Horses — Stocks in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Horses — Stocks was 40,470 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Horses — Stocks in Saudi Arabia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in An.
Analysis
The most recent figure for horses — stocks in Saudi Arabia is 40,470 An, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 32.5% on the previous year and up 44.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, horses — stocks in Saudi Arabia peaked at 63,374 An in 2021 and was at its lowest, 500 An, in 1961.
Saudi Arabia ranks 100th of 209 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Horses — Stocks in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 500 An | — |
| 1962 | 550 An | +10.0% |
| 1963 | 600 An | +9.1% |
| 1964 | 650 An | +8.3% |
| 1965 | 700 An | +7.7% |
| 1966 | 780 An | +11.4% |
| 1967 | 670 An | -14.1% |
| 1968 | 885 An | +32.1% |
| 1969 | 950 An | +7.3% |
| 1970 | 1,000 An | +5.3% |
| 1971 | 1,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 1,030 An | +3.0% |
| 1973 | 1,673 An | +62.4% |
| 1974 | 1,800 An | +7.6% |
| 1975 | 1,950 An | +8.3% |
| 1976 | 2,100 An | +7.7% |
| 1977 | 2,250 An | +7.1% |
| 1978 | 2,400 An | +6.7% |
| 1979 | 2,550 An | +6.2% |
| 1980 | 2,700 An | +5.9% |
| 1981 | 2,850 An | +5.6% |
| 1982 | 3,046 An | +6.9% |
| 1983 | 3,100 An | +1.8% |
| 1984 | 3,150 An | +1.6% |
| 1985 | 3,150 An | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 3,200 An | +1.6% |
| 1987 | 3,200 An | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3,200 An | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 3,250 An | +1.6% |
| 1990 | 3,000 An | -7.7% |
| 1991 | 3,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 3,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 3,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3,000 An | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3,000 An | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3,000 An | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3,000 An | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 5,000 An | +66.7% |
| 2004 | 7,100 An | +42.0% |
| 2005 | 9,000 An | +26.8% |
| 2006 | 11,500 An | +27.8% |
| 2007 | 16,500 An | +43.5% |
| 2008 | 20,660 An | +25.2% |
| 2009 | 20,814 An | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 22,214 An | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 25,214 An | +13.5% |
| 2012 | 27,000 An | +7.1% |
| 2013 | 27,500 An | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 28,000 An | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 28,000 An | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 28,000 An | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 25,039 An | -10.6% |
| 2018 | 20,014 An | -20.1% |
| 2019 | 13,779 An | -31.2% |
| 2020 | 31,862 An | +131.2% |
| 2021 | 63,374 An | +98.9% |
| 2022 | 4,200 An | -93.4% |
| 2023 | 60,000 An | +1328.6% |
| 2024 | 40,470 An | -32.6% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 40,470 An is above the median for high income countries, which is 35,980 An, 1.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 40,470 An is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 12,003 An, 3.4× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Horses — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +1328.6% | 4,200 An | 60,000 An |
| 2020 | +131.2% | 13,779 An | 31,862 An |
| 2021 | +98.9% | 31,862 An | 63,374 An |
| 2022 | -93.4% | 63,374 An | 4,200 An |
| 2003 | +66.7% | 3,000 An | 5,000 An |
| 1973 | +62.4% | 1,030 An | 1,673 An |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 698.33 An | 500 An | 950 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,775 An | 1,000 An | 2,550 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,085 An | 2,700 An | 3,250 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,000 An | 3,000 An | 3,000 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,957 An | 3,000 An | 20,814 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 24,476 An | 13,779 An | 28,000 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 39,981 An | 4,200 An | 63,374 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 horses — stocks in Saudi Arabia?
- Horses — stocks in Saudi Arabia was 40,470 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest horses — stocks recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 63,374 An in 2021.
- What is the lowest horses — stocks recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 500 An in 1961.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for horses — stocks?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 100th out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
- Is horses — stocks rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.5%. 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 Horses — 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.