Annual Net Emissions/Removals in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Annual Net Emissions/Removals was 783.87 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual Net Emissions/Removals in Saudi Arabia, 1970–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, annual net emissions/removals in Saudi Arabia stood at 783.87. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and up 17.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual net emissions/removals in Saudi Arabia peaked at 783.87 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 80.04, in 1970.
That places Saudi Arabia 9th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual Net Emissions/Removals in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 80.04 | — |
| 1971 | 98.88 | +23.5% |
| 1972 | 128.32 | +29.8% |
| 1973 | 173 | +34.8% |
| 1974 | 181.23 | +4.8% |
| 1975 | 146.99 | -18.9% |
| 1976 | 182.62 | +24.2% |
| 1977 | 192.49 | +5.4% |
| 1978 | 193.67 | +0.6% |
| 1979 | 220.41 | +13.8% |
| 1980 | 264.31 | +19.9% |
| 1981 | 232.6 | -12.0% |
| 1982 | 230.51 | -0.9% |
| 1983 | 224.46 | -2.6% |
| 1984 | 168.55 | -24.9% |
| 1985 | 167.52 | -0.6% |
| 1986 | 169.23 | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 181.8 | +7.4% |
| 1988 | 197.54 | +8.7% |
| 1989 | 200.81 | +1.7% |
| 1990 | 213.46 | +6.3% |
| 1991 | 218.59 | +2.4% |
| 1992 | 232.31 | +6.3% |
| 1993 | 243.23 | +4.7% |
| 1994 | 262.27 | +7.8% |
| 1995 | 259.74 | -1.0% |
| 1996 | 274.41 | +5.6% |
| 1997 | 280.38 | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 295.63 | +5.4% |
| 1999 | 299.76 | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 313 | +4.4% |
| 2001 | 324.43 | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 342.24 | +5.5% |
| 2003 | 360.35 | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 380.27 | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 401.79 | +5.7% |
| 2006 | 423.48 | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 445.2 | +5.1% |
| 2008 | 479.18 | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 505.46 | +5.5% |
| 2010 | 547.95 | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 574.73 | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 610.62 | +6.2% |
| 2013 | 621.84 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 666.42 | +7.2% |
| 2015 | 698.75 | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 701.11 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 695.39 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 671.68 | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 670.63 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 689.82 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 716.12 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 749.2 | +4.6% |
| 2023 | 764.01 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 783.87 | +2.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 159.76 | 80.04 | 220.41 | 10 |
| 1980s | 203.73 | 167.52 | 264.31 | 10 |
| 1990s | 257.98 | 213.46 | 299.76 | 10 |
| 2000s | 397.54 | 313 | 505.46 | 10 |
| 2010s | 645.91 | 547.95 | 701.11 | 10 |
| 2020s | 740.6 | 689.82 | 783.87 | 5 |
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More climate change data for Saudi Arabia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 134.54 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,043 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,830 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,213 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.91 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 79.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,017 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,002 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 15.05 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.78 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual net emissions/removals in Saudi Arabia?
- Annual net emissions/removals in Saudi Arabia was 783.87 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest annual net emissions/removals recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 783.87 in 2024.
- What is the lowest annual net emissions/removals recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 80.04 in 1970.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for annual net emissions/removals?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 9th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual net emissions/removals rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Annual Net Emissions/Removals (Greenhouse gas, Total, Metric ton of CO₂). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories by the sector of origin and National Mitigation Targets as determined by the countries. Annual country-level estimates of net emissions/removals for 215 countries are presented by six sectors, 14 sub-sectors and four gases, for the years 1970-2021. To facilitate retrieval and use, two aggregated indicators, Total GHG emissions including land-use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) and Total GHG emissions excluding land-use, land-use change and forestry are presented in addition to the sector-level information. Annual country-level projections of emissions, assuming business-as-usual, are presented for three categories – CO2 emission, GHG emissions excluding LULUCF and GHG emissions including LULUCF – for the years 2022- 2030. National mitigation targets, or the implied targets, as estimated from the Nationally Determined Contributions are presented for the year 2030. Both the conditional, where applicable, and unconditional targets have been presented, along with an average of the two targets. Corresponding aggregates are presented for the above indicators by region and sub-region according to the M49 and the World Economic Outlook Classifications. Estimates of emissions are in million metric tons of CO2 equivalent.