Categories in Dhahran
Auto Parts StoreCar Accessories StoreCar Detailing ServiceCar & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationNew car dealersOil Change ServiceUsed Auto Parts StoreBeauty Product SupplierBuilding Materials SupplierCoffee RoastersElectronics WholesalerFarmingFuel supplierImport Export CompanyIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingIndustrial Equipment SupplierMachine MaintenanceMachine WorkshopOil and gas exploration serviceOil Field Equipment SupplierPharmaceutical CompanySportwear ManufacturerWholesalersBaby Clothing StoreBag ShopBoot StoreBoutiqueChildren and baby clothingClothing storesDry CleanerFashion Accessories StoreHandbags ShopJewelers and watchesLaundromatLaundry ServiceLeather Goods StoreLingerie StoreMen's clothingShoe storesSportswear StoreWomen's clothingMobile phone storesSatellite Communication ServiceTelecommunications Service ProviderArmy Facility
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Dhahran
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 409 |
| Corporate management | 324 |
| Education | 256 |
| Cafes | 205 |
| Apartments | 186 |
| Shopping | 163 |
| Mosques | 160 |
| Clothing stores | 146 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 131 |
| Public parks | 116 |
| Hospitals | 102 |
| Construction of buildings | 95 |
| Other accommodation | 88 |
| Laundry | 86 |
| Department stores | 86 |
| Real estate | 82 |
Dhahran Facts
| Area | 352.6 km² |
| Population | 299,089 |
| Male Population | 180,208 (60.3%) |
| Female Population | 118,881 (39.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +552.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +99.2% |
| Median Age | 27.1 years (Male: 28.6, Female: 25) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $37,936 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 3 |
| Neighborhoods | Doha Al Janubiyah, Gharb Al Dhahran, Saudi Aramco, Al Jamiah, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Arabian Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 26.28864, 50.11396 |
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Dhahran Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,841 | 103,216 | 150,114 | 255,892 | 299,089 | 325,336 | 348,951 |
| Population Density | 130 / km² | 292.7 / km² | 425.7 / km² | 725.7 / km² | 848.2 / km² | 922.6 / km² | 989.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridDhahran Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 99.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhahran | +552.4% | +189.8% | +99.2% |
| Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia | — | — | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Dhahran Median Age
Median Age: 27.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhahran | 27.1 yrs | 25 yrs | 28.6 yrs |
| Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia | 27.2 yrs | 25 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
| Saudi Arabia | 26.6 yrs | 24.7 yrs | 27.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Dhahran Population Density
Population Density: 848 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhahran | 299,089 | 352.6 km² | 848 / km² |
| Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia | 4.9 million | 523,352.7 km² | 9.3 / km² |
| Saudi Arabia | 31.5 million | 1,925,807 km² | 16.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Dhahran Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Dhahran
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Dhahran
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Dhahran
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Dhahran
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Dhahran Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $37,857 | $38,093 | $30,634 | $37,704 | $37,874 | $43,053 | $33,024 | $37,936 |
| Total GDP | $30.8M | $42.5M | $40.6M | $61.7M | $81.7M | $154.5M | $331M | $468.8M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Dhahran CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhahran | 6,036,866 tn | 20.18 tn | 17,119.8 tons/km² |
| Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia | 79,853,177 tn | 16.46 tn | 152.6 tons/km² |
| Saudi Arabia | 493,106,631 tn | 15.65 tn | 256.1 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Dhahran CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,036,866 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 20.18 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 17,119.8 tons/km² |
Dhahran
Dhahran (Arabic الظهران aẓ-Ẓahrān) is a city located in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. It is a major administrative center for the Saudi oil industry. Together with the nearby cities of Ad Dammam and Al Khobar, Dhahran forms part of the Dammam Metro..
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