CO2 emissions embodied in production, Metric ton of CO₂ equivalent in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: CO2 emissions embodied in production, Metric ton of CO₂ equivalent was 503.39 in 2018. ▲ Rising
CO2 emissions embodied in production, Metric ton of CO₂ equivalent in Saudi Arabia, 1995–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co2 emissions embodied in production, metric ton of co₂ equivalent in Saudi Arabia is 503.39, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 4.6% on the previous year and up 35.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions embodied in production, metric ton of co₂ equivalent in Saudi Arabia peaked at 541.54 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 197.34, in 1995.
That places Saudi Arabia 10th out of 66 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
CO2 emissions embodied in production, Metric ton of CO₂ equivalent in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 197.34 | — |
| 1996 | 209.03 | +5.9% |
| 1997 | 211.52 | +1.2% |
| 1998 | 226.02 | +6.9% |
| 1999 | 232.26 | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 240.96 | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 244.49 | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 261.63 | +7.0% |
| 2003 | 272.73 | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 288.45 | +5.8% |
| 2005 | 303.58 | +5.2% |
| 2006 | 322.64 | +6.3% |
| 2007 | 340 | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 371.38 | +9.2% |
| 2009 | 386.87 | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 425.77 | +10.1% |
| 2011 | 442.39 | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 471.5 | +6.6% |
| 2013 | 479.18 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 516.41 | +7.8% |
| 2015 | 541.54 | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 537.96 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 527.58 | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 503.39 | -4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 215.23 | 197.34 | 232.26 | 5 |
| 2000s | 303.27 | 240.96 | 386.87 | 10 |
| 2010s | 493.97 | 425.77 | 541.54 | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions embodied in production, metric ton of co₂ equivalent in Saudi Arabia?
- Co2 emissions embodied in production, metric ton of co₂ equivalent in Saudi Arabia was 503.39 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest co2 emissions embodied in production, metric ton of co₂ equivalent recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 541.54 in 2015.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions embodied in production, metric ton of co₂ equivalent recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 197.34 in 1995.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for co2 emissions embodied in production, metric ton of co₂ equivalent?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 10th out of 66 countries with data for 2018.
- Is co2 emissions embodied in production, metric ton of co₂ equivalent rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of CO2 emissions embodied in production, Metric ton of CO₂ equivalent. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual, country-level estimates of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions resulting from fuel combustion, which are embodied in domestic final demand, production, and trade. The data covers a substantial period, with estimates for emissions embodied in production and final demand available for 66 countries from 1995 to 2018. Additionally, the dataset includes annual country-level estimates for CO2 emissions embodied in gross exports and gross imports for the same 66 countries, extending to the years 1995 to 2020. All emissions are measured in million tons of CO2 equivalent (MtCO2 eq.). The compilation relies on several authoritative sources; specifically, the total value of merchandise exports and imports is taken from the Direction of Trade Statistics (DOTS). Furthermore, the CO2 emissions embodied in international trade are derived from the OECD's 2021 compilation of indicators on Carbon dioxide emissions embodied in international trade, which itself is a product of combining the Input-Output Database and the Trade in embodied CO2 (TeCO2) Database.