In the second quarter of 2026, the rate of employed population was 64.8%, where the rate of female employees was 28.9% for Saudis and 47.4% for Non-Saudis, while the rate of male employees was 60.8% for Saudis and 98.4% for Non-Saudis.
In the second quarter of 2026, the unemployment rate reached 3.8%. Differentiating by gender, female unemployment was 17.3% for Saudis and 2.2% for Non-Saudis. Male unemployment was 5.5% for Saudis and 0.1% for Non-Saudis.
The total population registered in Tabouk in 2022 was 886,036 people, where 40.4% were females and 59.6% were males.
In September 2026, the annual inflation rate in Tabouk was 1.2%, compared with 1.9% for the Kingdom, the 11th highest among the 13 regions.
The graph shows the evolution of the annual inflation rate in Tabouk compared with the general index.
In September 2026, the annual WPI inflation rate in Tabouk was 4.2%, compared with 4.2% for the Kingdom, the 5th highest among the 13 regions.
The graph shows the evolution of the wholesale price index inflation rate in Tabouk compared with the general index.
In 2025, Tabouk had 48 bank branches, 2.1% more than the previous period.
The graph shows the annual evolution of the number of bank branches in Tabouk.
In 2024, 89.8% of households in Tabouk were very interested in rationalizing electricity consumption, 5.8% of households showed some interest and only 4.4% of households had no interest in rationalizing electricity consumption.
The graph shows the percentage of households interested in rationalizing electricity consumption in dwellings in Tabouk.
In 2024, 100.0% of dwellings in Tabouk had electricity connections.
The graph shows the evolution of the percentage of dwellings connected to electricity in Tabouk.
In 2022, the main source of electricity used in Tabouk was public network with 96.4%. To a minor degree, solar energy and private generator follow with 1.5% and 1.2%, respectively.
The graph shows the distribution of electricity sources utilized in households in Tabouk.
In 2022 the value of electricity consumption during winter in Tabouk was 190.8 million, 40.2% more than the previous year. On the other hand, the value of electricity consumption during the rest of the year was 858.5 million, 16.8% more than the previous period.
The graph shows the value of electricity consumption in Tabouk. Consumption during winter and consumption during the rest of the year are differentiated.
In 2022, cooking gas accounted for 97.9% of the fuel consumption in Tabouk households, while kerosene and diesel (fuel oil) constituted 0.4% and 1.7% respectively.
The graph shows the percentage of fuel consumed in dwelling in Tabouk in different years, categorized by fuel type.
In 2024, 15.4% of Tabouk households used biomass products indoors, reflecting a 15.8% decline compared to the previous year.
The graph shows the evolving percentage of Tabouk households using biomass products indoors over the years.
In 2024, 9.3% of households in Tabouk suffered from air pollution caused by gases resulting from combustion (cooking, heating), 14.6% suffered from pollution caused by smoking, 3.2% had contamination caused by the accumulation of waste and 27.9% suffered contamination caused by dust and dirt.
The graph shows the relative distribution of air pollution types suffered by households in Tabouk.
In 2024, the lowest temperature recorded at Tabouk Meteorological Station in Tabouk was 0.7 degrees Celsius in February, and the highest temperature was recorded in June reporting 43.6 degrees Celsius.
The graph presents the variation in temperature throughout 2024 in Tabouk, highlighting the highest, lowest and average points during the course of the year.
Water consumption in 2023 in Tabouk was 67.4 million cubic meters, being 7.9% lower than the consumption of the previous year.
The graph shows the annual evolution of water consumption in cubic meters in Tabouk.
In 2024, the region Tabouk reported 7 residual treatment plants, ranking in the eighth position with respect to the other regions, growing by 0.0% over the previous year.
The graph shows the number of wastewater treatment plants in the regions of Saudi Arabia, highlighting the position of Tabouk.
In 2022, 87.6% of households in Tabouk always had water availability from the main source, 10.6% of households had water availability most of the time, 1.6% had water availability sometimes, and 0.2% rarely had water availability.
The graph shows the relative distribution of water availability from the main source in dwelling in Tabouk.
In 2024, water used in Tabouk comes primarily from Groundwater (53,710,118 cubic meters) followed by desalinated water (swcc) (20,877,674 cubic meters) and other sources (184 cubic meters).
The graph shows the different water sources used by Tabouk in the urban sector.
In December 2024, the occupancy rate of accommodation units in Tabouk was 41.9% for hotels and 49.1% for apartments and other units.
The chart shows the monthly evolution of the occupancy rate of accommodation units in Tabouk, broken down by accommodation type.
