Canada vs Saudi Arabia
Every indicator for Canada and Saudi Arabia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Canada | Saudi Arabia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 41,651,653 | 36,973,555 | +12.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,320 | 1,277 | +81.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 55,698 | 34,537 | +61.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.1 | 79.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 15,634,410 | 2,149,690 | +627.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 3 | 17 | −84.5% |
| Median age (years) | 40.6 | 30.8 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 94.4 | 100.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.9 | 3.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.1 | 2.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.9 | 84.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 29,347 | 80,331 | −63.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.31 | 7.30 | −82.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.08 | 22.31 | −86.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 705 | 2,173 | −67.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 72,000 | 282,000 | −74.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.7 | 7.6 | −77.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.35 | 1.92 | −81.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Canada relative to Saudi Arabia; a positive value favors Canada. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Canada is 12.7% higher than Saudi Arabia.
- On gdp (nominal), Canada is 81.7% higher than Saudi Arabia.
- On gdp per capita, Canada is 61.3% 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