Food price anomalies in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Food price anomalies was -0.76 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-0.76
Change on year
down 15.2%
World rank
171st
of 201 countries
All-time high
1.83
in 2018
All-time low
-1.67
in 2016
Years of data
15
2010–2024
Food price anomalies in Saudi Arabia, 2010–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, food price anomalies in Saudi Arabia stood at -0.76.
The figure is down 15.2% on the previous year and down 18.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food price anomalies in Saudi Arabia peaked at 1.83 in 2018 and was at its lowest, -1.67, in 2016.
Saudi Arabia ranks 171st of 201 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food price anomalies in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.19 | — |
| 2011 | -0.42 | -321.1% |
| 2012 | 0.52 | -223.8% |
| 2013 | 0.56 | +7.7% |
| 2014 | -0.64 | -214.3% |
| 2015 | -0.49 | -23.4% |
| 2016 | -1.67 | +240.8% |
| 2017 | 0.34 | -120.4% |
| 2018 | 1.83 | +438.2% |
| 2019 | 1.17 | -36.1% |
| 2020 | 1.83 | +56.4% |
| 2021 | 0.1 | -94.5% |
| 2022 | -0.18 | -280.0% |
| 2023 | -0.66 | +266.7% |
| 2024 | -0.76 | +15.2% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's -0.76 is below the median for high income countries, which is -0.295, 2.6× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's -0.76 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -0.22, 3.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.139 | -1.67 | 1.83 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.066 | -0.76 | 1.83 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More reference data data for Saudi Arabia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1847 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1771 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6194 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2207 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.64 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9641 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is food price anomalies in Saudi Arabia?
- Food price anomalies in Saudi Arabia was -0.76 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest food price anomalies recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.83 in 2018.
- What is the lowest food price anomalies recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.67 in 2016.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for food price anomalies?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 171st out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is food price anomalies rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Food price anomalies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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