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Jeddah

Jeddah (4.9 million inhabitants): major city of Saudi Arabia, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Jeddah

CountrySaudi Arabia
Population4.9 million

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

What is the population of Jeddah?

Jeddah has a metropolitan population of 4.9 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Jeddah located?

Jeddah is in Saudi Arabia. It is a major city of Saudi Arabia.

What is Jeddah known for?

Jeddah is a major city of Saudi Arabia. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Saudi Arabia factbook for the wider national picture.

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