In the second quarter of 2026, the rate of employed population was 66.3%, where the rate of female employees was 34.7% for Saudis and 38.3% for Non-Saudis, while the rate of male employees was 65.4% for Saudis and 94.5% for Non-Saudis.
In the second quarter of 2026, the unemployment rate reached 4.0%. Differentiating by gender, female unemployment was 4.8% for Saudis and 3.8% for Non-Saudis. Male unemployment was 5.9% for Saudis and 2.9% for Non-Saudis.
The total population registered in Najran in 2022 was 592,300 people, where 40.9% were females and 59.1% were males.
In September 2026, the annual inflation rate in Najran was 2.0%, compared with 1.9% for the Kingdom, the 6th highest among the 13 regions.
The graph shows the evolution of the annual inflation rate in Najran compared with the general index.
In September 2026, the annual WPI inflation rate in Najran was 2.5%, compared with 4.2% for the Kingdom, the 10th highest among the 13 regions.
The graph shows the evolution of the wholesale price index inflation rate in Najran compared with the general index.
In 2025, Najran maintained its number of bank branches at 26, unchanged from the previous period.
The graph shows the annual evolution of the number of bank branches in Najran.
In 2024, 99.9% of households in Najran were very interested in rationalizing electricity consumption, 0.1% of households showed some interest and only 0.0% of households had no interest in rationalizing electricity consumption.
The graph shows the percentage of households interested in rationalizing electricity consumption in dwellings in Najran.
In 2024, 100.0% of dwellings in Najran had electricity connections.
The graph shows the evolution of the percentage of dwellings connected to electricity in Najran.
In 2022, the main source of electricity used in Najran was public network with 99.3%. To a minor degree, private network and solar energy follow with 0.5% and 0.2%, respectively.
The graph shows the distribution of electricity sources utilized in households in Najran.
In 2022 the value of electricity consumption during winter in Najran was 103.3 million, 8.6% more than the previous year. On the other hand, the value of electricity consumption during the rest of the year was 474.6 million, 23.9% more than the previous period.
The graph shows the value of electricity consumption in Najran. Consumption during winter and consumption during the rest of the year are differentiated.
In 2022, cooking gas accounted for 100.0% of the fuel consumption in Najran households, while kerosene and diesel (fuel oil) constituted 0.0% and 0.0% respectively.
The graph shows the percentage of fuel consumed in dwelling in Najran in different years, categorized by fuel type.
In 2024, 3.9% of Najran households used biomass products indoors, reflecting a 80.5% decline compared to the previous year.
The graph shows the evolving percentage of Najran households using biomass products indoors over the years.
In 2024, 5.1% of households in Najran suffered from air pollution caused by gases resulting from combustion (cooking, heating), 2.4% suffered from pollution caused by smoking, 6.6% had contamination caused by the accumulation of waste and 16.1% suffered contamination caused by dust and dirt.
The graph shows the relative distribution of air pollution types suffered by households in Najran.
In 2024, the lowest temperature recorded at Najran Meteorological Station in Najran was 5 degrees Celsius in January, and the highest temperature was recorded in June reporting 44 degrees Celsius.
The graph presents the variation in temperature throughout 2024 in Najran, highlighting the highest, lowest and average points during the course of the year.
Water consumption in 2023 in Najran was 32.6 million cubic meters, being 5.2% higher than the consumption of the previous year.
The graph shows the annual evolution of water consumption in cubic meters in Najran.
In 2024, the region Najran reported 5 residual treatment plants, ranking in the twelfth position with respect to the other regions, growing by 66.7% over the previous year.
The graph shows the number of wastewater treatment plants in the regions of Saudi Arabia, highlighting the position of Najran.
In 2022, 77.5% of households in Najran always had water availability from the main source, 18.3% of households had water availability most of the time, 4.0% had water availability sometimes, and 0.3% rarely had water availability.
The graph shows the relative distribution of water availability from the main source in dwelling in Najran.
