 and over, the lowest of 13 regions; the national rate was 3.5%.
- Health in Eastern Province: Life expectancy at birth in Eastern Province was 80.3 years in 2023 (80.9 for men and 80.0 for women), 6th highest of 13 regions; the national figure was 78.8 years.
- Poverty and living standards in Eastern Province: Half of the people in Eastern Province had less than SAR 2,306 a month in disposable income per person in 2023 (the median); the national median was SAR 2,220. The median is 3rd highest of 13 regions.
How much do households in Eastern Province spend on education?
Households in Eastern Province spent SAR 114 a month on education services in 2023 (1.1% of spending), 2nd highest share of 13 regions; most public schooling is free, so this covers private schools, tuition and similar fees.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow regions are governed in Saudi Arabia
Regions (emirates/provinces, 13). Emir (a royal family member) appointed by royal order at ministerial rank; regional council of officials plus at least ten appointed citizens. Security, development planning and oversight of ministries in the region, under the 1992 Law of the Provinces.
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Other regions of Saudi Arabia
- Riyadh Region 8,591,748
- Makkah Region 8,021,463
- Madinah Region 2,137,983
- Asir Region 2,024,285
- Jazan Region 1,404,997
- Qassim Region 1,336,179
- Tabuk Region 886,036
- Hail Region 746,406
- Al Jouf Region 595,822
- Najran Region 592,300
- Northern Borders Region 373,577
- Al Baha Region 339,174
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Sources
- Ministry of Health: Statistical Yearbook 2024, Table 4-35: live births in all health sectors by type of delivery and nationality, by Ministry of Health branch, 2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 959a27fbe4a7…)
- 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…)
- General Authority for Statistics: Housing Statistics Bulletin 2025, Tables 1 and 3: housing units occupied by Saudi households by region, type and household size (Population Characteristics Survey 2025), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 8c245a4021f5…)
- General Authority for Statistics: Labor Market Statistics, fourth quarter 2024: Tables 2-4, 4-4 and 5-4 (unemployment, employment and participation by administrative region, Labour Force Survey), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 03c856c15b2f…)
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