Is incest between adults a crime in Saudi Arabia?

Criminal offense

Saudi Arabia is one of 111 countries classified “Criminal offense” for incest between adults — 68% of the 164 with data.

Source

Taken from: Wikipedia: Laws regarding incest
Last checked: 15 September 2026
How it was classified: Read directly from the source’s own table, without interpretation.

Nearby countries

Qatar: Criminal offense
United Arab Emirates: Criminal offense
Eritrea: Criminal offense
Israel: Criminal offense
Syria: Criminal offense
Iran: Criminal offense

Other laws in Saudi Arabia

Same-Sex Marriage: Not recognized
Same-Sex Activity: Death penalty possible
Age of Consent: 18+
Sex Work: Illegal
Pornography: Illegal
Divorce: Legal
Same-Sex Adoption: Not permitted
Marriage Age: 18+

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