Global change over the last 50 years in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Global change over the last 50 years was 247,207 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
247,207
Change on year
up 15.0%
World rank
62nd
of 215 countries
All-time high
247,207
in 2024
All-time low
18,600
in 1965
Years of data
60
1965–2024
Global change over the last 50 years in Saudi Arabia, 1965–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 247,207 for global change over the last 50 years in 2024. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
That represents a change of up 15.0% on the previous year and up 167.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, global change over the last 50 years in Saudi Arabia peaked at 247,207 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 18,600, in 1965.
That places Saudi Arabia 62nd out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Global change over the last 50 years in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 18,600 | — |
| 1966 | 20,200 | +8.6% |
| 1967 | 22,100 | +9.4% |
| 1968 | 21,100 | -4.5% |
| 1969 | 22,000 | +4.3% |
| 1970 | 21,700 | -1.4% |
| 1971 | 22,300 | +2.8% |
| 1972 | 23,800 | +6.7% |
| 1973 | 26,400 | +10.9% |
| 1974 | 23,600 | -10.6% |
| 1975 | 23,000 | -2.5% |
| 1976 | 23,300 | +1.3% |
| 1977 | 22,800 | -2.1% |
| 1978 | 24,950 | +9.4% |
| 1979 | 24,460 | -2.0% |
| 1980 | 24,775 | +1.3% |
| 1981 | 28,570 | +15.3% |
| 1982 | 31,820 | +11.4% |
| 1983 | 35,300 | +10.9% |
| 1984 | 38,490 | +9.0% |
| 1985 | 43,696 | +13.5% |
| 1986 | 45,526 | +4.2% |
| 1987 | 47,888 | +5.2% |
| 1988 | 46,063 | -3.8% |
| 1989 | 48,390 | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 42,618 | -11.9% |
| 1991 | 42,442 | -0.4% |
| 1992 | 48,290 | +13.8% |
| 1993 | 50,525 | +4.6% |
| 1994 | 56,847 | +12.5% |
| 1995 | 48,388 | -14.9% |
| 1996 | 51,544 | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 54,085 | +4.9% |
| 1998 | 56,392 | +4.3% |
| 1999 | 52,320 | -7.2% |
| 2000 | 55,084 | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 63,549 | +15.4% |
| 2002 | 63,955 | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 67,264 | +5.2% |
| 2004 | 66,590 | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 74,796 | +12.3% |
| 2006 | 81,071 | +8.4% |
| 2007 | 84,631 | +4.4% |
| 2008 | 91,238 | +7.8% |
| 2009 | 94,106 | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 91,519 | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 80,557 | -12.0% |
| 2012 | 77,907 | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 81,212 | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 92,540 | +13.9% |
| 2015 | 98,130 | +6.0% |
| 2016 | 106,483 | +8.5% |
| 2017 | 121,374 | +14.0% |
| 2018 | 139,969 | +15.3% |
| 2019 | 141,769 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 164,586 | +16.1% |
| 2021 | 177,852 | +8.1% |
| 2022 | 184,108 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 214,936 | +16.7% |
| 2024 | 247,207 | +15.0% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 247,207 is above the median for high income countries, which is 19,758, 12.5× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 247,207 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 33,109, 7.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20,800 | 18,600 | 22,100 | 5 |
| 1970s | 23,631 | 21,700 | 26,400 | 10 |
| 1980s | 39,052 | 24,775 | 48,390 | 10 |
| 1990s | 50,345 | 42,442 | 56,847 | 10 |
| 2000s | 74,228 | 55,084 | 94,106 | 10 |
| 2010s | 103,146 | 77,907 | 141,769 | 10 |
| 2020s | 197,738 | 164,586 | 247,207 | 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 global change over the last 50 years in Saudi Arabia?
- Global change over the last 50 years in Saudi Arabia was 247,207 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest global change over the last 50 years recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 247,207 in 2024.
- What is the lowest global change over the last 50 years recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,600 in 1965.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for global change over the last 50 years?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 62nd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is global change over the last 50 years rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 167.1%. 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 Global change over the last 50 years. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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