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Riyadh

Riyadh (7.7 million inhabitants): major city of Saudi Arabia, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Riyadh

CountrySaudi Arabia
Population7.7 million
CapitalYes — national capital

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 Riyadh?

Riyadh has a metropolitan population of 7.7 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Riyadh located?

Riyadh is in Saudi Arabia. It is the national capital of Saudi Arabia.

What is Riyadh known for?

Riyadh is the national capital of Saudi Arabia. As the capital, it is the country’s seat of government. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Saudi Arabia factbook for the wider national picture.

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