Energy — Emissions (N2O), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Energy — Emissions (N2O), annual growth rate was 3.81 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
3.81 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 43.8%
World rank
42nd
of 228 countries
All-time high
34.91 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
-48.02 % change on previous year
in 1970
Years of data
62
1962–2023

Energy — Emissions (N2O), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 1962–2023

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for energy — emissions (n2o), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia is 3.81 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of down 43.8% on the previous year and down 57.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, energy — emissions (n2o), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 34.91 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -48.02 % change on previous year, in 1970.

Saudi Arabia ranks 42nd of 228 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Energy — Emissions (N2O), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, year by year

Annual values for Energy — Emissions (N2O), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 1962 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 4.21 % change on previous year —
1963 4.83 % change on previous year +14.6%
1964 5.14 % change on previous year +6.5%
1965 4.89 % change on previous year -4.9%
1966 5.83 % change on previous year +19.2%
1967 4.59 % change on previous year -21.3%
1968 5.26 % change on previous year +14.7%
1969 5 % change on previous year -5.0%
1970 -48.02 % change on previous year -1060.3%
1971 23.36 % change on previous year -148.6%
1972 31.19 % change on previous year +33.5%
1973 34.91 % change on previous year +11.9%
1974 4.9 % change on previous year -86.0%
1975 -18 % change on previous year -467.7%
1976 24.39 % change on previous year -235.5%
1977 11.76 % change on previous year -51.8%
1978 12.28 % change on previous year +4.4%
1979 16.15 % change on previous year +31.5%
1980 24.22 % change on previous year +50.0%
1981 -17.33 % change on previous year -171.6%
1982 1.75 % change on previous year -110.1%
1983 12.02 % change on previous year +588.0%
1984 -17.24 % change on previous year -243.5%
1985 -4.63 % change on previous year -73.1%
1986 -7.77 % change on previous year +67.8%
1987 11.58 % change on previous year -249.1%
1988 4.25 % change on previous year -63.3%
1989 -3.17 % change on previous year -174.6%
1990 8.41 % change on previous year -365.6%
1991 1.29 % change on previous year -84.6%
1992 1.28 % change on previous year -1.3%
1993 7.56 % change on previous year +492.4%
1994 20.7 % change on previous year +173.7%
1995 5.83 % change on previous year -71.9%
1996 20.18 % change on previous year +246.5%
1997 18.07 % change on previous year -10.5%
1998 6.47 % change on previous year -64.2%
1999 4.25 % change on previous year -34.3%
2000 -30.49 % change on previous year -817.1%
2001 3.35 % change on previous year -111.0%
2002 5.14 % change on previous year +53.2%
2003 2.57 % change on previous year -49.9%
2004 5.01 % change on previous year +95.0%
2005 2.63 % change on previous year -47.6%
2006 5.35 % change on previous year +103.7%
2007 8.61 % change on previous year +61.0%
2008 2.24 % change on previous year -74.0%
2009 6.76 % change on previous year +202.3%
2010 15.27 % change on previous year +125.9%
2011 5.17 % change on previous year -66.1%
2012 5.07 % change on previous year -1.9%
2013 9.06 % change on previous year +78.8%
2014 6.03 % change on previous year -33.5%
2015 2.02 % change on previous year -66.5%
2016 1.12 % change on previous year -44.9%
2017 -4.29 % change on previous year -484.6%
2018 -3.84 % change on previous year -10.4%
2019 0.2663 % change on previous year -106.9%
2020 -3.85 % change on previous year -1546.1%
2021 1.8 % change on previous year -146.6%
2022 6.78 % change on previous year +277.8%
2023 3.81 % change on previous year -43.8%

Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries

  • Saudi Arabia's 3.81 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -0.304 % change on previous year. (65 countries reporting)
  • Saudi Arabia's 3.81 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.28 % change on previous year, 3.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Energy — Emissions (N2O), annual growth rate 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.

YearChange FromTo
2020 -1546.1% 0.2663 % change on previous year -3.85 % change on previous year
1970 -1060.3% 5 % change on previous year -48.02 % change on previous year
2000 -817.1% 4.25 % change on previous year -30.49 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 4.97 % change on previous year 4.21 % change on previous year 5.83 % change on previous year 8
1970s 9.29 % change on previous year -48.02 % change on previous year 34.91 % change on previous year 10
1980s 0.3669 % change on previous year -17.33 % change on previous year 24.22 % change on previous year 10
1990s 9.4 % change on previous year 1.28 % change on previous year 20.7 % change on previous year 10
2000s 1.12 % change on previous year -30.49 % change on previous year 8.61 % change on previous year 10
2010s 3.59 % change on previous year -4.29 % change on previous year 15.27 % change on previous year 10
2020s 2.14 % change on previous year -3.85 % change on previous year 6.78 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia

  1. 39 Azerbaijan 3.97 % change on previous year compare
  2. 40 Jordan 3.89 % change on previous year compare
  3. 41 Grenada 3.85 % change on previous year compare
  4. 43 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 3.7 % change on previous year compare
  5. 44 Laos 3.69 % change on previous year compare
  6. 44 Lao People's Democratic Republic 3.69 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is energy — emissions (n2o), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia?
Energy — emissions (n2o), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia was 3.81 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest energy — emissions (n2o), annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The highest recorded value was 34.91 % change on previous year in 1973.
What is the lowest energy — emissions (n2o), annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The lowest recorded value was -48.02 % change on previous year in 1970.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for energy — emissions (n2o), annual growth rate?
Saudi Arabia ranks 42nd out of 228 countries with data for 2023.
Is energy — emissions (n2o), annual growth rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
Over the last ten years it is down 57.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Energy — Emissions (N2O), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Energy — Emissions (N2O). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Energy — Emissions (N2O), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
261 places, 14,757 data points, 1962–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Energy — Emissions (N2O). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.