Riyadh: The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) has released the Saudi Women's Statistics Report 2024, offering a comprehensive overview of Saudi women aged 15 and over. This report provides a diverse set of statistical indicators across various fields, including education, health, employment, and culture. Based on the results of numerous surveys and census data, the report provides diverse statistics that reflect the progress and achievements of Saudi women.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the total number of Saudi women is 9,807,663, with the age group of 15-34 representing 35.7% of the total female population. Significant progress was highlighted in the labor market, where the unemployment rate for Saudi women dropped to 13% in 2024, a notable decrease from 19% in 2022. This coincided with an expansion of women's economic participation, with the labor force participation rate reaching 36%. The percentage of Saudi women employed as a share of the population also rose to 31.8%.

The report also showcased the achievements of Saudi women in education, innovation, and sports. 35.3% of women aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. In 2024, 22 Saudi women obtained patents, and they collectively received 1,956 local and international awards in sports.

In terms of lifestyle, the report indicated that 44.6% of Saudi women aged 18 and older engage in at least 150 minutes of weekly physical activity. Cultural and recreational activities are also popular, with visits to parks and gardens being the most frequent, at 62.7%.