Cereals, primary — Production, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Cereals, primary — Production, annual growth rate was -31.3 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-31.3 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 152.2%
World rank
180th
of 195 countries
All-time high
165.46 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-65.06 % change on previous year
in 1972
Years of data
63
1962–2024
Cereals, primary — Production, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 1962–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded -31.3 % change on previous year for cereals, primary — production, annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of down 152.2% on the previous year and down 140.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereals, primary — production, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 165.46 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -65.06 % change on previous year, in 1972.
Saudi Arabia ranks 180th of 195 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cereals, primary — Production, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | -0.133 % change on previous year | — |
| 1963 | 9.28 % change on previous year | -7073.4% |
| 1964 | 0.9021 % change on previous year | -90.3% |
| 1965 | 5.54 % change on previous year | +513.8% |
| 1966 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -77.8% |
| 1967 | -0.065 % change on previous year | -105.3% |
| 1968 | 1.77 % change on previous year | -2828.6% |
| 1969 | -0.3938 % change on previous year | -122.2% |
| 1970 | 0.6977 % change on previous year | -277.2% |
| 1971 | -27.33 % change on previous year | -4016.7% |
| 1972 | -65.06 % change on previous year | +138.1% |
| 1973 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -104.4% |
| 1974 | 165.46 % change on previous year | +5675.3% |
| 1975 | -3.68 % change on previous year | -102.2% |
| 1976 | -2.45 % change on previous year | -33.5% |
| 1977 | 4.31 % change on previous year | -276.1% |
| 1978 | 2.46 % change on previous year | -42.9% |
| 1979 | 16.04 % change on previous year | +551.3% |
| 1980 | -23.91 % change on previous year | -249.0% |
| 1981 | 10.44 % change on previous year | -143.7% |
| 1982 | 66.14 % change on previous year | +533.3% |
| 1983 | 79.03 % change on previous year | +19.5% |
| 1984 | 65.07 % change on previous year | -17.7% |
| 1985 | 51.55 % change on previous year | -20.8% |
| 1986 | 12.48 % change on previous year | -75.8% |
| 1987 | 19.04 % change on previous year | +52.5% |
| 1988 | 26.03 % change on previous year | +36.8% |
| 1989 | 6.5 % change on previous year | -75.0% |
| 1990 | 5.21 % change on previous year | -19.8% |
| 1991 | 10.58 % change on previous year | +103.0% |
| 1992 | 2.8 % change on previous year | -73.5% |
| 1993 | 7.23 % change on previous year | +157.7% |
| 1994 | -3.63 % change on previous year | -150.2% |
| 1995 | -45.08 % change on previous year | +1142.0% |
| 1996 | -27.63 % change on previous year | -38.7% |
| 1997 | 21.07 % change on previous year | -176.3% |
| 1998 | -5.86 % change on previous year | -127.8% |
| 1999 | 11.47 % change on previous year | -295.9% |
| 2000 | -11.68 % change on previous year | -201.8% |
| 2001 | 19.57 % change on previous year | -267.5% |
| 2002 | 10.08 % change on previous year | -48.5% |
| 2003 | 3.37 % change on previous year | -66.6% |
| 2004 | 8.16 % change on previous year | +142.2% |
| 2005 | -5.73 % change on previous year | -170.2% |
| 2006 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -121.0% |
| 2007 | -2.72 % change on previous year | -326.1% |
| 2008 | -17.85 % change on previous year | +556.7% |
| 2009 | -34.78 % change on previous year | +94.8% |
| 2010 | -1.31 % change on previous year | -96.2% |
| 2011 | -9.66 % change on previous year | +635.2% |
| 2012 | -23.3 % change on previous year | +141.3% |
| 2013 | -18.72 % change on previous year | -19.6% |
| 2014 | 77.97 % change on previous year | -516.5% |
| 2015 | 3.05 % change on previous year | -96.1% |
| 2016 | -6.78 % change on previous year | -322.3% |
| 2017 | -0.8765 % change on previous year | -87.1% |
| 2018 | -7.7 % change on previous year | +778.7% |
| 2019 | -6.18 % change on previous year | -19.7% |
| 2020 | -3.3 % change on previous year | -46.6% |
| 2021 | -29.84 % change on previous year | +804.7% |
| 2022 | 21.78 % change on previous year | -173.0% |
| 2023 | 60.01 % change on previous year | +175.6% |
| 2024 | -31.3 % change on previous year | -152.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.27 % change on previous year | -0.3938 % change on previous year | 9.28 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1970s | 9.33 % change on previous year | -65.06 % change on previous year | 165.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 31.24 % change on previous year | -23.91 % change on previous year | 79.03 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.38 % change on previous year | -45.08 % change on previous year | 21.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -3.04 % change on previous year | -34.78 % change on previous year | 19.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6495 % change on previous year | -23.3 % change on previous year | 77.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.47 % change on previous year | -31.3 % change on previous year | 60.01 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 177 Israel -28.65 % change on previous year compare
- 178 Belgium -29.84 % change on previous year compare
- 179 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) -30.5 % change on previous year compare
- 181 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -32.54 % change on previous year compare
- 182 Republic of Moldova -32.96 % change on previous year compare
- 183 Iceland -35.07 % change on previous year 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 cereals, primary — production, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia?
- Cereals, primary — production, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia was -31.3 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest cereals, primary — production, annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 165.46 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest cereals, primary — production, annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -65.06 % change on previous year in 1972.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for cereals, primary — production, annual growth rate?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 180th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cereals, primary — production, annual growth rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 140.1%. 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 Cereals, primary — Production, 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 Cereals, primary — Production. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Cereals, primary — Production Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Cereals, primary — Production. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.