Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate was 40.61 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
40.61 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 70.3%
World rank
97th
of 214 countries
All-time high
880 % change on previous year
in 1938
All-time low
-729.4 % change on previous year
in 1997
Years of data
80
1938–2024
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 1938–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia stood at 40.61 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 70.3% on the previous year and down 62.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 880 % change on previous year in 1938 and was at its lowest, -729.4 % change on previous year, in 1997.
Saudi Arabia ranks 97th of 214 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.
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 880 % change on previous year | — |
| 1939 | 706.12 % change on previous year | -19.8% |
| 1940 | -65.82 % change on previous year | -109.3% |
| 1941 | -168.15 % change on previous year | +155.5% |
| 1942 | 127.17 % change on previous year | -175.6% |
| 1943 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1945 | 337.86 % change on previous year | — |
| 1946 | 194.39 % change on previous year | -42.5% |
| 1947 | -23.03 % change on previous year | -111.8% |
| 1948 | -257.33 % change on previous year | +1017.5% |
| 1949 | 102.24 % change on previous year | -139.7% |
| 1951 | 61.19 % change on previous year | -40.2% |
| 1952 | 100 % change on previous year | +63.4% |
| 1954 | 60 % change on previous year | -40.0% |
| 1955 | 14.9 % change on previous year | -75.2% |
| 1956 | -155.23 % change on previous year | -1141.5% |
| 1957 | 196.97 % change on previous year | -226.9% |
| 1958 | -121.88 % change on previous year | -161.9% |
| 1959 | -39.58 % change on previous year | -67.5% |
| 1960 | 673.13 % change on previous year | -1800.9% |
| 1961 | 8.93 % change on previous year | -98.7% |
| 1962 | 199.98 % change on previous year | +2139.6% |
| 1963 | -74.31 % change on previous year | -137.2% |
| 1964 | -85.14 % change on previous year | +14.6% |
| 1966 | 177.56 % change on previous year | -308.6% |
| 1967 | 770.73 % change on previous year | +334.1% |
| 1968 | -81.16 % change on previous year | -110.5% |
| 1969 | 72.3 % change on previous year | -189.1% |
| 1970 | 61.19 % change on previous year | -15.4% |
| 1971 | 45.34 % change on previous year | -25.9% |
| 1972 | -27.44 % change on previous year | -160.5% |
| 1973 | 135.36 % change on previous year | -593.3% |
| 1974 | -85.27 % change on previous year | -163.0% |
| 1975 | -523.28 % change on previous year | +513.6% |
| 1976 | 217.86 % change on previous year | -141.6% |
| 1977 | -8.73 % change on previous year | -104.0% |
| 1978 | -118.34 % change on previous year | +1256.2% |
| 1979 | 854.12 % change on previous year | -821.7% |
| 1980 | 35.92 % change on previous year | -95.8% |
| 1981 | -80.6 % change on previous year | -324.4% |
| 1982 | -387.49 % change on previous year | +380.7% |
| 1983 | 116.87 % change on previous year | -130.2% |
| 1984 | -281.11 % change on previous year | -340.5% |
| 1985 | 417.54 % change on previous year | -248.5% |
| 1986 | 90.35 % change on previous year | -78.4% |
| 1987 | -144 % change on previous year | -259.4% |
| 1988 | 183.31 % change on previous year | -227.3% |
| 1989 | -90.1 % change on previous year | -149.2% |
| 1991 | 392.29 % change on previous year | -535.4% |
| 1992 | -49.69 % change on previous year | -112.7% |
| 1993 | -30.93 % change on previous year | -37.8% |
| 1994 | -130.1 % change on previous year | +320.7% |
| 1995 | -153.66 % change on previous year | +18.1% |
| 1996 | 69.25 % change on previous year | -145.1% |
| 1997 | -729.4 % change on previous year | -1153.3% |
| 1998 | 80.56 % change on previous year | -111.0% |
| 1999 | 328.35 % change on previous year | +307.6% |
| 2000 | 282.54 % change on previous year | -14.0% |
| 2001 | -79.51 % change on previous year | -128.1% |
| 2002 | 53.09 % change on previous year | -166.8% |
| 2003 | -80.95 % change on previous year | -252.5% |
| 2005 | -91.97 % change on previous year | +13.6% |
| 2006 | 622.46 % change on previous year | -776.8% |
| 2007 | -166.16 % change on previous year | -126.7% |
| 2008 | 312.88 % change on previous year | -288.3% |
| 2009 | -25.1 % change on previous year | -108.0% |
| 2010 | 49.6 % change on previous year | -297.6% |
| 2011 | -129.81 % change on previous year | -361.7% |
| 2012 | 525.06 % change on previous year | -504.5% |
| 2013 | -134.42 % change on previous year | -125.6% |
| 2014 | 108.57 % change on previous year | -180.8% |
| 2016 | -57.84 % change on previous year | -153.3% |
| 2017 | -80.08 % change on previous year | +38.5% |
| 2018 | 133 % change on previous year | -266.1% |
| 2019 | 627.3 % change on previous year | +371.7% |
| 2020 | -197.58 % change on previous year | -131.5% |
| 2021 | 176.37 % change on previous year | -189.3% |
| 2022 | -167.9 % change on previous year | -195.2% |
| 2023 | 136.79 % change on previous year | -181.5% |
| 2024 | 40.61 % change on previous year | -70.3% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 40.61 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 46.18 % change on previous year, 88% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 40.61 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -13.25 % change on previous year. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | +2139.6% | 8.93 % change on previous year | 199.98 % change on previous year |
| 1960 | +1800.9% | -39.58 % change on previous year | 673.13 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 793.06 % change on previous year | 706.12 % change on previous year | 880 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1940s | 27.48 % change on previous year | -257.33 % change on previous year | 337.86 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1950s | 14.55 % change on previous year | -155.23 % change on previous year | 196.97 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1960s | 184.67 % change on previous year | -85.14 % change on previous year | 770.73 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 55.08 % change on previous year | -523.28 % change on previous year | 854.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -13.93 % change on previous year | -387.49 % change on previous year | 417.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -24.81 % change on previous year | -729.4 % change on previous year | 392.29 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 91.92 % change on previous year | -166.16 % change on previous year | 622.46 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 115.71 % change on previous year | -134.42 % change on previous year | 627.3 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | -2.34 % change on previous year | -197.58 % change on previous year | 176.37 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 94 Bosnia and Herzegovina 47.14 % change on previous year compare
- 95 Serbia 42.9 % change on previous year compare
- 96 Japan 41.4 % change on previous year compare
- 98 Philippines 38.73 % change on previous year compare
- 99 Czechia 35.56 % change on previous year compare
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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 year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia?
- Year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia was 40.61 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 880 % change on previous year in 1938.
- What is the lowest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -729.4 % change on previous year in 1997.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 97th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.6%. 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 Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
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The year-on-year percentage change in Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.