Poverty and living standards in Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia: official figures
Half of the people in Qassim Region had less than SAR 1,939 a month in disposable income per person in 2023 (the median); the national median was SAR 2,220. The median is 6th lowest of 13 regions.
What is the median household income in Qassim Region?
The median monthly disposable income of a household in Qassim Region was SAR 7,000 in 2023 against a national median of SAR 7,362; for Saudi-headed households it was SAR 11,532 and for non-Saudi households SAR 2,753.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow much does the typical person spend per month in Qassim Region?
The median person in Qassim Region spent SAR 1,579 a month on consumption in 2023, 3rd lowest of 13 regions; the national median was SAR 1,952.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow much do households in Qassim Region spend on food?
Food and drink took 32.5% of household spending in Qassim Region in 2023 (SAR 2,728 a month), 5th 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 Qassim Region spend on housing and utilities?
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels took 12.3% of household spending in Qassim Region in 2023 (SAR 1,029 a month), 5th lowest share of 13 regions.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow much does a person spend per month in Qassim Region?
Average spending per person on goods and services bought with money in Qassim Region was SAR 2,070 a month in 2023 (Saudis SAR 2,365, non-Saudis SAR 1,288), 4th lowest of 13 regions; the national average was SAR 2,546.
Source: General Authority for Statistics · saved copyHow Qassim Region compares with other regions
Median monthly disposable income per person (SAR) (2023)
Qassim Region ranks 8 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Northern Borders Region | SAR 2,181 |
| 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 |
Median monthly consumption spending per person (SAR) (2023)
Qassim Region ranks 11 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)
Qassim Region ranks 9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 11 | Makkah Region | 30.3% |
| 12 | Riyadh Region | 23.5% |
Share of household spending that goes on housing, water, electricity and fuel (2023)
Qassim Region ranks 9 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of household spending that goes on housing, water, electricity and fuel |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Najran Region | 13.0% |
| 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% |
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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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