Poultry production tonnes in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Poultry production tonnes was 757,884 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
757,884
Change on year
down 27.9%
World rank
36th
of 199 countries
All-time high
1.13 million
in 2021
All-time low
3,000
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Poultry production tonnes in Saudi Arabia, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, poultry production tonnes in Saudi Arabia stood at 757,884.
That represents a change of down 27.9% on the previous year and up 44.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, poultry production tonnes in Saudi Arabia peaked at 1.13 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3,000, in 1961.
That places Saudi Arabia 36th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Poultry production tonnes in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,000 | — |
| 1962 | 3,100 | +3.3% |
| 1963 | 3,300 | +6.5% |
| 1964 | 3,600 | +9.1% |
| 1965 | 4,000 | +11.1% |
| 1966 | 4,500 | +12.5% |
| 1967 | 5,000 | +11.1% |
| 1968 | 5,500 | +10.0% |
| 1969 | 6,000 | +9.1% |
| 1970 | 6,500 | +8.3% |
| 1971 | 7,000 | +7.7% |
| 1972 | 7,500 | +7.1% |
| 1973 | 8,105 | +8.1% |
| 1974 | 11,813 | +45.7% |
| 1975 | 14,813 | +25.4% |
| 1976 | 21,813 | +47.3% |
| 1977 | 23,882 | +9.5% |
| 1978 | 27,882 | +16.7% |
| 1979 | 30,882 | +10.8% |
| 1980 | 40,820 | +32.2% |
| 1981 | 57,820 | +41.6% |
| 1982 | 86,820 | +50.2% |
| 1983 | 124,000 | +42.8% |
| 1984 | 143,000 | +15.3% |
| 1985 | 177,000 | +23.8% |
| 1986 | 240,000 | +35.6% |
| 1987 | 246,000 | +2.5% |
| 1988 | 266,050 | +8.2% |
| 1989 | 240,100 | -9.8% |
| 1990 | 265,250 | +10.5% |
| 1991 | 285,400 | +7.6% |
| 1992 | 303,700 | +6.4% |
| 1993 | 286,000 | -5.8% |
| 1994 | 297,000 | +3.8% |
| 1995 | 310,000 | +4.4% |
| 1996 | 329,000 | +6.1% |
| 1997 | 424,000 | +28.9% |
| 1998 | 435,700 | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 418,700 | -3.9% |
| 2000 | 483,700 | +15.5% |
| 2001 | 505,700 | +4.5% |
| 2002 | 467,700 | -7.5% |
| 2003 | 468,700 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 480,700 | +2.6% |
| 2005 | 537,700 | +11.9% |
| 2006 | 548,684 | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 559,684 | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 564,684 | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 570,684 | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 575,684 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 469,684 | -18.4% |
| 2012 | 450,681 | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 569,658 | +26.4% |
| 2014 | 525,648 | -7.7% |
| 2015 | 550,633 | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 600,624 | +9.1% |
| 2017 | 650,646 | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 710,581 | +9.2% |
| 2019 | 800,575 | +12.7% |
| 2020 | 900,517 | +12.5% |
| 2021 | 1.13 million | +25.6% |
| 2022 | 1.13 million | -0.0% |
| 2023 | 1.05 million | -7.1% |
| 2024 | 757,884 | -27.9% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 757,884 is above the median for high income countries, which is 117,382, 6.5× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 757,884 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 179,498, 4.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,222 | 3,000 | 6,000 | 9 |
| 1970s | 16,019 | 6,500 | 30,882 | 10 |
| 1980s | 162,161 | 40,820 | 266,050 | 10 |
| 1990s | 335,475 | 265,250 | 435,700 | 10 |
| 2000s | 518,794 | 467,700 | 570,684 | 10 |
| 2010s | 590,441 | 450,681 | 800,575 | 10 |
| 2020s | 994,034 | 757,884 | 1.13 million | 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 poultry production tonnes in Saudi Arabia?
- Poultry production tonnes in Saudi Arabia was 757,884 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest poultry production tonnes recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.13 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest poultry production tonnes recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,000 in 1961.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for poultry production tonnes?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 36th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is poultry production tonnes rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.2%. 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 Poultry production tonnes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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