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Real Estate Sec<strong>to</strong>r<br />

Key Growth Fac<strong>to</strong>rs Of Saudi Real Estate<br />

» Population & Demographic S<strong>to</strong>ry<br />

- Saudi Arabia’s population growth rate, which is <strong>the</strong><br />

fastest amongst <strong>the</strong> Arab countries, opens up <strong>the</strong><br />

Kingdom for vast array of growth opportunities.<br />

Population Age-Group (2007)<br />

64 years and above,<br />

3%<br />

- Kingdom’s population is estimated <strong>to</strong> have grown<br />

by more than threefold during <strong>the</strong> last three decades,<br />

increasing from 7.3mn in 1975 <strong>to</strong> 23.98mn in 2007 (mid<br />

estimate).<br />

Between<br />

30 <strong>to</strong> 64 years,<br />

36%<br />

Under<br />

30 years,<br />

61%<br />

- Having around 60% population between <strong>the</strong> working<br />

age group of 15-64 years indicates a strong demand in<br />

all categories of daily households in years <strong>to</strong> <strong>com</strong>e.<br />

Source: Central Department of Statistics & Information<br />

Global Investment House<br />

41 Saudi Arabia Economic Overview - January 2009

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