Food — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$), per in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Food — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$), per was 4.23 1000 Int$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4.23 1000 Int$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 14.2%
World rank
153rd
of 172 countries
All-time high
4.23 1000 Int$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
0.2317 1000 Int$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Food — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$), per in Saudi Arabia, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in 1000 Int$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for food — gross production value (constant 2014-2016 thousand i$), per in Saudi Arabia is 4.23 1000 Int$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of up 14.2% on the previous year and up 77.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food — gross production value (constant 2014-2016 thousand i$), per in Saudi Arabia peaked at 4.23 1000 Int$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.2317 1000 Int$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
Saudi Arabia ranks 153rd of 172 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$), per in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.2317 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 0.2382 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1963 | 0.2379 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1964 | 0.2432 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1965 | 0.2514 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1966 | 0.2535 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1967 | 0.2808 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 1968 | 0.2518 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -10.3% |
| 1969 | 0.2714 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 1970 | 0.3072 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 1971 | 0.4288 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +39.6% |
| 1972 | 0.2748 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -35.9% |
| 1973 | 0.3364 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +22.4% |
| 1974 | 0.492 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +46.2% |
| 1975 | 0.5066 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1976 | 0.4369 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -13.8% |
| 1977 | 0.5105 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +16.9% |
| 1978 | 0.4839 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -5.2% |
| 1979 | 0.5444 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +12.5% |
| 1980 | 0.5146 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -5.5% |
| 1981 | 0.5302 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1982 | 0.681 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +28.4% |
| 1983 | 0.7874 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +15.6% |
| 1984 | 1.01 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +28.0% |
| 1985 | 1.19 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +17.9% |
| 1986 | 1.28 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 1987 | 1.4 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +9.5% |
| 1988 | 1.52 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 1989 | 1.55 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1990 | 1.67 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1991 | 1.7 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1992 | 1.78 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1993 | 1.81 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1994 | 1.82 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 1.69 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -7.0% |
| 1996 | 1.63 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -3.5% |
| 1997 | 1.79 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 1998 | 1.86 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 1.75 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -5.9% |
| 2000 | 1.82 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 2.07 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +13.6% |
| 2002 | 2.01 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -2.9% |
| 2003 | 2.09 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 2.21 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 2.24 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 2.27 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 2.3 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 2.32 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 2.25 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 2.32 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 2.24 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -3.7% |
| 2012 | 2.17 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 2.39 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 2014 | 2.02 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -15.6% |
| 2015 | 2.24 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 2016 | 2.37 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 2017 | 2.7 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +13.7% |
| 2018 | 2.84 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 3.21 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +12.7% |
| 2020 | 3.77 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +17.4% |
| 2021 | 3.96 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 2022 | 3.7 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -6.4% |
| 2023 | 4.23 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +14.2% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 4.23 1000 Int$ per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 44.52 1000 Int$ per square kilometre, 9% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 4.23 1000 Int$ per square kilometre is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 27.5 1000 Int$ per square kilometre, 15% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.2511 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.2317 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.2808 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.4321 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.2748 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.5444 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.04 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.5146 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 1.55 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.75 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 1.63 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 1.86 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.16 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 1.82 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 2.32 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.45 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 2.02 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 3.21 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.91 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 3.7 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 4.23 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 150 Bahamas 5.23 1000 Int$ per square kilometre compare
- 151 Chad 5.18 1000 Int$ per square kilometre compare
- 152 Faroe Islands 4.8 1000 Int$ per square kilometre compare
- 154 Central African Republic 4.18 1000 Int$ per square kilometre compare
- 155 Oman 4.09 1000 Int$ per square kilometre compare
- 156 Guyana 4.09 1000 Int$ per square kilometre 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 food — gross production value (constant 2014-2016 thousand i$), per in Saudi Arabia?
- Food — gross production value (constant 2014-2016 thousand i$), per in Saudi Arabia was 4.23 1000 Int$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest food — gross production value (constant 2014-2016 thousand i$), per recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.23 1000 Int$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest food — gross production value (constant 2014-2016 thousand i$), per recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2317 1000 Int$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for food — gross production value (constant 2014-2016 thousand i$), per?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 153rd out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is food — gross production value (constant 2014-2016 thousand i$), per rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.1%. 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 Food — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Food — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Food — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Food — Gross Production Value Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Food — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.