Riyadh: The overall population living in the Saudi capital Riyadh grew by 3.5 per cent to top 6.9 million, according to Akhbaar24.
The updated figures were announced by the Riyadh Development Authority.
Saudi nationals make up 66pc of the overall Riyadh population, while non-Saudis represent 34pc.
The statistics showed that Saudi nationals aged below 25 make up 50pc of the overall population of Riyadh.