Grape production in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Grape production was 120,547 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
120,547 tonnes
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
49th
of 100 countries
All-time high
161,516 tonnes
in 2008
All-time low
16,000 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Grape production in Saudi Arabia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, grape production in Saudi Arabia stood at 120,547 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 1.0% on the previous year and up 182.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, grape production in Saudi Arabia peaked at 161,516 tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 16,000 tonnes, in 1961.
Saudi Arabia ranks 49th of 100 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.
Grape production in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 16,000 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 17,000 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1963 | 17,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 18,000 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1965 | 19,000 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1966 | 19,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 20,000 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1968 | 22,000 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1969 | 22,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 24,000 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1971 | 26,000 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1972 | 28,795 tonnes | +10.8% |
| 1973 | 34,973 tonnes | +21.5% |
| 1974 | 30,682 tonnes | -12.3% |
| 1975 | 61,262 tonnes | +99.7% |
| 1976 | 41,665 tonnes | -32.0% |
| 1977 | 42,329 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1978 | 55,877 tonnes | +32.0% |
| 1979 | 62,375 tonnes | +11.6% |
| 1980 | 56,699 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1981 | 60,537 tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1982 | 44,166 tonnes | -27.0% |
| 1983 | 42,316 tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1984 | 76,777 tonnes | +81.4% |
| 1985 | 80,073 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1986 | 82,797 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1987 | 85,525 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1988 | 92,940 tonnes | +8.7% |
| 1989 | 97,823 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1990 | 101,218 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1991 | 93,406 tonnes | -7.7% |
| 1992 | 109,057 tonnes | +16.8% |
| 1993 | 120,140 tonnes | +10.2% |
| 1994 | 124,420 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1995 | 129,212 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 131,850 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 139,858 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1998 | 141,000 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 116,000 tonnes | -17.7% |
| 2000 | 116,745 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 91,786 tonnes | -21.4% |
| 2002 | 92,520 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 96,979 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 113,855 tonnes | +17.4% |
| 2005 | 132,175 tonnes | +16.1% |
| 2006 | 136,235 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 144,430 tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 161,516 tonnes | +11.8% |
| 2009 | 160,177 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 138,576 tonnes | -13.5% |
| 2011 | 139,327 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 135,368 tonnes | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 134,484 tonnes | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 42,715 tonnes | -68.2% |
| 2015 | 42,466 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 41,413 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 44,505 tonnes | +7.5% |
| 2018 | 44,845 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 117,639 tonnes | +162.3% |
| 2020 | 101,570 tonnes | -13.7% |
| 2021 | 106,400 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2022 | 110,500 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2023 | 121,733 tonnes | +10.2% |
| 2024 | 120,547 tonnes | -1.0% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 120,547 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 87,539 tonnes, 1.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 120,547 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 125,885 tonnes, 96% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Grape production 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +162.3% | 44,845 tonnes | 117,639 tonnes |
| 1975 | +99.7% | 30,682 tonnes | 61,262 tonnes |
| 1984 | +81.4% | 42,316 tonnes | 76,777 tonnes |
| 2014 | -68.2% | 134,484 tonnes | 42,715 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18,889 tonnes | 16,000 tonnes | 22,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 40,796 tonnes | 24,000 tonnes | 62,375 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 71,965 tonnes | 42,316 tonnes | 97,823 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 120,616 tonnes | 93,406 tonnes | 141,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 124,642 tonnes | 91,786 tonnes | 161,516 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 88,134 tonnes | 41,413 tonnes | 139,327 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 112,150 tonnes | 101,570 tonnes | 121,733 tonnes | 5 |
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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 grape production in Saudi Arabia?
- Grape production in Saudi Arabia was 120,547 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest grape production recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 161,516 tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest grape production recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,000 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for grape production?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 49th out of 100 countries with data for 2024.
- Is grape production rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 182.2%. 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 (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Grape production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Grapes production is measured in tonnes.