Poverty and living standards in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia: official figures
Half of the people in Jazan Region had less than SAR 1,871 a month in disposable income per person in 2023 (the median); the national median was SAR 2,220. The median is 4th lowest of 13 regions.
What is the median household income in Jazan Region?
The median monthly disposable income of a household in Jazan Region was SAR 8,419 in 2023 against a national median of SAR 7,362; for Saudi-headed households it was SAR 11,785 and for non-Saudi households SAR 2,905.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow much does the typical person spend per month in Jazan Region?
The median person in Jazan Region spent SAR 2,375 a month on consumption in 2023, the highest of 13 regions; the national median was SAR 1,952.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow much do households in Jazan Region spend on food?
Food and drink took 30.7% of household spending in Jazan Region in 2023 (SAR 3,939 a month), 4th lowest 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 Jazan Region spend on housing and utilities?
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels took 10.7% of household spending in Jazan Region in 2023 (SAR 1,371 a month), 2nd lowest share of 13 regions.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow much does a person spend per month in Jazan Region?
Average spending per person on goods and services bought with money in Jazan Region was SAR 2,869 a month in 2023 (Saudis SAR 3,156, non-Saudis SAR 1,984), 3rd highest of 13 regions; the national average was SAR 2,546.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow Jazan Region compares with other regions
Median monthly disposable income per person (SAR) (2023)
Jazan Region ranks 10 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)
Jazan Region ranks 1 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)
Jazan Region ranks 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Madinah Region | 33.4% |
| 8 | Asir Region | 32.8% |
| 9 | Qassim Region | 32.5% |
| 10 | Jazan Region | 30.7% |
| 11 | Makkah Region | 30.3% |
| 12 | Riyadh Region | 23.5% |
| 13 | Eastern Province | 23.3% |
Share of household spending that goes on housing, water, electricity and fuel (2023)
Jazan Region ranks 12 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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