Poverty and living standards in Madinah Region, Saudi Arabia: official figures
Half of the people in Madinah Region had less than SAR 1,815 a month in disposable income per person in 2023 (the median); the national median was SAR 2,220. The median is 3rd lowest of 13 regions.
What is the median household income in Madinah Region?
The median monthly disposable income of a household in Madinah Region was SAR 6,944 in 2023 against a national median of SAR 7,362; for Saudi-headed households it was SAR 10,493 and for non-Saudi households SAR 3,781.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow much does the typical person spend per month in Madinah Region?
The median person in Madinah Region spent SAR 1,759 a month on consumption in 2023, 6th lowest of 13 regions; the national median was SAR 1,952.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow much do households in Madinah Region spend on food?
Food and drink took 33.4% of household spending in Madinah Region in 2023 (SAR 2,926 a month), 7th 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 Madinah Region spend on housing and utilities?
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels took 14.3% of household spending in Madinah Region in 2023 (SAR 1,252 a month), 2nd highest share of 13 regions.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow much does a person spend per month in Madinah Region?
Average spending per person on goods and services bought with money in Madinah Region was SAR 2,188 a month in 2023 (Saudis SAR 2,507, non-Saudis SAR 1,579), 7th highest of 13 regions; the national average was SAR 2,546.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow Madinah Region compares with other regions
Median monthly disposable income per person (SAR) (2023)
Madinah Region ranks 11 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)
Madinah Region ranks 8 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Median monthly consumption spending per person (SAR) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Tabuk Region | SAR 1,877 |
| 6 | Northern Borders Region | SAR 1,802 |
| 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 |
Share of household spending that goes on food and drink (2023)
Madinah Region ranks 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 9 | Qassim Region | 32.5% |
| 10 | Jazan Region | 30.7% |
Share of household spending that goes on housing, water, electricity and fuel (2023)
Madinah Region ranks 2 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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