Number airline passengers, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Number airline passengers, annual growth rate was 65.42 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number airline passengers, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 1971–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, number airline passengers, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia stood at 65.42 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 4,928.1% on the previous year and up 912.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number airline passengers, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 78.02 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -54.59 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Saudi Arabia 21st out of 182 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number airline passengers, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -7.96 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 48.36 % change on previous year | -707.8% |
| 1973 | 27.07 % change on previous year | -44.0% |
| 1974 | 32.45 % change on previous year | +19.9% |
| 1975 | 43.13 % change on previous year | +32.9% |
| 1976 | 78.02 % change on previous year | +80.9% |
| 1977 | 43.97 % change on previous year | -43.6% |
| 1978 | 33.22 % change on previous year | -24.5% |
| 1979 | 22.67 % change on previous year | -31.8% |
| 1980 | 20.18 % change on previous year | -11.0% |
| 1981 | -1.02 % change on previous year | -105.1% |
| 1982 | 10.99 % change on previous year | -1176.6% |
| 1983 | 5.11 % change on previous year | -53.5% |
| 1984 | 6.52 % change on previous year | +27.6% |
| 1985 | -5.02 % change on previous year | -177.0% |
| 1986 | -8.02 % change on previous year | +59.7% |
| 1987 | 3.31 % change on previous year | -141.3% |
| 1988 | -3.69 % change on previous year | -211.4% |
| 1989 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -129.7% |
| 1990 | 3.24 % change on previous year | +195.2% |
| 1991 | -8.75 % change on previous year | -370.2% |
| 1992 | 18.55 % change on previous year | -312.0% |
| 1993 | 6.36 % change on previous year | -65.7% |
| 1994 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -63.2% |
| 1995 | -5.09 % change on previous year | -317.2% |
| 1996 | 1.58 % change on previous year | -131.0% |
| 1997 | 0.2725 % change on previous year | -82.8% |
| 1998 | 0.6645 % change on previous year | +143.8% |
| 1999 | 4.34 % change on previous year | +552.5% |
| 2000 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -55.5% |
| 2001 | 2.14 % change on previous year | +11.0% |
| 2002 | 5.68 % change on previous year | +165.0% |
| 2003 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -66.6% |
| 2004 | 8.11 % change on previous year | +327.4% |
| 2005 | 6.63 % change on previous year | -18.3% |
| 2006 | 5.63 % change on previous year | -15.0% |
| 2007 | 1.84 % change on previous year | -67.3% |
| 2008 | -2.53 % change on previous year | -237.0% |
| 2009 | 4.79 % change on previous year | -289.5% |
| 2010 | 16.08 % change on previous year | +235.8% |
| 2011 | 13.84 % change on previous year | -14.0% |
| 2012 | 14.7 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 6.46 % change on previous year | -56.1% |
| 2014 | 14.22 % change on previous year | +120.1% |
| 2015 | 3.6 % change on previous year | -74.7% |
| 2016 | 4.97 % change on previous year | +38.0% |
| 2017 | 6.87 % change on previous year | +38.2% |
| 2018 | 6.04 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 2019 | 16.13 % change on previous year | +167.1% |
| 2020 | -54.59 % change on previous year | -438.5% |
| 2021 | 40.23 % change on previous year | -173.7% |
| 2022 | -1.35 % change on previous year | -103.4% |
| 2023 | 65.42 % change on previous year | -4928.1% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 65.42 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 21.54 % change on previous year, 3.0× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 65.42 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 21.87 % change on previous year, 3.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number airline passengers, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +4928.1% | -1.35 % change on previous year | 65.42 % change on previous year |
| 1982 | +1176.6% | -1.02 % change on previous year | 10.99 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 35.66 % change on previous year | -7.96 % change on previous year | 78.02 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.95 % change on previous year | -8.02 % change on previous year | 20.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.35 % change on previous year | -8.75 % change on previous year | 18.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.61 % change on previous year | -2.53 % change on previous year | 8.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.29 % change on previous year | 3.6 % change on previous year | 16.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.42 % change on previous year | -54.59 % change on previous year | 65.42 % change on previous year | 4 |
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.07 (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number airline passengers, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia?
- Number airline passengers, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia was 65.42 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number airline passengers, annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 78.02 % change on previous year in 1976.
- What is the lowest number airline passengers, annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -54.59 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for number airline passengers, annual growth rate?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 21st out of 182 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number airline passengers, annual growth rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 912.6%. 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 Number airline passengers, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Number airline passengers. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Number airline passengers. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.