Potatoes — Gross Production Value in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Potatoes — Gross Production Value was 2.05 million 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potatoes — Gross Production Value in Saudi Arabia, 1991–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 SLC.
Analysis
In 2024, potatoes — gross production value in Saudi Arabia stood at 2.05 million 1000 SLC.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.3% on the previous year and up 151.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potatoes — gross production value in Saudi Arabia peaked at 2.59 million 1000 SLC in 2022 and was at its lowest, 137,056 1000 SLC, in 1991.
Saudi Arabia ranks 70th of 127 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.
Potatoes — Gross Production Value in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | 1000 SLC | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 137,056 1000 SLC | — |
| 1992 | 172,210 1000 SLC | +25.6% |
| 1993 | 291,005 1000 SLC | +69.0% |
| 1994 | 410,904 1000 SLC | +41.2% |
| 1995 | 669,190 1000 SLC | +62.9% |
| 1996 | 641,583 1000 SLC | -4.1% |
| 1997 | 618,963 1000 SLC | -3.5% |
| 1998 | 607,250 1000 SLC | -1.9% |
| 1999 | 748,600 1000 SLC | +23.3% |
| 2000 | 685,042 1000 SLC | -8.5% |
| 2001 | 537,015 1000 SLC | -21.6% |
| 2002 | 504,013 1000 SLC | -6.1% |
| 2003 | 476,909 1000 SLC | -5.4% |
| 2004 | 645,803 1000 SLC | +35.4% |
| 2005 | 778,035 1000 SLC | +20.5% |
| 2006 | 1.05 million 1000 SLC | +35.3% |
| 2007 | 1.23 million 1000 SLC | +16.9% |
| 2008 | 1.24 million 1000 SLC | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 1.35 million 1000 SLC | +9.5% |
| 2010 | 1.22 million 1000 SLC | -10.2% |
| 2011 | 1.30 million 1000 SLC | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 1.35 million 1000 SLC | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 1.36 million 1000 SLC | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 814,654 1000 SLC | -40.2% |
| 2015 | 886,229 1000 SLC | +8.8% |
| 2016 | 984,108 1000 SLC | +11.0% |
| 2017 | 1.13 million 1000 SLC | +15.2% |
| 2018 | 955,053 1000 SLC | -15.8% |
| 2019 | 938,649 1000 SLC | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 1.87 million 1000 SLC | +98.9% |
| 2021 | 1.79 million 1000 SLC | -4.0% |
| 2022 | 2.59 million 1000 SLC | +44.5% |
| 2023 | 2.31 million 1000 SLC | -10.7% |
| 2024 | 2.05 million 1000 SLC | -11.3% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 2.05 million 1000 SLC is above the median for high income countries, which is 249,874 1000 SLC, 8.2× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 2.05 million 1000 SLC is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.72 million 1000 SLC, 1.2× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 477,418 1000 SLC | 137,056 1000 SLC | 748,600 1000 SLC | 9 |
| 2000s | 850,182 1000 SLC | 476,909 1000 SLC | 1.35 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.09 million 1000 SLC | 814,654 1000 SLC | 1.36 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.12 million 1000 SLC | 1.79 million 1000 SLC | 2.59 million 1000 SLC | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 67 Romania 2.69 million 1000 SLC compare
- 68 Central African Republic 2.28 million 1000 SLC compare
- 69 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2.28 million 1000 SLC compare
- 71 Nicaragua 2.04 million 1000 SLC compare
- 72 Bhutan 1.83 million 1000 SLC compare
- 73 Norway 1.77 million 1000 SLC compare
More agriculture & rural data for Saudi Arabia
- 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)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1539 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potatoes — gross production value in Saudi Arabia?
- Potatoes — gross production value in Saudi Arabia was 2.05 million 1000 SLC in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potatoes — gross production value recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.59 million 1000 SLC in 2022.
- What is the lowest potatoes — gross production value recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 137,056 1000 SLC in 1991.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for potatoes — gross production value?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 70th out of 127 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potatoes — gross production value rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 151.7%. 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 Potatoes — Gross Production Value (current thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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