Cereals, primary — Yield in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Cereals, primary — Yield was 5,105 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cereals, primary — Yield in Saudi Arabia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 5,105 kg/ha for cereals, primary — yield in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereals, primary — yield in Saudi Arabia peaked at 5,634 kg/ha in 2017 and was at its lowest, 563.5 kg/ha, in 1973.
Saudi Arabia ranks 52nd of 234 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cereals, primary — Yield in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,319 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 1,317 kg/ha | -0.2% |
| 1963 | 1,371 kg/ha | +4.1% |
| 1964 | 1,350 kg/ha | -1.5% |
| 1965 | 1,373 kg/ha | +1.7% |
| 1966 | 1,363 kg/ha | -0.8% |
| 1967 | 1,361 kg/ha | -0.1% |
| 1968 | 1,140 kg/ha | -16.3% |
| 1969 | 1,328 kg/ha | +16.5% |
| 1970 | 1,277 kg/ha | -3.8% |
| 1971 | 734.7 kg/ha | -42.5% |
| 1972 | 714.2 kg/ha | -2.8% |
| 1973 | 563.5 kg/ha | -21.1% |
| 1974 | 730.2 kg/ha | +29.6% |
| 1975 | 837.8 kg/ha | +14.7% |
| 1976 | 659.1 kg/ha | -21.3% |
| 1977 | 751.8 kg/ha | +14.1% |
| 1978 | 744.6 kg/ha | -1.0% |
| 1979 | 799 kg/ha | +7.3% |
| 1980 | 587.6 kg/ha | -26.5% |
| 1981 | 1,072 kg/ha | +82.4% |
| 1982 | 1,865 kg/ha | +74.0% |
| 1983 | 2,764 kg/ha | +48.2% |
| 1984 | 3,235 kg/ha | +17.0% |
| 1985 | 3,471 kg/ha | +7.3% |
| 1986 | 3,840 kg/ha | +10.6% |
| 1987 | 4,106 kg/ha | +6.9% |
| 1988 | 4,127 kg/ha | +0.5% |
| 1989 | 4,087 kg/ha | -1.0% |
| 1990 | 4,245 kg/ha | +3.9% |
| 1991 | 4,201 kg/ha | -1.0% |
| 1992 | 4,192 kg/ha | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 4,462 kg/ha | +6.5% |
| 1994 | 4,546 kg/ha | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 3,784 kg/ha | -16.8% |
| 1996 | 3,430 kg/ha | -9.4% |
| 1997 | 3,563 kg/ha | +3.9% |
| 1998 | 3,540 kg/ha | -0.6% |
| 1999 | 3,576 kg/ha | +1.0% |
| 2000 | 3,516 kg/ha | -1.7% |
| 2001 | 3,932 kg/ha | +11.8% |
| 2002 | 4,048 kg/ha | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 4,229 kg/ha | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 4,675 kg/ha | +10.6% |
| 2005 | 4,753 kg/ha | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 5,047 kg/ha | +6.2% |
| 2007 | 5,122 kg/ha | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 5,221 kg/ha | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 4,874 kg/ha | -6.6% |
| 2010 | 5,508 kg/ha | +13.0% |
| 2011 | 5,483 kg/ha | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 5,164 kg/ha | -5.8% |
| 2013 | 5,360 kg/ha | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 5,193 kg/ha | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 5,583 kg/ha | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 5,441 kg/ha | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 5,634 kg/ha | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 5,606 kg/ha | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 5,296 kg/ha | -5.5% |
| 2020 | 4,819 kg/ha | -9.0% |
| 2021 | 4,728 kg/ha | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 5,002 kg/ha | +5.8% |
| 2023 | 5,313 kg/ha | +6.2% |
| 2024 | 5,105 kg/ha | -3.9% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 5,105 kg/ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,080 kg/ha, 1.0× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 5,105 kg/ha is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,619 kg/ha, 1.9× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cereals, primary — Yield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | +82.4% | 587.6 kg/ha | 1,072 kg/ha |
| 1982 | +74.0% | 1,072 kg/ha | 1,865 kg/ha |
| 1983 | +48.2% | 1,865 kg/ha | 2,764 kg/ha |
| 1971 | -42.5% | 1,277 kg/ha | 734.7 kg/ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,325 kg/ha | 1,140 kg/ha | 1,373 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 781.22 kg/ha | 563.5 kg/ha | 1,277 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,915 kg/ha | 587.6 kg/ha | 4,127 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,954 kg/ha | 3,430 kg/ha | 4,546 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,542 kg/ha | 3,516 kg/ha | 5,221 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,427 kg/ha | 5,164 kg/ha | 5,634 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,993 kg/ha | 4,728 kg/ha | 5,313 kg/ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Saudi Arabia
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- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0992 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0065 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 3.72 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cereals, primary — yield in Saudi Arabia?
- Cereals, primary — yield in Saudi Arabia was 5,105 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cereals, primary — yield recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 5,634 kg/ha in 2017.
- What is the lowest cereals, primary — yield recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 563.5 kg/ha in 1973.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for cereals, primary — yield?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 52nd out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cereals, primary — yield rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.7%. 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, published as part of Cereals, primary — Yield. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.