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Zawya
30-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi families occupy 4.4mln homes: GASTAT
RIYADH — The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) revealed on Thursday that the total number of homes occupied by Saudi families reached 4.4 million. This figure records an increase of 233,000 houses compared to the houses registered in the census of 2022, with a growth rate of 2.7 percent. The percentage of housing occupied by Saudi families reached 50.6 percent of the total housing occupied by families, while the average size of the Saudi family reached 4.9 individuals. The results of the housing survey for the year 2024 showed that the percentage of housing occupied by Saudi families in the type of apartments is the highest, representing 45 percent, followed by villas, with 31 percent of the total housing occupied by Saudi families. The GASTAT survey indicated that the building materials used for housing by 90 percent of the total housing occupied by Saudi families is reinforced concrete. It noted that the housing occupied by Saudi families whose approximate age ranges between 10 and 19 years is the highest percentage in the Kingdom, reaching 35.1 percent of the total housing occupied by Saudi families. The results indicated that the percentage of housing occupied by Saudi families, and its area ranges between 150 and 299 squares, is the highest in the Kingdom, with 44.7 percent of the total housing occupied by Saudi families. According to the results of the survey, the percentage of housing occupied by Saudi families, whose total number of rooms from 4 to 6 rooms is the highest, as it reached 57 percent, while the percentage of housing in which the number of bedrooms has 3 bedrooms or less is the highest, as it reached 69.1 percent of the total housing occupied by Saudi families. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Trade Arabia
18-05-2025
- Trade Arabia
MTPA invites families from Saudi Arabia to explore Mauritius
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) is inviting families from Saudi Arabia to explore Mauritius, a tropical paradise that combines adventure, relaxation, and cultural experiences. Located in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius offers a variety of family-friendly activities, including dolphin-watching cruises, underwater snorkeling, glass-bottom boat rides, and hiking through the Black River Gorges National Park. Children can enjoy wildlife encounters at La Vanille Nature Park and Casela Nature Parks, while parents can relax at world-class resorts with kids' clubs, family suites, and wellness centers. Mauritius is the ultimate destination for family vacations. 'Mauritius is a destination where families can reconnect and explore together,' said the MTPA spokesperson. 'We see increasing interest from the Saudi market, especially among families seeking a blend of luxury, adventure, and halal-friendly services. We look forward to welcoming more Saudi families to experience our warm hospitality and the diverse activities Mauritius has to offer.' -TradeArabia News Service