In 2024, water used in Najran comes primarily from Groundwater (28,207,497 cubic meters) followed by surface water (8,808,203 cubic meters) and other sources (1,043,000 cubic meters).
The graph shows the different water sources used by Najran in the urban sector.
In December 2025, the occupancy rate of accommodation units in Najran was 44.2% for hotels and 62.3% for apartments and other units.
The chart shows the monthly evolution of the occupancy rate of accommodation units in Najran, broken down by accommodation type.
Social Indicators
Population
Population
In 2022 the population density of Najran was 4.6 people per square kilometer.
The graph shows the annual evolution of the population density in Najran and in other nearby administrative regions for comparison.
Population Pyramid
In 2022, the female population in Najran was concentrated in the age group of 0 - 4 years, with 31,863 women, accounting for 13.1% of the total female population of Najran. On the other hand, the male population was concentrated in the age group of 30 - 34 years, with 42,836 men, representing 12.2% of the total male population.
The graph depicts a population pyramid showing the total male and female population by age groups in Najran. With the selector above you can review the values for different governorates.
Population Growth
The population in Najran decreased from 5.3% in 2011 to 5.1% in 2022.
The graph shows the evolution of the population growth in Najran and in other nearby administrative regions for comparison.
Population Evolution by Nationality and Gender
During 2022, the female population in Najran showed an increase of 2.5% compared to the previous year, while the male population showed an increase of 5.7%.
Overall, the population in Najran has increased by 4.4%, going from 567,533 people in 2021 to 592,300 people in 2022.
The graph shows the evolution of the population in Najran by gender.
Births and Newborns
In 2022, Najran registered a total of 11,048 births among Saudi mothers, of which 10,612 were single births, 414 were twins, and 22 were triplets or more.
The highest number of births was observed among Saudi females in the age group of 25 - 29 years old, with a total of 2,941 newborns.
The chart presents the number of births classified by the age group of the mothers, and grouped by single and multiple births (twins, triplets or more).
Dependency Ratio
The dependency ratio represents the average number of economically dependent individuals per 100 people within the working-age group.
In 2022, the overall dependency ratio in Najran was registered at 51.2%, with a children dependency ratio of 47.4% and an elderly dependency ratio of 3.8%.
The graph shows the value of the dependency ratio for Najran by type of ratio and nationality.
Marital Status
In 2022, 53.3% of the total population in Najran was married, 2.3% divorced, 2.3% widowed and 42.2% never married.
You can review the marital status of the total population of Najran by age group in the graph and use the buttons above to change the gender and nationality of the data presented.
Marriage and Divorce
In 2022, 53.3% of the total population at marriageable age in Najran were married. Among these, 19.4% of the individuals between the ages of 15 to 29 years old were married.
The proportion of total males at marriageable age that were married was 51.5%, while among total women was 56.2%.
The graph shows the population pyramid with the number of married men and women at marriageable age in Najran by age range, for Saudi and Non-Saudi population.
Physical Activity
In 2021, the largest group that did more than 30 minutes of physical activity per week in Najran was Saudi men while the smallest was Non-Saudi women.
The graph shows the percentage of adults over 15 years old who does at least 30 minutes of physical activity per week in Najran.
Labor
Labor Force Participation
In the second quarter of 2026, the labor force participation rate among Saudis in Najran reached 49.8%, with a breakdown of 34.7% for Saudi women and 65.4% for Saudi men.
The graph shows the quarterly evolution of the labor force participation by gender in Najran (Saudi population).
New Participants to the Rules and Regulations of Social Insurance
In the second quarter of 2026, there were 1,852 new Saudi participants to the rules and regulations of social insurance in Najran, with 831 Saudi women and 1,021 Saudi men.
The graph shows the quarterly evolution of the new Saudi participants to the rules and regulations of social insurance by gender in Najran.
Employees Registered in GOSI & Civil Services
In the second quarter of 2026, Najran registered a total of 199,130 employees, of which 85.3% were registered in GOSI and 14.7% in Civil Services.
