What is energy intensity of the economy in Saudi Arabia?

Energy intensity of the economy in Saudi Arabia was 2.03 kWh per 2011$PPP in 2016, according to Our World in Data based on BP; World Bank; and Maddison Project Database.

What is the highest energy intensity of the economy recorded in Saudi Arabia?

The highest recorded value was 4.07 kWh per 2011$PPP in 1998.

What is the lowest energy intensity of the economy recorded in Saudi Arabia?

The lowest recorded value was 1.13 kWh per 2011$PPP in 1975.

How does Saudi Arabia rank for energy intensity of the economy?

Saudi Arabia ranks 21st out of 161 countries with data for 2016.

Is energy intensity of the economy rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?

Over the last ten years it is down 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?

The figures come from Our World in Data based on BP; World Bank; and Maddison Project Database, published as part of Energy intensity of the economy (kWh per 2011$PPP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Energy intensity of the economy in Saudi Arabia

Name: Energy intensity of the economy in Saudi Arabia
Creator: Our World in Data based on BP; World Bank; and Maddison Project Database
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Saudi Arabia: Energy intensity of the economy was 2.03 kWh per 2011$PPP in 2016. ▬ Flat

Latest (2016)

2.03 kWh per 2011$PPP

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

21st

of 161 countries

All-time high

4.07 kWh per 2011$PPP

in 1998

All-time low

1.13 kWh per 2011$PPP

in 1975

Years of data

1965–2016

Energy intensity of the economy in Saudi Arabia, 1965–2016

Source: Our World in Data based on BP; World Bank; and Maddison Project Database. Measured in kWh per 2011$PPP.

Analysis

In 2016, energy intensity of the economy in Saudi Arabia stood at 2.03 kWh per 2011$PPP.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, energy intensity of the economy in Saudi Arabia peaked at 4.07 kWh per 2011$PPP in 1998 and was at its lowest, 1.13 kWh per 2011$PPP, in 1975.

Saudi Arabia ranks 21st of 161 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Energy intensity of the economy in Saudi Arabia, year by year

