Livestock production index (2014-2016 = 100) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Livestock production index (2014-2016 = 100) was 140.04 2014-2016 = 100 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Livestock production index in Saudi Arabia, 1961–2024
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in 2014-2016 = 100.
Analysis
In 2024, livestock production index in Saudi Arabia stood at 140.04 2014-2016 = 100.
That represents a change of down 21.3% on the previous year and up 45.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, livestock production index in Saudi Arabia peaked at 182.73 2014-2016 = 100 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 4.65 2014-2016 = 100, in 1966.
Saudi Arabia ranks 25th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Livestock production index (2014-2016 = 100) in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | 2014-2016 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6.18 2014-2016 = 100 | — |
| 1962 | 6.42 2014-2016 = 100 | +3.9% |
| 1963 | 5.89 2014-2016 = 100 | -8.3% |
| 1964 | 5.91 2014-2016 = 100 | +0.3% |
| 1965 | 5.46 2014-2016 = 100 | -7.6% |
| 1966 | 4.65 2014-2016 = 100 | -14.8% |
| 1967 | 7.74 2014-2016 = 100 | +66.5% |
| 1968 | 4.85 2014-2016 = 100 | -37.3% |
| 1969 | 5.23 2014-2016 = 100 | +7.8% |
| 1970 | 6.44 2014-2016 = 100 | +23.1% |
| 1971 | 7.3 2014-2016 = 100 | +13.4% |
| 1972 | 5.97 2014-2016 = 100 | -18.2% |
| 1973 | 8.22 2014-2016 = 100 | +37.7% |
| 1974 | 12.23 2014-2016 = 100 | +48.8% |
| 1975 | 11.84 2014-2016 = 100 | -3.2% |
| 1976 | 13.18 2014-2016 = 100 | +11.3% |
| 1977 | 12.77 2014-2016 = 100 | -3.1% |
| 1978 | 11.37 2014-2016 = 100 | -11.0% |
| 1979 | 13.47 2014-2016 = 100 | +18.5% |
| 1980 | 14.2 2014-2016 = 100 | +5.4% |
| 1981 | 14.83 2014-2016 = 100 | +4.4% |
| 1982 | 17.58 2014-2016 = 100 | +18.5% |
| 1983 | 23.31 2014-2016 = 100 | +32.6% |
| 1984 | 27.79 2014-2016 = 100 | +19.2% |
| 1985 | 33.38 2014-2016 = 100 | +20.1% |
| 1986 | 38.9 2014-2016 = 100 | +16.5% |
| 1987 | 36.68 2014-2016 = 100 | -5.7% |
| 1988 | 38.81 2014-2016 = 100 | +5.8% |
| 1989 | 38.55 2014-2016 = 100 | -0.7% |
| 1990 | 43.3 2014-2016 = 100 | +12.3% |
| 1991 | 45.91 2014-2016 = 100 | +6.0% |
| 1992 | 46.83 2014-2016 = 100 | +2.0% |
| 1993 | 45.3 2014-2016 = 100 | -3.3% |
| 1994 | 46.75 2014-2016 = 100 | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 46.95 2014-2016 = 100 | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 48.06 2014-2016 = 100 | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 55.4 2014-2016 = 100 | +15.3% |
| 1998 | 62.93 2014-2016 = 100 | +13.6% |
| 1999 | 59.73 2014-2016 = 100 | -5.1% |
| 2000 | 65.39 2014-2016 = 100 | +9.5% |
| 2001 | 76.88 2014-2016 = 100 | +17.6% |
| 2002 | 68.71 2014-2016 = 100 | -10.6% |
| 2003 | 70.85 2014-2016 = 100 | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 71.88 2014-2016 = 100 | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 73.62 2014-2016 = 100 | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 76.03 2014-2016 = 100 | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 78.65 2014-2016 = 100 | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 82.58 2014-2016 = 100 | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 83.65 2014-2016 = 100 | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 93.34 2014-2016 = 100 | +11.6% |
| 2011 | 86.37 2014-2016 = 100 | -7.5% |
| 2012 | 83.27 2014-2016 = 100 | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 99.95 2014-2016 = 100 | +20.0% |
| 2014 | 96.13 2014-2016 = 100 | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 98.72 2014-2016 = 100 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 105.15 2014-2016 = 100 | +6.5% |
| 2017 | 111.18 2014-2016 = 100 | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 121.48 2014-2016 = 100 | +9.3% |
| 2019 | 139.55 2014-2016 = 100 | +14.9% |
| 2020 | 161.38 2014-2016 = 100 | +15.6% |
| 2021 | 182.73 2014-2016 = 100 | +13.2% |
| 2022 | 156.09 2014-2016 = 100 | -14.6% |
| 2023 | 177.91 2014-2016 = 100 | +14.0% |
| 2024 | 140.04 2014-2016 = 100 | -21.3% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 140.04 2014-2016 = 100 is above the median for high income countries, which is 103.21 2014-2016 = 100, 1.4× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 140.04 2014-2016 = 100 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 120.66 2014-2016 = 100, 1.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.81 2014-2016 = 100 | 4.65 2014-2016 = 100 | 7.74 2014-2016 = 100 | 9 |
| 1970s | 10.28 2014-2016 = 100 | 5.97 2014-2016 = 100 | 13.47 2014-2016 = 100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 28.4 2014-2016 = 100 | 14.2 2014-2016 = 100 | 38.9 2014-2016 = 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 50.12 2014-2016 = 100 | 43.3 2014-2016 = 100 | 62.93 2014-2016 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 74.82 2014-2016 = 100 | 65.39 2014-2016 = 100 | 83.65 2014-2016 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 103.51 2014-2016 = 100 | 83.27 2014-2016 = 100 | 139.55 2014-2016 = 100 | 10 |
| 2020s | 163.63 2014-2016 = 100 | 140.04 2014-2016 = 100 | 182.73 2014-2016 = 100 | 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 livestock production index in Saudi Arabia?
- Livestock production index in Saudi Arabia was 140.04 2014-2016 = 100 in 2024, according to FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest livestock production index recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 182.73 2014-2016 = 100 in 2021.
- What is the lowest livestock production index recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.65 2014-2016 = 100 in 1966.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for livestock production index?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 25th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is livestock production index rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Livestock production index (2014-2016 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Livestock production index includes meat and milk from all sources, dairy products such as cheese, and eggs, honey, raw silk, wool, and hides and skins.