Netherlands vs Saudi Arabia: Number of male directors
Netherlands
37,224
in 2020
Saudi Arabia
35,671
in 2023
Netherlands rank
16th
Saudi Arabia rank
17th
Number of male directors over time
- Netherlands
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 37,224 against 35,671 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 1,553.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.
Netherlands ranks 16th and Saudi Arabia ranks 17th of 71 countries.
Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 34,675 | 14,126 | 20,549 | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 37,224 | 18,400 | 18,824 | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of male directors, Netherlands or Saudi Arabia?
- Netherlands, at 37,224 against 35,671 in Saudi Arabia as of 2020.
- What is the difference in number of male directors between Netherlands and Saudi Arabia?
- 1,553, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Saudi Arabia?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2020.
- How do Netherlands and Saudi Arabia rank globally for number of male directors?
- Netherlands ranks 16th and Saudi Arabia ranks 17th of 71 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank's Entrepreneurship Survey and database (https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/entrepreneurship). Downloaded on May 2, 2026, published as Number of male directors. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Number of male directors is the number of female individuals who conduct the affairs of newly registered limited liability companies in the calendar year.