A comparative study on the Demographic Indicators of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Health

This research analyses the historical development of Demographic Indicators of Saudi Arabia from the year 2006 to 2016. Objectives: To compare the demographic indicators of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the years 2006, 2011 and 2016. Research Methods: It is a descriptive and comparative research study in which historical data was analysed (Library Research). Significance of Research: There is a growing demand of healthcare services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority has identified healthcare as a priority sectors for investment and nationalization for employment. Research Design: The demographic indicators from the annual reports of the Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the years 2006, 2011 and 2016 were compared and analysed. Study Population: This research is limited to the demographic indicators of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the years 2006, 2011 and 2016. Data Collections: Data were collected from the annual reports of Ministry of Heath, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the years 2001, 2011 and 2016, relevant published journals, articles, research papers, academic literature and web portals. Conclusion: Overall, there is an increase in the total estimated population by 34.05%, total saudi population by 16.26%, total non-saudi population by 81.90%, annual population growth rate by 9.48%, population of 15-64 years by 1.65%, population from of 65 & above by 48.93%, total life expectancy at birth by 2.33%, life expectancy at birth-male by 1.94%, life expectancy at birth-female by 2.70% in the year 2016 as compared to the year 2006. However, there is decrease in the population under 5 years by 8.62%, total fertility rate by 25.47%, crude birth rate per 1000 population by 30.80% and population under 15 years by 7.75% in the year 2016 as compared to the year 2006. Hence, there are enormous opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the investment of international and national entrepreneurs and employment for Saudi nationals in the lucrative healthcare service industry.