Transitional Changes in Age-sex Structure in Saudi Arabia (1974-2010)

The age-sex composition is very important in many aspects. It has direct impact on education and labor force planning, in addition to its interrelationship with several socio-economic, and demographic factors. It is also affected and shaped by demographic factors, especially fertility transitions. This is especially true in the case of Saudi Arabia, since fertility has declined gradually from high as 7 in 1985 to low rates around 3 births per woman in 2010 and thus possibly commencing what is called “Demographic Window”.
In light of the availability of new data from the recent census that was conducted in 2010, it has become necessary to identify and understand changes in demographic characteristics of the population, especially age and sex.
Therefore, utilizing the data from four population censuses, this study aims to evaluate the accuracy and explore age-sex transitional changes that occur during the period (1974-2010) and present spatial variations across the 13 Administrative Areas of Saudi Arabia
Finally the study emphasizes the some policy implications, especially those related to education, youth, and employment.