Co emissions embedded in global trade in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Co emissions embedded in global trade was -23.34 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Co emissions embedded in global trade in Saudi Arabia, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co emissions embedded in global trade in Saudi Arabia is -23.34 million, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 40.4% on the previous year and down 76.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co emissions embedded in global trade in Saudi Arabia peaked at 29.20 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, -110.91 million, in 2002.
That places Saudi Arabia 110th out of 120 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Co emissions embedded in global trade in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | -8.80 million | — |
| 1991 | -18.82 million | +114.0% |
| 1992 | -21.73 million | +15.4% |
| 1993 | -20.28 million | -6.7% |
| 1994 | -19.21 million | -5.3% |
| 1995 | -18.74 million | -2.5% |
| 1996 | -16.75 million | -10.6% |
| 1997 | -13.05 million | -22.1% |
| 1998 | 8.82 million | -167.6% |
| 1999 | -49.48 million | -661.0% |
| 2000 | -106.52 million | +115.3% |
| 2001 | -98.32 million | -7.7% |
| 2002 | -110.91 million | +12.8% |
| 2003 | -33.95 million | -69.4% |
| 2004 | -53.01 million | +56.2% |
| 2005 | -56.68 million | +6.9% |
| 2006 | -58.36 million | +3.0% |
| 2007 | -41.07 million | -29.6% |
| 2008 | -43.58 million | +6.1% |
| 2009 | -24.12 million | -44.7% |
| 2010 | -35.66 million | +47.8% |
| 2011 | -37.82 million | +6.1% |
| 2012 | -31.42 million | -16.9% |
| 2013 | -13.19 million | -58.0% |
| 2014 | 5.65 million | -142.9% |
| 2015 | 29.20 million | +416.5% |
| 2016 | -1.27 million | -104.3% |
| 2017 | -20.69 million | +1530.8% |
| 2018 | -36.19 million | +74.9% |
| 2019 | -36.14 million | -0.1% |
| 2020 | -4.72 million | -87.0% |
| 2021 | -26.11 million | +453.7% |
| 2022 | -39.18 million | +50.1% |
| 2023 | -23.34 million | -40.4% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's -23.34 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.84 million. (52 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's -23.34 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.08 million. (14 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Co emissions embedded in global trade in Saudi Arabia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | -1530.8% | -1.27 million | -20.69 million |
| 1999 | -661.0% | 8.82 million | -49.48 million |
| 2021 | -453.7% | -4.72 million | -26.11 million |
| 2015 | +416.5% | 5.65 million | 29.20 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -17.80 million | -49.48 million | 8.82 million | 10 |
| 2000s | -62.65 million | -110.91 million | -24.12 million | 10 |
| 2010s | -17.75 million | -37.82 million | 29.20 million | 10 |
| 2020s | -23.34 million | -39.18 million | -4.72 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
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 co emissions embedded in global trade in Saudi Arabia?
- Co emissions embedded in global trade in Saudi Arabia was -23.34 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co emissions embedded in global trade recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 29.20 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest co emissions embedded in global trade recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -110.91 million in 2002.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for co emissions embedded in global trade?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 110th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co emissions embedded in global trade rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Co emissions embedded in global trade. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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