Enteric Fermentation — Emissions (CH4) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Enteric Fermentation — Emissions (CH4) was 71.59 kt in 2050. ◆ Volatile
Enteric Fermentation — Emissions in Saudi Arabia, 1961–2050
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
In 2050, enteric fermentation — emissions in Saudi Arabia stood at 71.59 kt.
Over the whole period, enteric fermentation — emissions in Saudi Arabia peaked at 260.68 kt in 2022 and was at its lowest, 20.84 kt, in 1961.
Saudi Arabia ranks 132nd of 227 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enteric Fermentation — Emissions (CH4) in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 20.84 kt | — |
| 1962 | 21.33 kt | +2.4% |
| 1963 | 21.85 kt | +2.4% |
| 1964 | 22.4 kt | +2.5% |
| 1965 | 22.98 kt | +2.6% |
| 1966 | 23.48 kt | +2.2% |
| 1967 | 24.15 kt | +2.9% |
| 1968 | 26.35 kt | +9.1% |
| 1969 | 27.22 kt | +3.3% |
| 1970 | 28.48 kt | +4.6% |
| 1971 | 30.73 kt | +7.9% |
| 1972 | 32.74 kt | +6.5% |
| 1973 | 37.11 kt | +13.3% |
| 1974 | 42.85 kt | +15.5% |
| 1975 | 45.7 kt | +6.7% |
| 1976 | 49.05 kt | +7.3% |
| 1977 | 49.48 kt | +0.9% |
| 1978 | 55.55 kt | +12.3% |
| 1979 | 59.62 kt | +7.3% |
| 1980 | 60.86 kt | +2.1% |
| 1981 | 58.15 kt | -4.5% |
| 1982 | 67.7 kt | +16.4% |
| 1983 | 76.7 kt | +13.3% |
| 1984 | 79.13 kt | +3.2% |
| 1985 | 77.2 kt | -2.4% |
| 1986 | 81.41 kt | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 76.84 kt | -5.6% |
| 1988 | 73.64 kt | -4.2% |
| 1989 | 72.87 kt | -1.0% |
| 1990 | 75.41 kt | +3.5% |
| 1991 | 78.16 kt | +3.7% |
| 1992 | 81.59 kt | +4.4% |
| 1993 | 84.21 kt | +3.2% |
| 1994 | 87.76 kt | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 88.98 kt | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 90.42 kt | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 89.72 kt | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 86.92 kt | -3.1% |
| 1999 | 81.99 kt | -5.7% |
| 2000 | 85.56 kt | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 86.87 kt | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 87 kt | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 88.02 kt | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 94.81 kt | +7.7% |
| 2005 | 96.92 kt | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 92.9 kt | -4.2% |
| 2007 | 93.82 kt | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 84.5 kt | -9.9% |
| 2009 | 75.94 kt | -10.1% |
| 2010 | 86.56 kt | +14.0% |
| 2011 | 94.68 kt | +9.4% |
| 2012 | 97.11 kt | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 104.76 kt | +7.9% |
| 2014 | 101.06 kt | -3.5% |
| 2015 | 102.03 kt | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 103.03 kt | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 103.98 kt | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 106.35 kt | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 110.2 kt | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 208.59 kt | +89.3% |
| 2021 | 207.92 kt | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 260.68 kt | +25.4% |
| 2023 | 241.49 kt | -7.4% |
| 2030 | 69.46 kt | -71.2% |
| 2050 | 71.59 kt | +3.1% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 71.59 kt is above the median for high income countries, which is 67.22 kt, 1.1× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 71.59 kt is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 52.97 kt, 1.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enteric Fermentation — Emissions (CH4) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +89.3% | 110.2 kt | 208.59 kt |
| 2030 | -71.2% | 241.49 kt | 69.46 kt |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 23.4 kt | 20.84 kt | 27.22 kt | 9 |
| 1970s | 43.13 kt | 28.48 kt | 59.62 kt | 10 |
| 1980s | 72.45 kt | 58.15 kt | 81.41 kt | 10 |
| 1990s | 84.52 kt | 75.41 kt | 90.42 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 88.63 kt | 75.94 kt | 96.92 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 100.98 kt | 86.56 kt | 110.2 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 229.67 kt | 207.92 kt | 260.68 kt | 4 |
| 2030s | 69.46 kt | 69.46 kt | 69.46 kt | 1 |
| 2050s | 71.59 kt | 71.59 kt | 71.59 kt | 1 |
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 enteric fermentation — emissions in Saudi Arabia?
- Enteric fermentation — emissions in Saudi Arabia was 71.59 kt in 2050, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest enteric fermentation — emissions recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 260.68 kt in 2022.
- What is the lowest enteric fermentation — emissions recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.84 kt in 1961.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for enteric fermentation — emissions?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 132nd out of 227 countries with data for 2050.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Enteric Fermentation — Emissions (CH4). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions Totals summarizes the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions disseminated in the FAOSTAT Climate Change domains of emissions from agrifood systems. Data are computed following the Tier 1 methods of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Guidelines for National greenhouse gas (GHG) Inventories (IPCC, 1996; 1997; 2000; 2002; 2006; 2014). Emissions from other economic sectors as defined by the IPCC are also disseminated in the domain for completeness. Methodological details can be found at: https://files-faostat.fao.org/production/GT/GT_en.pdf