Social Indicators
Population
Population
In 2022 the population density of Tabouk was 6.5 people per square kilometer.
The graph shows the annual evolution of the population density in Tabouk and in other nearby administrative regions for comparison.
Population Pyramid
In 2022, the female population in Tabouk was concentrated in the age group of 5 - 9 years, with 43,892 women, accounting for 12.2% of the total female population of Tabouk. On the other hand, the male population was concentrated in the age group of 30 - 34 years, with 66,291 men, representing 12.6% of the total male population.
The graph depicts a population pyramid showing the total male and female population by age groups in Tabouk. With the selector above you can review the values for different governorates.
Population Growth
The population in Tabouk decreased from 5.3% in 2011 to 5.1% in 2022.
The graph shows the evolution of the population growth in Tabouk and in other nearby administrative regions for comparison.
Population Evolution by Nationality and Gender
During 2022, the female population in Tabouk showed an increase of 2.2% compared to the previous year, while the male population showed an increase of 5.5%.
Overall, the population in Tabouk has increased by 4.1%, going from 850,859 people in 2021 to 886,036 people in 2022.
The graph shows the evolution of the population in Tabouk by gender.
Births and Newborns
In 2022, Tabouk registered a total of 15,658 births among Saudi mothers, of which 15,057 were single births, 584 were twins, and 17 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 4,214 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 Tabouk was registered at 45.0%, with a children dependency ratio of 41.8% and an elderly dependency ratio of 3.2%.
The graph shows the value of the dependency ratio for Tabouk by type of ratio and nationality.
Marital Status
In 2022, 51.6% of the total population in Tabouk was married, 2.3% divorced, 2.3% widowed and 43.8% never married.
You can review the marital status of the total population of Tabouk 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, 51.6% of the total population at marriageable age in Tabouk were married. Among these, 17.8% 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 49.6%, while among total women was 55.0%.
The graph shows the population pyramid with the number of married men and women at marriageable age in Tabouk 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 Tabouk 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 Tabouk.
Labor
Labor Force Participation
In the second quarter of 2026, the labor force participation rate among Saudis in Tabouk reached 44.9%, with a breakdown of 28.9% for Saudi women and 60.8% for Saudi men.
The graph shows the quarterly evolution of the labor force participation by gender in Tabouk (Saudi population).
New Participants to the Rules and Regulations of Social Insurance
In the second quarter of 2026, there were 1,718 new Saudi participants to the rules and regulations of social insurance in Tabouk, with 784 Saudi women and 934 Saudi men.
The graph shows the quarterly evolution of the new Saudi participants to the rules and regulations of social insurance by gender in Tabouk.
Employees Registered in GOSI & Civil Services
In the second quarter of 2026, Tabouk registered a total of 177,956 employees, of which 81.5% were registered in GOSI and 18.5% in Civil Services.
Breaking down by gender, 12.7% of GOSI-registered employees were females (18,358), while 87.3% were males (126,588). Similarly, 45.4% of Civil Services-registered workers were females (14,989), and 54.6% were males (18,021).
The chart shows the number of employees registered in GOSI and Civil Services by gender in Tabouk 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 Tabouk were Elementary occupations (60,910 employees), Professionals (19,140 employees), and Craft and related trades workers (15,518 employees).
The chart shows the number of employees in Tabouk 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 Tabouk were Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles (31,176 employees), Construction (30,625 employees), and Accommodation and food service activities (18,022 employees).
The chart shows the number of employees in Tabouk by economic activity.
Unemployment Rate
In the second quarter of 2026, the unemployment rate of Saudis in Tabouk reached 9.3%. In particular, the Saudi female unemployment rate was 17.3%, while the Saudi male unemployment rate was 5.5%.
The graph shows the quarterly evolution of the unemployment rate by gender of the Saudi population in Tabouk.
Job Seekers
In 2022, Tabouk registered 11,402 job seekers, 9% less than the previous year.
The graph shows the annual evolution of job seekers in Tabouk 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 Tabouk was 40.7%, with 57.5% for male and 23.9% for female.
On the other hand, the employment to population ratio for Non-Saudis was 90.6%, with 98.3% for male and 46.4% for female.
The graph shows the employment to population ratio in Tabouk by gender and nationality.
Social Security
In 2022, the total disbursements in social security programs in Tabouk was 636.3 million, placing it in the 10th position compared to other regions.
The graph shows the evolution of disbursements in social security programs in Tabouk.
