Netherlands vs Saudi Arabia
Every indicator for Netherlands and Saudi Arabia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Netherlands | Saudi Arabia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 18,087,633 | 36,973,555 | −51.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,333 | 1,277 | +4.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 73,684 | 34,537 | +113.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 79.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 41,540 | 2,149,690 | −98.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 435 | 17 | +2,431.6% |
| Median age (years) | 42.2 | 30.8 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 97.0 | 100.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.9 | 3.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.3 | 2.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 95.9 | 84.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 23,179 | 80,331 | −71.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.92 | 7.30 | −73.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.34 | 22.31 | −80.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,281 | 2,173 | −41.0% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 41,000 | 282,000 | −85.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.3 | 7.6 | −70.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 1.92 | −78.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Netherlands relative to Saudi Arabia; a positive value favors Netherlands. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Netherlands is 51.1% lower than Saudi Arabia.
- On gdp (nominal), Netherlands is 4.4% higher than Saudi Arabia.
- On gdp per capita, Netherlands is 113.3% higher than Saudi Arabia.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI