Co2 emissions by fuel line in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Co2 emissions by fuel line was 451.46 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
451.46 million
Change on year
up 1.7%
World rank
4th
of 215 countries
All-time high
451.46 million
in 2024
All-time low
0
in 1951
Years of data
89
1936–2024
Co2 emissions by fuel line in Saudi Arabia, 1936–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, co2 emissions by fuel line in Saudi Arabia stood at 451.46 million. That is the highest value across all 89 years on record.
The figure is up 1.7% on the previous year and up 27.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions by fuel line in Saudi Arabia peaked at 451.46 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1951.
That places Saudi Arabia 4th out of 215 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.
Co2 emissions by fuel line in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 7,328 | — |
| 1937 | 25,648 | +250.0% |
| 1938 | 205,184 | +700.0% |
| 1939 | 1.65 million | +705.4% |
| 1940 | 2.15 million | +29.9% |
| 1941 | 1.81 million | -15.7% |
| 1942 | 1.90 million | +5.1% |
| 1943 | 1.99 million | +4.8% |
| 1944 | 3.26 million | +63.6% |
| 1945 | 8.81 million | +170.2% |
| 1946 | 25.15 million | +185.4% |
| 1947 | 37.73 million | +50.0% |
| 1948 | 17.94 million | -52.4% |
| 1949 | 18.38 million | +2.5% |
| 1950 | 5.14 million | -72.0% |
| 1951 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1952 | 0 | — |
| 1953 | 476,320 | — |
| 1954 | 1.24 million | +160.0% |
| 1955 | 2.11 million | +70.7% |
| 1956 | 1.63 million | -22.9% |
| 1957 | 2.10 million | +28.8% |
| 1958 | 2.00 million | -4.9% |
| 1959 | 1.82 million | -9.0% |
| 1960 | 2.63 million | +44.8% |
| 1961 | 3.52 million | +33.7% |
| 1962 | 6.14 million | +74.5% |
| 1963 | 6.81 million | +11.0% |
| 1964 | 5.68 million | -16.7% |
| 1965 | 2.12 million | -62.7% |
| 1966 | 4.11 million | +93.9% |
| 1967 | 4.46 million | +8.7% |
| 1968 | 5.43 million | +21.7% |
| 1969 | 8.04 million | +48.0% |
| 1970 | 16.39 million | +103.9% |
| 1971 | 21.13 million | +29.0% |
| 1972 | 17.22 million | -18.5% |
| 1973 | 20.55 million | +19.4% |
| 1974 | 21.96 million | +6.8% |
| 1975 | 25.55 million | +16.3% |
| 1976 | 27.84 million | +9.0% |
| 1977 | 44.35 million | +59.3% |
| 1978 | 50.36 million | +13.6% |
| 1979 | 70.56 million | +40.1% |
| 1980 | 72.07 million | +2.1% |
| 1981 | 81.13 million | +12.6% |
| 1982 | 96.11 million | +18.5% |
| 1983 | 117.07 million | +21.8% |
| 1984 | 109.01 million | -6.9% |
| 1985 | 123.37 million | +13.2% |
| 1986 | 147.11 million | +19.2% |
| 1987 | 131.01 million | -10.9% |
| 1988 | 134.77 million | +2.9% |
| 1989 | 133.41 million | -1.0% |
| 1990 | 111.40 million | -16.5% |
| 1991 | 170.68 million | +53.2% |
| 1992 | 194.70 million | +14.1% |
| 1993 | 212.79 million | +9.3% |
| 1994 | 195.16 million | -8.3% |
| 1995 | 178.45 million | -8.6% |
| 1996 | 169.34 million | -5.1% |
| 1997 | 124.00 million | -26.8% |
| 1998 | 114.92 million | -7.3% |
| 1999 | 135.14 million | +17.6% |
| 2000 | 198.37 million | +46.8% |
| 2001 | 205.00 million | +3.3% |
| 2002 | 219.46 million | +7.1% |
| 2003 | 216.84 million | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 263.20 million | +21.4% |
| 2005 | 256.69 million | -2.5% |
| 2006 | 283.77 million | +10.5% |
| 2007 | 258.47 million | -8.9% |
| 2008 | 288.82 million | +11.7% |
| 2009 | 326.07 million | +12.9% |
| 2010 | 359.64 million | +10.3% |
| 2011 | 335.71 million | -6.7% |
| 2012 | 386.22 million | +15.0% |
| 2013 | 359.38 million | -6.9% |
| 2014 | 355.28 million | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 390.53 million | +9.9% |
| 2016 | 395.72 million | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 393.12 million | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 391.61 million | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 446.99 million | +14.1% |
| 2020 | 388.28 million | -13.1% |
| 2021 | 420.65 million | +8.3% |
| 2022 | 435.51 million | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 443.74 million | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 451.46 million | +1.7% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 451.46 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.73 million, 42.1× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 451.46 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 20.25 million, 22.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Co2 emissions by fuel line 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | +705.4% | 205,184 | 1.65 million |
| 1938 | +700.0% | 25,648 | 205,184 |
| 1937 | +250.0% | 7,328 | 25,648 |
| 1946 | +185.4% | 8.81 million | 25.15 million |
| 1945 | +170.2% | 3.26 million | 8.81 million |
| 1954 | +160.0% | 476,320 | 1.24 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 472,655 | 7,328 | 1.65 million | 4 |
| 1940s | 11.91 million | 1.81 million | 37.73 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 1.65 million | 0 | 5.14 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 4.89 million | 2.12 million | 8.04 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 31.59 million | 16.39 million | 70.56 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 114.51 million | 72.07 million | 147.11 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 160.66 million | 111.40 million | 212.79 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 251.67 million | 198.37 million | 326.07 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 381.42 million | 335.71 million | 446.99 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 427.93 million | 388.28 million | 451.46 million | 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 co2 emissions by fuel line in Saudi Arabia?
- Co2 emissions by fuel line in Saudi Arabia was 451.46 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions by fuel line recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 451.46 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions by fuel line recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1951.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for co2 emissions by fuel line?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 4th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co2 emissions by fuel line rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.1%. 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 Co2 emissions by fuel line. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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