Annual values for Energy intensity of the economy (kWh per 2011$PPP) in Saudi Arabia, 1965 to 2016.
Year	kWh per 2011$PPP	Change
1965	3.9 kWh per 2011$PPP	—
1966	3.43 kWh per 2011$PPP	-12.0%
1967	3.18 kWh per 2011$PPP	-7.2%
1968	2.95 kWh per 2011$PPP	-7.2%
1969	2.77 kWh per 2011$PPP	-6.0%
1970	2.66 kWh per 2011$PPP	-4.2%
1971	2.29 kWh per 2011$PPP	-13.9%
1972	2.08 kWh per 2011$PPP	-9.3%
1973	2.35 kWh per 2011$PPP	+13.3%
1974	1.55 kWh per 2011$PPP	-34.1%
1975	1.13 kWh per 2011$PPP	-27.4%
1976	1.33 kWh per 2011$PPP	+18.2%
1977	1.44 kWh per 2011$PPP	+8.3%
1978	1.6 kWh per 2011$PPP	+11.0%
1979	1.71 kWh per 2011$PPP	+6.9%
1980	1.28 kWh per 2011$PPP	-24.9%
1981	1.44 kWh per 2011$PPP	+11.8%
1982	1.69 kWh per 2011$PPP	+17.6%
1983	2.18 kWh per 2011$PPP	+29.2%
1984	2.62 kWh per 2011$PPP	+20.0%
1985	2.09 kWh per 2011$PPP	-20.2%
1986	3.4 kWh per 2011$PPP	+62.5%
1987	3.34 kWh per 2011$PPP	-1.7%
1988	3.77 kWh per 2011$PPP	+12.8%
1989	3.43 kWh per 2011$PPP	-9.1%
1990	3.21 kWh per 2011$PPP	-6.2%
1991	3.55 kWh per 2011$PPP	+10.5%
1992	2.77 kWh per 2011$PPP	-21.9%
1993	3.08 kWh per 2011$PPP	+10.9%
1994	3.8 kWh per 2011$PPP	+23.6%
1995	3.72 kWh per 2011$PPP	-2.2%
1996	3.62 kWh per 2011$PPP	-2.7%
1997	3.64 kWh per 2011$PPP	+0.6%
1998	4.07 kWh per 2011$PPP	+11.7%
1999	3.59 kWh per 2011$PPP	-11.7%
2000	3.16 kWh per 2011$PPP	-12.2%
2001	3.51 kWh per 2011$PPP	+11.3%
2002	3.29 kWh per 2011$PPP	-6.3%
2003	3.26 kWh per 2011$PPP	-1.1%
2004	2.94 kWh per 2011$PPP	-9.6%
2005	2.58 kWh per 2011$PPP	-12.2%
2006	2.37 kWh per 2011$PPP	-8.2%
2007	2.29 kWh per 2011$PPP	-3.5%
2008	2.04 kWh per 2011$PPP	-10.9%
2009	2.42 kWh per 2011$PPP	+18.7%
2010	2.27 kWh per 2011$PPP	-6.3%
2011	1.87 kWh per 2011$PPP	-17.9%
2012	1.87 kWh per 2011$PPP	+0.2%
2013	1.9 kWh per 2011$PPP	+1.8%
2014	2.05 kWh per 2011$PPP	+7.9%
2015	2.03 kWh per 2011$PPP	-1.0%
2016	2.03 kWh per 2011$PPP	+0.0%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	3.25 kWh per 2011$PPP	2.77 kWh per 2011$PPP	3.9 kWh per 2011$PPP	5
1970s	1.81 kWh per 2011$PPP	1.13 kWh per 2011$PPP	2.66 kWh per 2011$PPP	10
1980s	2.52 kWh per 2011$PPP	1.28 kWh per 2011$PPP	3.77 kWh per 2011$PPP	10
1990s	3.5 kWh per 2011$PPP	2.77 kWh per 2011$PPP	4.07 kWh per 2011$PPP	10
2000s	2.79 kWh per 2011$PPP	2.04 kWh per 2011$PPP	3.51 kWh per 2011$PPP	10
2010s	2 kWh per 2011$PPP	1.87 kWh per 2011$PPP	2.27 kWh per 2011$PPP	7

Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia

18 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 2.1 kWh per 2011$PPP compare
19 Estonia 2.09 kWh per 2011$PPP compare
20 China 2.09 kWh per 2011$PPP compare
22 Kyrgyzstan 2.01 kWh per 2011$PPP compare
23 Oman 2 kWh per 2011$PPP compare
24 Seychelles 1.97 kWh per 2011$PPP compare

See the full ranking of 161 places →

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Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2207 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.07 (2050)
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Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9641 (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is energy intensity of the economy in Saudi Arabia?: Energy intensity of the economy in Saudi Arabia was 2.03 kWh per 2011$PPP in 2016, according to Our World in Data based on BP; World Bank; and Maddison Project Database.
What is the highest energy intensity of the economy recorded in Saudi Arabia?: The highest recorded value was 4.07 kWh per 2011$PPP in 1998.
What is the lowest energy intensity of the economy recorded in Saudi Arabia?: The lowest recorded value was 1.13 kWh per 2011$PPP in 1975.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for energy intensity of the economy?: Saudi Arabia ranks 21st out of 161 countries with data for 2016.
Is energy intensity of the economy rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?: Over the last ten years it is down 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?: The figures come from Our World in Data based on BP; World Bank; and Maddison Project Database, published as part of Energy intensity of the economy (kWh per 2011$PPP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Energy intensity of the economy (kWh per 2011$PPP)
Unit: kWh per 2011$PPP
Source: Our World in Data based on BP; World Bank; and Maddison Project Database
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 161 places, 6,650 data points, 1965–2016
Last refreshed: 24 August 2026

Energy intensity is measured as primary energy consumption per unit of gross domestic product. This is measured in kilowatt-hours per 2011$ (PPP).