Poverty and living standards in Najran Region, Saudi Arabia: official figures
Half of the people in Najran Region had less than SAR 1,283 a month in disposable income per person in 2023 (the median); the national median was SAR 2,220. The median is the lowest of 13 regions.
What is the median household income in Najran Region?
The median monthly disposable income of a household in Najran Region was SAR 5,332 in 2023 against a national median of SAR 7,362; for Saudi-headed households it was SAR 9,744 and for non-Saudi households SAR 2,397.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow much does the typical person spend per month in Najran Region?
The median person in Najran Region spent SAR 1,355 a month on consumption in 2023, the lowest of 13 regions; the national median was SAR 1,952.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow much do households in Najran Region spend on food?
Food and drink took 43.5% of household spending in Najran Region in 2023 (SAR 3,056 a month), the 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 Najran Region spend on housing and utilities?
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels took 13.0% of household spending in Najran Region in 2023 (SAR 915 a month), 6th highest share of 13 regions.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow much does a person spend per month in Najran Region?
Average spending per person on goods and services bought with money in Najran Region was SAR 1,611 a month in 2023 (Saudis SAR 1,762, non-Saudis SAR 1,210), the lowest of 13 regions; the national average was SAR 2,546.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow Najran Region compares with other regions
Median monthly disposable income per person (SAR) (2023)
Najran Region ranks 13 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)
Najran Region ranks 13 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)
Najran Region ranks 1 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)
Najran Region ranks 6 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of household spending that goes on housing, water, electricity and fuel |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 8 | Riyadh Region | 12.8% |
| 9 | Qassim Region | 12.3% |
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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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