Co2 fossil plus land use in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Co2 fossil plus land use was 692.61 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
692.61 million
Change on year
up 2.2%
World rank
9th
of 194 countries
All-time high
708.78 million
in 2019
All-time low
-388,164
in 1936
Years of data
89
1936–2024
Co2 fossil plus land use in Saudi Arabia, 1936–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, co2 fossil plus land use in Saudi Arabia stood at 692.61 million.
The figure is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 18.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 fossil plus land use in Saudi Arabia peaked at 708.78 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, -388,164, in 1936.
Saudi Arabia ranks 9th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Co2 fossil plus land use in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | -388,164 | — |
| 1937 | -369,404 | -4.8% |
| 1938 | -189,978 | -48.6% |
| 1939 | 1.26 million | -761.6% |
| 1940 | 1.72 million | +37.2% |
| 1941 | 1.37 million | -20.4% |
| 1942 | 1.45 million | +6.0% |
| 1943 | 1.54 million | +5.8% |
| 1944 | 2.80 million | +82.0% |
| 1945 | 8.35 million | +198.0% |
| 1946 | 24.68 million | +195.7% |
| 1947 | 37.26 million | +50.9% |
| 1948 | 17.46 million | -53.1% |
| 1949 | 17.90 million | +2.5% |
| 1950 | 5.13 million | -71.3% |
| 1951 | 277,475 | -94.6% |
| 1952 | 460,418 | +65.9% |
| 1953 | 1.05 million | +128.6% |
| 1954 | 1.89 million | +79.4% |
| 1955 | 2.81 million | +48.6% |
| 1956 | 2.36 million | -16.0% |
| 1957 | 2.88 million | +21.9% |
| 1958 | 2.84 million | -1.2% |
| 1959 | 2.78 million | -2.3% |
| 1960 | 2.99 million | +7.6% |
| 1961 | 4.14 million | +38.5% |
| 1962 | 7.01 million | +69.4% |
| 1963 | 8.03 million | +14.5% |
| 1964 | 8.09 million | +0.7% |
| 1965 | 5.32 million | -34.2% |
| 1966 | 7.51 million | +41.1% |
| 1967 | 27.10 million | +261.1% |
| 1968 | 31.06 million | +14.6% |
| 1969 | 37.35 million | +20.3% |
| 1970 | 47.50 million | +27.2% |
| 1971 | 62.24 million | +31.0% |
| 1972 | 73.02 million | +17.3% |
| 1973 | 98.43 million | +34.8% |
| 1974 | 101.70 million | +3.3% |
| 1975 | 86.71 million | -14.7% |
| 1976 | 104.82 million | +20.9% |
| 1977 | 121.38 million | +15.8% |
| 1978 | 118.36 million | -2.5% |
| 1979 | 141.36 million | +19.4% |
| 1980 | 172.58 million | +22.1% |
| 1981 | 178.78 million | +3.6% |
| 1982 | 165.49 million | -7.4% |
| 1983 | 169.11 million | +2.2% |
| 1984 | 165.67 million | -2.0% |
| 1985 | 182.26 million | +10.0% |
| 1986 | 215.71 million | +18.4% |
| 1987 | 200.83 million | -6.9% |
| 1988 | 212.67 million | +5.9% |
| 1989 | 214.84 million | +1.0% |
| 1990 | 194.09 million | -9.7% |
| 1991 | 253.84 million | +30.8% |
| 1992 | 282.74 million | +11.4% |
| 1993 | 301.96 million | +6.8% |
| 1994 | 294.32 million | -2.5% |
| 1995 | 276.89 million | -5.9% |
| 1996 | 271.23 million | -2.0% |
| 1997 | 228.48 million | -15.8% |
| 1998 | 221.03 million | -3.3% |
| 1999 | 239.21 million | +8.2% |
| 2000 | 310.82 million | +29.9% |
| 2001 | 325.33 million | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 348.81 million | +7.2% |
| 2003 | 352.77 million | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 408.83 million | +15.9% |
| 2005 | 413.06 million | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 446.01 million | +8.0% |
| 2007 | 424.52 million | -4.8% |
| 2008 | 470.27 million | +10.8% |
| 2009 | 504.35 million | +7.2% |
| 2010 | 556.03 million | +10.2% |
| 2011 | 540.58 million | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 606.18 million | +12.1% |
| 2013 | 582.32 million | -3.9% |
| 2014 | 584.28 million | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 623.82 million | +6.8% |
| 2016 | 641.59 million | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 645.62 million | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 652.59 million | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 708.78 million | +8.6% |
| 2020 | 653.60 million | -7.8% |
| 2021 | 695.35 million | +6.4% |
| 2022 | 667.22 million | -4.0% |
| 2023 | 677.82 million | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 692.61 million | +2.2% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 692.61 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 36.71 million, 18.9× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 692.61 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 56.26 million, 12.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Co2 fossil plus land use 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 | +761.6% | -189,978 | 1.26 million |
| 1967 | +261.1% | 7.51 million | 27.10 million |
| 1945 | +198.0% | 2.80 million | 8.35 million |
| 1946 | +195.7% | 8.35 million | 24.68 million |
| 1953 | +128.6% | 460,418 | 1.05 million |
| 1951 | -94.6% | 5.13 million | 277,475 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 77,321 | -388,164 | 1.26 million | 4 |
| 1940s | 11.45 million | 1.37 million | 37.26 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 2.25 million | 277,475 | 5.13 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 13.86 million | 2.99 million | 37.35 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 95.55 million | 47.50 million | 141.36 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 187.79 million | 165.49 million | 215.71 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 256.38 million | 194.09 million | 301.96 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 400.48 million | 310.82 million | 504.35 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 614.18 million | 540.58 million | 708.78 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 677.32 million | 653.60 million | 695.35 million | 5 |
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 co2 fossil plus land use in Saudi Arabia?
- Co2 fossil plus land use in Saudi Arabia was 692.61 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 fossil plus land use recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 708.78 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest co2 fossil plus land use recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -388,164 in 1936.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for co2 fossil plus land use?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 9th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co2 fossil plus land use rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.5%. 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 fossil plus land use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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