Housing
Housing Units
In 2025, the number of housing units occupied by Saudi households in Tabouk were distributed as follows: 83,060 were an apartment (58.3% of the total), 25,924 were a traditional house (18.2% of the total), 17,675 were a villa (12.4% of the total), 14,006 were an a floor (9.8% of the total), and 1,900 were others (1.3% of the total).
The graph shows housing units (occupied by Saudi households) by type of housing in different years in Tabouk.
Dwellings
In 2022, the total number of dwellings in Tabouk were 352,464. The most common type of dwelling was residential dwellings, representing 58.8% of the total, followed by other dwellings (34.0%), and commercial dwellings (7.0%).
The graph shows the number of dwellings in Tabouk by type of dwelling.
Households
In 2022, the number of households in Tabouk, was 207,253.
In that year, the number of male-headed households was 180,630, representing 87.2% of the total.
The number of Saudi households was 130,689, representing 63.1% of the total.
The graph shows the number of households in Tabouk, grouped by nationality and gender.
Real Estate Price Index
In 2025, the Real Estate Price Index of Tabouk reached 102.9, an increase of 2.6% compared to the previous year.
The chart shows the Real Estate Price Index and the year-on-year rate of change in Tabouk.
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 people, while the household size where a Non-Saudi was head of household was 2.5 people.
The graphs shows the average household size in Tabouk, 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 Tabouk was 99.7%, lower than the previous period.
The graph shows the annual evolution of the internet penetration rate in Tabouk.
Household ICT Access
In 2021, 98.5% of Tabouk households had access to cell phone and 93.2% had access to the internet. On the other hand, 22.7% of households had access to radio and 9.8% had access to fixed telephone.
The graph shows the percentage of household ICT access by type of ICT in Tabouk during 2021.
Health
Health Facilities and Personnel
In 2023, there were a total of 15,376 workers registered in the health sector in Tabouk. The personnel was distributed as follows: 6,330 nurses, 4,435 assistant health employees, 3,752 physicians, and 859 pharmacists.
The graph shows the annual evolution of health sector employees in Tabouk.
Life Expectancy
In 2023, life expectancy in Tabouk was 79.2 years. By gender, life expectancy was 77.3 years for men and 81.9 years for women.
The chart shows life expectancy at birth by gender in Tabouk.
PHC & Outpatient Encounters
In 2024, Tabouk recorded 1,784,523 encounters, of which 78.2% corresponded to Primary Health Care (PHC) and 21.8% to Outpatient services.
The chart shows the distribution of encounters in Tabouk, 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 345 in Tabouk.
The chart shows the annual trend in the average cases per ambulance of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority in Tabouk.
First Aid and Patient Transport
In 2024, a total of 20,363 patients and casualties were provided with first aid and transported by Saudi Red Crescent Authority ambulances in Tabouk. 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 Tabouk, by type of case.
First Aid and Ambulance Transport Cases
In 2024, a total of 20,363 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 Tabouk.
Outpatient & ER Visits by Gender and Nationality
In 2024, a total of 970,920 outpatient and ER visits to private sector facilities were recorded in Tabouk.
Of these, 206,284 were made by Saudi men and 476,661 by non-Saudi men. In addition, 205,353 visits were made by Saudi women and 82,622 by non-Saudi women.
The chart shows the distribution of outpatient and ER visits to private sector facilities in Tabouk by gender and nationality.
Outpatient & ER Visits by Age
In 2024, a total of 972,409 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 29 ER visits and 294,708 outpatient visits recorded.
The chart shows the distribution of outpatient and ER visits to private sector facilities in Tabouk by age group.
Education
Students, Schools & Teachers
In 2025, the number of students in Tabouk was 214,579.
The graph shows the annual evolution of the number of students by gender in Tabouk.
Illiteracy Rate
In 2017, the illiteracy rate registered in Tabouk was 9.4% for women and 2.8% for men.
The graph shows the illiteracy rate in Tabouk by gender.
Expenditures on Education
In 2017, total education expenditures in Tabouk were 565.2 million, distributed in other expenses ( 206.1 million), tuition fees ( 157.0 million), school supplies ( 143.6 million), school transfer ( 35.7 million), and private tuition ( 22.8 million).
The graph shows the Saudi household expenditure on education by type of expenditure.
Disability
Individuals with One Severe or Unable Disability
In 2023, Tabouk recorded 5.9% of individuals with a severe or unable disability. The percentage of men with one disability was 6.2%, while the percentage of women with one disability was 5.4%.
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, Tabouk registered 8.2% of individuals with communication disabilities, 6.0% with hearing disabilities, 5.7% with visual disabilities, and 5.9% 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.