Agricultural output in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Agricultural output was 17.16 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
17.16 billion constant 2014-2016 US$
Change on year
down 12.8%
World rank
38th
of 159 countries
All-time high
19.68 billion constant 2014-2016 US$
in 2023
All-time low
1.22 billion constant 2014-2016 US$
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Agricultural output in Saudi Arabia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2014-2016 US$.
Analysis
In 2024, agricultural output in Saudi Arabia stood at 17.16 billion constant 2014-2016 US$.
That represents a change of down 12.8% on the previous year and up 79.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural output in Saudi Arabia peaked at 19.68 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.22 billion constant 2014-2016 US$, in 1961.
Saudi Arabia ranks 38th of 159 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural output in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | constant 2014-2016 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.22 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | — |
| 1962 | 1.26 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.9% |
| 1963 | 1.25 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -0.8% |
| 1964 | 1.27 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.1% |
| 1965 | 1.31 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.9% |
| 1966 | 1.31 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.5% |
| 1967 | 1.47 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +12.0% |
| 1968 | 1.31 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -10.9% |
| 1969 | 1.45 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +10.9% |
| 1970 | 1.66 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +13.8% |
| 1971 | 2.49 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +50.5% |
| 1972 | 1.58 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -36.8% |
| 1973 | 1.94 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +22.9% |
| 1974 | 2.64 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +36.6% |
| 1975 | 2.73 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.2% |
| 1976 | 2.29 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -16.1% |
| 1977 | 2.84 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +24.2% |
| 1978 | 2.70 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -5.0% |
| 1979 | 3.01 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +11.6% |
| 1980 | 2.85 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -5.4% |
| 1981 | 2.87 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.6% |
| 1982 | 3.48 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +21.3% |
| 1983 | 3.84 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +10.2% |
| 1984 | 4.65 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +21.3% |
| 1985 | 5.34 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +14.9% |
| 1986 | 5.73 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +7.1% |
| 1987 | 6.25 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +9.1% |
| 1988 | 6.66 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.7% |
| 1989 | 6.74 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 7.15 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.1% |
| 1991 | 7.42 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 7.79 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +5.0% |
| 1993 | 7.87 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 7.88 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 7.65 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -2.9% |
| 1996 | 7.53 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -1.7% |
| 1997 | 8.24 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +9.4% |
| 1998 | 8.50 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 8.17 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 8.58 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 9.84 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +14.7% |
| 2002 | 9.52 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -3.2% |
| 2003 | 9.92 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 10.55 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.3% |
| 2005 | 10.65 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 10.94 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 11.15 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 11.35 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 11.10 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 11.44 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 11.11 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 10.77 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 11.85 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +10.0% |
| 2014 | 9.58 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -19.1% |
| 2015 | 11.00 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +14.8% |
| 2016 | 11.68 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.2% |
| 2017 | 12.28 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +5.1% |
| 2018 | 13.06 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 14.97 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +14.6% |
| 2020 | 17.16 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +14.6% |
| 2021 | 18.38 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +7.2% |
| 2022 | 16.85 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -8.3% |
| 2023 | 19.68 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +16.7% |
| 2024 | 17.16 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -12.8% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 17.16 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.47 billion constant 2014-2016 US$, 3.8× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 17.16 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5.34 billion constant 2014-2016 US$, 3.2× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.32 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 1.22 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 1.47 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.39 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 1.58 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 3.01 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.84 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 2.85 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 6.74 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.82 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 7.15 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 8.50 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.36 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 8.58 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 11.35 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.77 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 9.58 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 14.97 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.85 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 16.85 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 19.68 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 35 Kenya 20.95 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 36 Ghana 18.60 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 37 Peru 18.48 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 39 Cote d'Ivoire 17.11 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 40 Netherlands 16.55 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 41 Greece 16.20 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
More agriculture & rural data for Saudi Arabia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0259 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 894.48 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1539 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural output in Saudi Arabia?
- Agricultural output in Saudi Arabia was 17.16 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest agricultural output recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 19.68 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest agricultural output recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.22 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 1961.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for agricultural output?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 38th out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural output rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.1%. 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 (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Agricultural output. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total agricultural output is the sum of crop and livestock products. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in living costs between countries.