Breaking down by gender, 9.5% of GOSI-registered employees were females (16,165), while 90.5% were males (153,740). Similarly, 41.2% of Civil Services-registered workers were females (12,029), and 58.8% were males (17,196).
The chart shows the number of employees registered in GOSI and Civil Services by gender in Najran during the second quarter of 2026.
* Data of those subject to the Civil Service system are modified retrospectively for appointees, job leavers, and retirees.
Employees by Occupations
During the second quarter of 2026, the occupations that registered the highest number of employees in Najran were Elementary occupations (84,480 employees), Plant and machine operators, and assemblers (24,053 employees), and Professionals (16,068 employees).
The chart shows the number of employees in Najran by occupation.
* There are cases of subscribers working more than one job and in different professions, hence these may be counted more than once depending on the subscription, not the participant.
Employees by Economic Activities
During the second quarter of 2026, the economic activities that registered the highest number of employees in Najran were Construction (50,103 employees), Manufacturing (21,599 employees), and Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles (21,169 employees).
The chart shows the number of employees in Najran by economic activity.
Unemployment Rate
In the second quarter of 2026, the unemployment rate of Saudis in Najran reached 5.6%. In particular, the Saudi female unemployment rate was 4.8%, while the Saudi male unemployment rate was 5.9%.
The graph shows the quarterly evolution of the unemployment rate by gender of the Saudi population in Najran.
Job Seekers
In 2022, Najran registered 6,184 job seekers, 9.9% less than the previous year.
The graph shows the annual evolution of job seekers in Najran and in other nearby administrative regions for comparison.
Employment to Population Ratio
In the second quarter of 2026, the employment to population ratio for Saudis in Najran was 47.0%, with 61.5% for male and 33.0% for female.
On the other hand, the employment to population ratio for Non-Saudis was 80.7%, with 91.7% for male and 36.9% for female.
The graph shows the employment to population ratio in Najran by gender and nationality.
Social Security
In 2022, the total disbursements in social security programs in Najran was 454.7 million, placing it in the 12th position compared to other regions.
The graph shows the evolution of disbursements in social security programs in Najran.
Housing
Housing Units
In 2025, the number of housing units occupied by Saudi households in Najran were distributed as follows: 32,632 were an apartment (38.5% of the total), 19,926 were a villa (23.5% of the total), 19,817 were a traditional house (23.4% of the total), 11,680 were an a floor (13.8% of the total), and 774 were others (0.9% of the total).
The graph shows housing units (occupied by Saudi households) by type of housing in different years in Najran.
Dwellings
In 2022, the total number of dwellings in Najran were 217,768. The most common type of dwelling was residential dwellings, representing 60.4% of the total, followed by other dwellings (31.5%), and commercial dwellings (7.9%).
The graph shows the number of dwellings in Najran by type of dwelling.
Households
In 2022, the number of households in Najran, was 131,480.
In that year, the number of male-headed households was 116,639, representing 88.7% of the total.
The number of Saudi households was 78,162, representing 59.4% of the total.
The graph shows the number of households in Najran, grouped by nationality and gender.
Real Estate Price Index
In 2025, the Real Estate Price Index of Najran reached 101.2, an increase of 1.9% compared to the previous year.
The chart shows the Real Estate Price Index and the year-on-year rate of change in Najran.
Note: In Q3 2024, Gastat updated the base year for the index from 2014 to 2023.
Household Size
In 2022, the average household size for households with Saudi head of household was 5.4 people, while the household size where a Non-Saudi was head of household was 2.9 people.
The graphs shows the average household size in Najran, categorized by the nationality of the head of household. The average household size refers to the arithmetic mean of the number of people living in one household.
Internet Penetration Rate
In 2025, the internet penetration rate in Najran was 99.3%, lower than the previous period.
The graph shows the annual evolution of the internet penetration rate in Najran.
