IPPU — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: IPPU — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) was 150,990 kt in 2023. ◆ Volatile
IPPU — Emissions (CO2eq) in Saudi Arabia, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
The most recent figure for ippu — emissions (co2eq) in Saudi Arabia is 150,990 kt, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and up 49.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ippu — emissions (co2eq) in Saudi Arabia peaked at 150,990 kt in 2023 and was at its lowest, 748.7 kt, in 1961.
Saudi Arabia ranks 9th of 232 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
IPPU — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 748.7 kt | — |
| 1962 | 1,035 kt | +38.2% |
| 1963 | 1,102 kt | +6.5% |
| 1964 | 1,039 kt | -5.7% |
| 1965 | 762.15 kt | -26.6% |
| 1966 | 945.78 kt | +24.1% |
| 1967 | 1,025 kt | +8.4% |
| 1968 | 1,170 kt | +14.1% |
| 1969 | 1,283 kt | +9.7% |
| 1970 | 1,889 kt | +47.3% |
| 1971 | 1,982 kt | +4.9% |
| 1972 | 2,269 kt | +14.5% |
| 1973 | 2,373 kt | +4.6% |
| 1974 | 2,608 kt | +9.9% |
| 1975 | 2,842 kt | +9.0% |
| 1976 | 2,995 kt | +5.4% |
| 1977 | 3,311 kt | +10.5% |
| 1978 | 3,779 kt | +14.2% |
| 1979 | 4,158 kt | +10.0% |
| 1980 | 4,692 kt | +12.8% |
| 1981 | 5,746 kt | +22.5% |
| 1982 | 7,202 kt | +25.4% |
| 1983 | 8,031 kt | +11.5% |
| 1984 | 11,314 kt | +40.9% |
| 1985 | 12,688 kt | +12.1% |
| 1986 | 14,093 kt | +11.1% |
| 1987 | 14,850 kt | +5.4% |
| 1988 | 16,569 kt | +11.6% |
| 1989 | 16,650 kt | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 17,125 kt | +2.9% |
| 1991 | 16,121 kt | -5.9% |
| 1992 | 17,871 kt | +10.9% |
| 1993 | 19,634 kt | +9.9% |
| 1994 | 20,850 kt | +6.2% |
| 1995 | 21,393 kt | +2.6% |
| 1996 | 22,632 kt | +5.8% |
| 1997 | 22,887 kt | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 26,325 kt | +15.0% |
| 1999 | 26,855 kt | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 31,177 kt | +16.1% |
| 2001 | 40,889 kt | +31.2% |
| 2002 | 45,099 kt | +10.3% |
| 2003 | 49,454 kt | +9.7% |
| 2004 | 54,492 kt | +10.2% |
| 2005 | 60,899 kt | +11.8% |
| 2006 | 63,751 kt | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 68,458 kt | +7.4% |
| 2008 | 73,640 kt | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 79,162 kt | +7.5% |
| 2010 | 85,838 kt | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 92,209 kt | +7.4% |
| 2012 | 97,121 kt | +5.3% |
| 2013 | 101,156 kt | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 107,676 kt | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 108,317 kt | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 113,012 kt | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 115,453 kt | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 123,386 kt | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 126,338 kt | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 132,565 kt | +4.9% |
| 2021 | 139,294 kt | +5.1% |
| 2022 | 146,121 kt | +4.9% |
| 2023 | 150,990 kt | +3.3% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 150,990 kt is above the median for high income countries, which is 4,123 kt, 36.6× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 150,990 kt is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 8,036 kt, 18.8× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where IPPU — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | +47.3% | 1,283 kt | 1,889 kt |
| 1965 | -26.6% | 1,039 kt | 762.15 kt |
| 1984 | +40.9% | 8,031 kt | 11,314 kt |
| 1962 | +38.2% | 748.7 kt | 1,035 kt |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,012 kt | 748.7 kt | 1,283 kt | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,821 kt | 1,889 kt | 4,158 kt | 10 |
| 1980s | 11,183 kt | 4,692 kt | 16,650 kt | 10 |
| 1990s | 21,169 kt | 16,121 kt | 26,855 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 56,702 kt | 31,177 kt | 79,162 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 107,051 kt | 85,838 kt | 126,338 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 142,242 kt | 132,565 kt | 150,990 kt | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 6 USSR 230,606 kt compare
- 7 Russian Federation 173,643 kt compare
- 7 Russia 173,643 kt compare
- 10 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 90,783 kt compare
- 11 Republic of Korea 84,146 kt compare
- 12 Japan 82,333 kt compare
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 ippu — emissions (co2eq) in Saudi Arabia?
- Ippu — emissions (co2eq) in Saudi Arabia was 150,990 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest ippu — emissions (co2eq) recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 150,990 kt in 2023.
- What is the lowest ippu — emissions (co2eq) recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 748.7 kt in 1961.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for ippu — emissions (co2eq)?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 9th out of 232 countries with data for 2023.
- Is ippu — emissions (co2eq) rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of IPPU — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5). 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