Saudi Arabia vs USSR: Fossil fuel consumption by type
Saudi Arabia
1,981
in 2025
USSR
4,936
in 1984
Saudi Arabia rank
5th
USSR rank
2nd
Fossil fuel consumption by type over time
- Saudi Arabia
- USSR
How they compare
USSR currently reports 4,936 against 1,981 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 2,955.
That makes USSR's figure about 2.5 times Saudi Arabia's.
Across all 20 years both countries report, USSR has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 5th and USSR ranks 2nd of 79 countries.
USSR has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | USSR | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 233.09 | 2,316 | 2,083 | USSR |
| 1970s | 287.84 | 3,912 | 3,624 | USSR |
| 1980s | 437.53 | 4,985 | 4,548 | USSR |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fossil fuel consumption by type, Saudi Arabia or USSR?
- USSR, at 4,936 against 1,981 in Saudi Arabia as of 1984.
- What is the difference in fossil fuel consumption by type between Saudi Arabia and USSR?
- 2,955, with USSR ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and USSR?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 1965 to 1984.
- How do Saudi Arabia and USSR rank globally for fossil fuel consumption by type?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 5th and USSR ranks 2nd of 79 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Fossil fuel consumption by type. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.