Saudi Arabia vs United Arab Emirates

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Saudi Arabia

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United Arab Emirates

MetricSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab Emirates
CapitalRiyadhAbu Dhabi
Population34,566,32811,346,000
Area (km²)2,149,69083,600
Population density (/km²)16136
GDP per capita (USD)$23,000$45,000
RegionWestern AsiaWestern Asia
CurrencySARAED
LanguagesArabicArabic
Main religionsIslamIslam
Time zoneUTC+3UTC+4

Green highlights the higher value (or higher GDP per capita). Figures are approximate.

Saudi Arabia vs United Arab Emirates: summary

Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates are both located in Asia (both in Western Asia). Saudi Arabia has the larger population — about 3.0× the population of United Arab Emirates, while Saudi Arabia covers more land area. Measured by GDP per capita, United Arab Emirates is the wealthier of the two.

For full geographic detail, see the Saudi Arabia map and the United Arab Emirates map.