Qatar vs Saudi Arabia: Fossil fuel cons per capita
Qatar
48.66
in 2025
Saudi Arabia
50.39
in 2025
Qatar rank
74th
Saudi Arabia rank
73rd
Fossil fuel cons per capita over time
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 50.39 against 48.66 in Qatar, a difference of 1.73.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Qatar ranks 74th and Saudi Arabia ranks 73rd of 79 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Qatar averaged higher in 1 and Saudi Arabia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Qatar | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 15.82 | 15.82 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 118.75 | 38.78 | 79.98 | Qatar |
| 2020s | 36.53 | 43.41 | 6.88 | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fossil fuel cons per capita, Qatar or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 50.39 against 48.66 in Qatar as of 2025.
- What is the difference in fossil fuel cons per capita between Qatar and Saudi Arabia?
- 1.73, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Qatar and Saudi Arabia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Qatar and Saudi Arabia rank globally for fossil fuel cons per capita?
- Qatar ranks 74th and Saudi Arabia ranks 73rd of 79 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Fossil fuel cons per capita. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.