# Urban Population (% of Total Population)
**Urban Population (% of Total Population)** is a **key demographic indicator** that measures the **percentage of a country's population living in urban areas**, as opposed to **rural areas**.
**Urban areas** generally include **cities and towns**, which are characterized by **a higher population density** and **more developed infrastructure** compared to **rural regions**.
The **chart** illustrates the **percentage of the total population residing in urban areas in Saudi Arabia** over a span of **24 years, from 2000 to 2023**.