Chickens — Stocks in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Chickens — Stocks was 212,409 1000 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chickens — Stocks in Saudi Arabia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 An.
Analysis
In 2024, chickens — stocks in Saudi Arabia stood at 212,409 1000 An.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.5% on the previous year and up 16.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chickens — stocks in Saudi Arabia peaked at 215,700 1000 An in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,500 1000 An, in 1961.
Saudi Arabia ranks 29th of 252 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Chickens — Stocks in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | 1000 An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,500 1000 An | — |
| 1962 | 1,550 1000 An | +3.3% |
| 1963 | 1,650 1000 An | +6.5% |
| 1964 | 1,800 1000 An | +9.1% |
| 1965 | 2,000 1000 An | +11.1% |
| 1966 | 2,250 1000 An | +12.5% |
| 1967 | 2,500 1000 An | +11.1% |
| 1968 | 2,750 1000 An | +10.0% |
| 1969 | 3,000 1000 An | +9.1% |
| 1970 | 3,250 1000 An | +8.3% |
| 1971 | 3,500 1000 An | +7.7% |
| 1972 | 3,750 1000 An | +7.1% |
| 1973 | 4,000 1000 An | +6.7% |
| 1974 | 6,300 1000 An | +57.5% |
| 1975 | 6,500 1000 An | +3.2% |
| 1976 | 9,800 1000 An | +50.8% |
| 1977 | 10,700 1000 An | +9.2% |
| 1978 | 12,000 1000 An | +12.1% |
| 1979 | 15,000 1000 An | +25.0% |
| 1980 | 17,000 1000 An | +13.3% |
| 1981 | 26,000 1000 An | +52.9% |
| 1982 | 32,000 1000 An | +23.1% |
| 1983 | 44,000 1000 An | +37.5% |
| 1984 | 47,000 1000 An | +6.8% |
| 1985 | 61,000 1000 An | +29.8% |
| 1986 | 65,500 1000 An | +7.4% |
| 1987 | 66,500 1000 An | +1.5% |
| 1988 | 68,500 1000 An | +3.0% |
| 1989 | 72,000 1000 An | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 76,000 1000 An | +5.6% |
| 1991 | 80,000 1000 An | +5.3% |
| 1992 | 82,000 1000 An | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 80,000 1000 An | -2.4% |
| 1994 | 81,000 1000 An | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 83,000 1000 An | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 90,000 1000 An | +8.4% |
| 1997 | 125,000 1000 An | +38.9% |
| 1998 | 128,000 1000 An | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 110,000 1000 An | -14.1% |
| 2000 | 115,000 1000 An | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 125,000 1000 An | +8.7% |
| 2002 | 130,000 1000 An | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 135,000 1000 An | +3.8% |
| 2004 | 137,000 1000 An | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 141,000 1000 An | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 142,000 1000 An | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 145,000 1000 An | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 146,000 1000 An | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 146,000 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 148,200 1000 An | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 175,900 1000 An | +18.7% |
| 2012 | 179,000 1000 An | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 181,500 1000 An | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 183,000 1000 An | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 184,520 1000 An | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 187,034 1000 An | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 190,634 1000 An | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 195,009 1000 An | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 199,537 1000 An | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 204,323 1000 An | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 210,621 1000 An | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 211,965 1000 An | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 215,700 1000 An | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 212,409 1000 An | -1.5% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 212,409 1000 An is above the median for high income countries, which is 21,050 1000 An, 10.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 212,409 1000 An is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 48,824 1000 An, 4.4× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chickens — Stocks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +57.5% | 4,000 1000 An | 6,300 1000 An |
| 1981 | +52.9% | 17,000 1000 An | 26,000 1000 An |
| 1976 | +50.8% | 6,500 1000 An | 9,800 1000 An |
| 1997 | +38.9% | 90,000 1000 An | 125,000 1000 An |
| 1983 | +37.5% | 32,000 1000 An | 44,000 1000 An |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,111 1000 An | 1,500 1000 An | 3,000 1000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 7,480 1000 An | 3,250 1000 An | 15,000 1000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 49,950 1000 An | 17,000 1000 An | 72,000 1000 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 93,500 1000 An | 76,000 1000 An | 128,000 1000 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 136,200 1000 An | 115,000 1000 An | 146,000 1000 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 182,433 1000 An | 148,200 1000 An | 199,537 1000 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 211,004 1000 An | 204,323 1000 An | 215,700 1000 An | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Saudi Arabia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.2322 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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 chickens — stocks in Saudi Arabia?
- Chickens — stocks in Saudi Arabia was 212,409 1000 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest chickens — stocks recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 215,700 1000 An in 2023.
- What is the lowest chickens — stocks recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,500 1000 An in 1961.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for chickens — stocks?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 29th out of 252 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chickens — stocks rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.1%. 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, published as part of Chickens — Stocks. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.