Household ICT Access
In 2021, 96.5% of Najran households had access to cell phone and 95.8% had access to the internet. On the other hand, 13.5% of households had access to radio and 11.8% had access to fixed telephone.
The graph shows the percentage of household ICT access by type of ICT in Najran during 2021.
Health
Health Facilities and Personnel
In 2023, there were a total of 12,002 workers registered in the health sector in Najran. The personnel was distributed as follows: 4,501 nurses, 4,397 assistant health employees, 2,587 physicians, and 517 pharmacists.
The graph shows the annual evolution of health sector employees in Najran.
Life Expectancy
In 2023, life expectancy in Najran was 82.5 years. By gender, life expectancy was 80.9 years for men and 85.0 years for women.
The chart shows life expectancy at birth by gender in Najran.
PHC & Outpatient Encounters
In 2024, Najran recorded 1,785,730 encounters, of which 65.1% corresponded to Primary Health Care (PHC) and 34.9% to Outpatient services.
The chart shows the distribution of encounters in Najran, distinguishing between Primary Health Care (PHC) and Outpatient services.
First Aid and Ambulance Services
In 2024, the average cases per ambulance of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority was 208 in Najran.
The chart shows the annual trend in the average cases per ambulance of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority in Najran.
First Aid and Patient Transport
In 2024, a total of 8,105 patients and casualties were provided with first aid and transported by Saudi Red Crescent Authority ambulances in Najran. By type of case, diseases and road accidents recorded the highest numbers.
The chart shows patients and casualties provided with first aid and transported by Saudi Red Crescent Authority ambulances in Najran, by type of case.
First Aid and Ambulance Transport Cases
In 2024, a total of 8,105 cases were provided with first aid and transported by Saudi Red Crescent Authority ambulances.
The chart shows the trend in cases provided with first aid and transported by Saudi Red Crescent Authority ambulances in Najran.
Outpatient & ER Visits by Gender and Nationality
In 2024, a total of 537,127 outpatient and ER visits to private sector facilities were recorded in Najran.
Of these, 191,123 were made by Saudi men and 108,408 by non-Saudi men. In addition, 206,897 visits were made by Saudi women and 30,699 by non-Saudi women.
The chart shows the distribution of outpatient and ER visits to private sector facilities in Najran by gender and nationality.
Outpatient & ER Visits by Age
In 2024, a total of 543,503 outpatient and ER visits were recorded across all private sector facilities. The age group with the highest number of visits was 30 - 39 years, with 0 ER visits and 131,861 outpatient visits recorded.
The chart shows the distribution of outpatient and ER visits to private sector facilities in Najran by age group.
Education
Students, Schools & Teachers
In 2025, the number of students in Najran was 157,144.
The graph shows the annual evolution of the number of students by gender in Najran.
Illiteracy Rate
In 2017, the illiteracy rate registered in Najran was 14.5% for women and 6.3% for men.
The graph shows the illiteracy rate in Najran by gender.
Expenditures on Education
In 2017, total education expenditures in Najran were 295.5 million, distributed in other expenses ( 99.5 million), school supplies ( 89.8 million), school transfer ( 62.0 million), tuition fees ( 37.2 million), and private tuition ( 7.0 million).
The graph shows the Saudi household expenditure on education by type of expenditure.
Disability
Individuals with One Severe or Unable Disability
In 2023, Najran recorded 5.5% of individuals with a severe or unable disability. The percentage of men with one disability was 5.8%, while the percentage of women with one disability was 5.0%.
The graph shows the percentage distribution of individuals (2 years and over) with one disability (severe or unable) by gender.
Individuals with One Severe or Unable Disability by Type
In 2023, Najran registered 4.5% of individuals with communication disabilities, 5.7% with hearing disabilities, 7.4% with visual disabilities, and 4.4% with mobility (walking) problems.
The graph shows the percentage distribution of individuals (2 years and over) with one disability (severe or unable) by type of disability.