Global meat production in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Global meat production was 1.08 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.08 million
Change on year
down 24.5%
World rank
47th
of 202 countries
All-time high
1.44 million
in 2021
All-time low
38,400
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Global meat production in Saudi Arabia, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 1.08 million for global meat production in 2024.
That represents a change of down 24.5% on the previous year and up 50.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, global meat production in Saudi Arabia peaked at 1.44 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 38,400, in 1961.
Saudi Arabia ranks 47th of 202 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Global meat production in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 38,400 | — |
| 1962 | 38,850 | +1.2% |
| 1963 | 39,700 | +2.2% |
| 1964 | 40,500 | +2.0% |
| 1965 | 41,500 | +2.5% |
| 1966 | 42,500 | +2.4% |
| 1967 | 44,152 | +3.9% |
| 1968 | 46,750 | +5.9% |
| 1969 | 49,779 | +6.5% |
| 1970 | 52,179 | +4.8% |
| 1971 | 58,516 | +12.1% |
| 1972 | 61,735 | +5.5% |
| 1973 | 67,973 | +10.1% |
| 1974 | 92,308 | +35.8% |
| 1975 | 93,740 | +1.6% |
| 1976 | 103,752 | +10.7% |
| 1977 | 97,572 | -6.0% |
| 1978 | 101,979 | +4.5% |
| 1979 | 113,636 | +11.4% |
| 1980 | 123,538 | +8.7% |
| 1981 | 140,443 | +13.7% |
| 1982 | 174,525 | +24.3% |
| 1983 | 226,104 | +29.6% |
| 1984 | 260,058 | +15.0% |
| 1985 | 304,061 | +16.9% |
| 1986 | 374,258 | +23.1% |
| 1987 | 376,130 | +0.5% |
| 1988 | 407,396 | +8.3% |
| 1989 | 385,632 | -5.3% |
| 1990 | 415,872 | +7.8% |
| 1991 | 432,724 | +4.1% |
| 1992 | 456,800 | +5.6% |
| 1993 | 443,100 | -3.0% |
| 1994 | 463,500 | +4.6% |
| 1995 | 465,136 | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 490,143 | +5.4% |
| 1997 | 581,000 | +18.5% |
| 1998 | 590,720 | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 577,390 | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 643,340 | +11.4% |
| 2001 | 665,660 | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 626,370 | -5.9% |
| 2003 | 630,625 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 646,540 | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 706,670 | +9.3% |
| 2006 | 712,764 | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 730,924 | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 722,924 | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 737,184 | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 760,984 | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 681,844 | -10.4% |
| 2012 | 672,681 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 797,617 | +18.6% |
| 2014 | 719,245 | -9.8% |
| 2015 | 751,888 | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 811,389 | +7.9% |
| 2017 | 867,127 | +6.9% |
| 2018 | 939,620 | +8.4% |
| 2019 | 1.08 million | +14.5% |
| 2020 | 1.23 million | +14.4% |
| 2021 | 1.44 million | +16.7% |
| 2022 | 1.38 million | -3.6% |
| 2023 | 1.44 million | +3.7% |
| 2024 | 1.08 million | -24.5% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 1.08 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 301,415, 3.6× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 1.08 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 286,984, 3.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 42,459 | 38,400 | 49,779 | 9 |
| 1970s | 84,339 | 52,179 | 113,636 | 10 |
| 1980s | 277,214 | 123,538 | 407,396 | 10 |
| 1990s | 491,638 | 415,872 | 590,720 | 10 |
| 2000s | 682,300 | 626,370 | 737,184 | 10 |
| 2010s | 807,872 | 672,681 | 1.08 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.31 million | 1.08 million | 1.44 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
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 global meat production in Saudi Arabia?
- Global meat production in Saudi Arabia was 1.08 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest global meat production recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.44 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest global meat production recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 38,400 in 1961.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for global meat production?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 47th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is global meat production rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Global meat production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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