Kazakhstan vs Saudi Arabia
Every indicator for Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Kazakhstan | Saudi Arabia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 20,843,754 | 36,973,555 | −43.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 306 | 1,277 | −76.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 14,692 | 34,537 | −57.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.5 | 79.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 2,724,902 | 2,149,690 | +26.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 8 | 17 | −55.5% |
| Median age (years) | 30.5 | 30.8 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.4 | 100.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.8 | 3.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 11.4 | 2.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 62.4 | 84.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 1,209 | 80,331 | −98.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.43 | 7.30 | −94.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 1.94 | 22.31 | −91.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 58 | 2,173 | −97.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 71,000 | 282,000 | −74.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.4 | 7.6 | −55.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.74 | 1.92 | −61.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Kazakhstan relative to Saudi Arabia; a positive value favors Kazakhstan. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Kazakhstan is 43.6% lower than Saudi Arabia.
- On gdp (nominal), Kazakhstan is 76.0% lower than Saudi Arabia.
- On gdp per capita, Kazakhstan is 57.5% lower 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