Poverty and living standards in Hail Region, Saudi Arabia: official figures
Half of the people in Hail Region had less than SAR 1,890 a month in disposable income per person in 2023 (the median); the national median was SAR 2,220. The median is 5th lowest of 13 regions.
What is the median household income in Hail Region?
The median monthly disposable income of a household in Hail Region was SAR 5,948 in 2023 against a national median of SAR 7,362; for Saudi-headed households it was SAR 11,798 and for non-Saudi households SAR 2,269.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow much does the typical person spend per month in Hail Region?
The median person in Hail Region spent SAR 1,485 a month on consumption in 2023, 2nd lowest of 13 regions; the national median was SAR 1,952.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow much do households in Hail Region spend on food?
Food and drink took 37.8% of household spending in Hail Region in 2023 (SAR 2,752 a month), 2nd 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 Hail Region spend on housing and utilities?
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels took 13.5% of household spending in Hail Region in 2023 (SAR 981 a month), 4th highest share of 13 regions.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow much does a person spend per month in Hail Region?
Average spending per person on goods and services bought with money in Hail Region was SAR 1,878 a month in 2023 (Saudis SAR 1,956, non-Saudis SAR 1,611), 2nd lowest of 13 regions; the national average was SAR 2,546.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow Hail Region compares with other regions
Median monthly disposable income per person (SAR) (2023)
Hail Region ranks 9 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Tabuk Region | SAR 2,141 |
| 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 |
Median monthly consumption spending per person (SAR) (2023)
Hail Region ranks 12 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)
Hail Region ranks 2 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)
Hail Region ranks 4 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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