Meat, Total — Production in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Meat, Total — Production was 1.08 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Meat, Total — Production in Saudi Arabia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, meat, total — production in Saudi Arabia stood at 1.08 million t.
That represents a change of down 24.5% on the previous year and up 50.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, meat, total — production in Saudi Arabia peaked at 1.44 million t in 2021 and was at its lowest, 38,400 t, in 1961.
Saudi Arabia ranks 58th of 255 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Meat, Total — Production in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 38,400 t | — |
| 1962 | 38,850 t | +1.2% |
| 1963 | 39,700 t | +2.2% |
| 1964 | 40,500 t | +2.0% |
| 1965 | 41,500 t | +2.5% |
| 1966 | 42,500 t | +2.4% |
| 1967 | 44,152 t | +3.9% |
| 1968 | 46,750 t | +5.9% |
| 1969 | 49,779 t | +6.5% |
| 1970 | 52,179 t | +4.8% |
| 1971 | 58,516 t | +12.1% |
| 1972 | 61,735 t | +5.5% |
| 1973 | 67,973 t | +10.1% |
| 1974 | 92,308 t | +35.8% |
| 1975 | 93,740 t | +1.6% |
| 1976 | 103,752 t | +10.7% |
| 1977 | 97,572 t | -6.0% |
| 1978 | 101,979 t | +4.5% |
| 1979 | 113,636 t | +11.4% |
| 1980 | 123,538 t | +8.7% |
| 1981 | 140,443 t | +13.7% |
| 1982 | 174,525 t | +24.3% |
| 1983 | 226,104 t | +29.6% |
| 1984 | 260,058 t | +15.0% |
| 1985 | 304,061 t | +16.9% |
| 1986 | 374,258 t | +23.1% |
| 1987 | 376,130 t | +0.5% |
| 1988 | 407,396 t | +8.3% |
| 1989 | 385,632 t | -5.3% |
| 1990 | 415,872 t | +7.8% |
| 1991 | 432,724 t | +4.1% |
| 1992 | 456,800 t | +5.6% |
| 1993 | 443,100 t | -3.0% |
| 1994 | 463,500 t | +4.6% |
| 1995 | 465,136 t | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 490,143 t | +5.4% |
| 1997 | 581,000 t | +18.5% |
| 1998 | 590,720 t | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 577,390 t | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 643,340 t | +11.4% |
| 2001 | 665,660 t | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 626,370 t | -5.9% |
| 2003 | 630,625 t | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 646,540 t | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 706,670 t | +9.3% |
| 2006 | 712,764 t | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 730,924 t | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 722,924 t | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 737,184 t | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 760,984 t | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 681,844 t | -10.4% |
| 2012 | 672,681 t | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 797,617 t | +18.6% |
| 2014 | 719,245 t | -9.8% |
| 2015 | 751,888 t | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 811,389 t | +7.9% |
| 2017 | 867,127 t | +6.9% |
| 2018 | 939,620 t | +8.4% |
| 2019 | 1.08 million t | +14.5% |
| 2020 | 1.23 million t | +14.4% |
| 2021 | 1.44 million t | +16.7% |
| 2022 | 1.38 million t | -3.6% |
| 2023 | 1.44 million t | +3.7% |
| 2024 | 1.08 million t | -24.5% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 1.08 million t is above the median for high income countries, which is 246,847 t, 4.4× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 1.08 million t is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 260,538 t, 4.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 42,459 t | 38,400 t | 49,779 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 84,339 t | 52,179 t | 113,636 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 277,214 t | 123,538 t | 407,396 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 491,638 t | 415,872 t | 590,720 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 682,300 t | 626,370 t | 737,184 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 807,872 t | 672,681 t | 1.08 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.31 million t | 1.08 million t | 1.44 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 55 Ireland 1.16 million t compare
- 56 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 1.13 million t compare
- 57 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 1.10 million t compare
- 59 United Republic of Tanzania 1.08 million t compare
- 60 Sudan (former) 1.06 million t compare
- 61 Algeria 1.05 million t compare
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 meat, total — production in Saudi Arabia?
- Meat, total — production in Saudi Arabia was 1.08 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest meat, total — production recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.44 million t in 2021.
- What is the lowest meat, total — production recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 38,400 t in 1961.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for meat, total — production?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 58th out of 255 countries with data for 2024.
- Is meat, total — 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 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Meat, Total — Production. 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.