Other fruits, n.e.c. — Area harvested in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Other fruits, n.e.c. — Area harvested was 15,345 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other fruits, n.e.c. — Area harvested in Saudi Arabia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 15,345 ha for other fruits, n.e.c. — area harvested in 2024.
The figure is up 4.8% on the previous year and down 47.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other fruits, n.e.c. — area harvested in Saudi Arabia peaked at 50,917 ha in 2009 and was at its lowest, 650 ha, in 1961.
Saudi Arabia ranks 50th of 206 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other fruits, n.e.c. — Area harvested in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 650 ha | — |
| 1962 | 700 ha | +7.7% |
| 1963 | 750 ha | +7.1% |
| 1964 | 800 ha | +6.7% |
| 1965 | 850 ha | +6.2% |
| 1966 | 900 ha | +5.9% |
| 1967 | 950 ha | +5.6% |
| 1968 | 1,000 ha | +5.3% |
| 1969 | 1,100 ha | +10.0% |
| 1970 | 1,300 ha | +18.2% |
| 1971 | 1,648 ha | +26.8% |
| 1972 | 1,265 ha | -23.2% |
| 1973 | 1,131 ha | -10.6% |
| 1974 | 2,032 ha | +79.7% |
| 1975 | 3,254 ha | +60.1% |
| 1976 | 3,261 ha | +0.2% |
| 1977 | 2,100 ha | -35.6% |
| 1978 | 2,617 ha | +24.6% |
| 1979 | 2,488 ha | -4.9% |
| 1980 | 2,399 ha | -3.6% |
| 1981 | 3,298 ha | +37.5% |
| 1982 | 4,522 ha | +37.1% |
| 1983 | 9,048 ha | +100.1% |
| 1984 | 8,693 ha | -3.9% |
| 1985 | 8,075 ha | -7.1% |
| 1986 | 7,756 ha | -4.0% |
| 1987 | 8,231 ha | +6.1% |
| 1988 | 8,092 ha | -1.7% |
| 1989 | 8,865 ha | +9.6% |
| 1990 | 6,403 ha | -27.8% |
| 1991 | 7,976 ha | +24.6% |
| 1992 | 9,510 ha | +19.2% |
| 1993 | 11,005 ha | +15.7% |
| 1994 | 12,526 ha | +13.8% |
| 1995 | 14,015 ha | +11.9% |
| 1996 | 14,242 ha | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 15,283 ha | +7.3% |
| 1998 | 15,622 ha | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 26,404 ha | +69.0% |
| 2000 | 28,123 ha | +6.5% |
| 2001 | 35,755 ha | +27.1% |
| 2002 | 36,007 ha | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 37,500 ha | +4.1% |
| 2004 | 39,000 ha | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 44,099 ha | +13.1% |
| 2006 | 46,377 ha | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 47,699 ha | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 49,815 ha | +4.4% |
| 2009 | 50,917 ha | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 45,927 ha | -9.8% |
| 2011 | 48,499 ha | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 46,943 ha | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 46,632 ha | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 29,359 ha | -37.0% |
| 2015 | 29,326 ha | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 29,294 ha | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 29,262 ha | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 10,876 ha | -62.8% |
| 2019 | 11,608 ha | +6.7% |
| 2020 | 41,095 ha | +254.0% |
| 2021 | 8,171 ha | -80.1% |
| 2022 | 8,817 ha | +7.9% |
| 2023 | 14,643 ha | +66.1% |
| 2024 | 15,345 ha | +4.8% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 15,345 ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,083 ha, 14.2× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 15,345 ha is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3,757 ha, 4.1× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other fruits, n.e.c. — Area harvested 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +254.0% | 11,608 ha | 41,095 ha |
| 1983 | +100.1% | 4,522 ha | 9,048 ha |
| 2021 | -80.1% | 41,095 ha | 8,171 ha |
| 1974 | +79.7% | 1,131 ha | 2,032 ha |
| 2018 | -62.8% | 29,262 ha | 10,876 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 855.56 ha | 650 ha | 1,100 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,110 ha | 1,131 ha | 3,261 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,898 ha | 2,399 ha | 9,048 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 13,299 ha | 6,403 ha | 26,404 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 41,529 ha | 28,123 ha | 50,917 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 32,773 ha | 10,876 ha | 48,499 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 17,614 ha | 8,171 ha | 41,095 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is other fruits, n.e.c. — area harvested in Saudi Arabia?
- Other fruits, n.e.c. — area harvested in Saudi Arabia was 15,345 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other fruits, n.e.c. — area harvested recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 50,917 ha in 2009.
- What is the lowest other fruits, n.e.c. — area harvested recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 650 ha in 1961.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for other fruits, n.e.c. — area harvested?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 50th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other fruits, n.e.c. — area harvested rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.7%. 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 Other fruits, n.e.c. — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.