China (People’s Republic of) vs Saudi Arabia: Fossil fuel subsidies
China (People’s Republic of)
76.61 billion
in 2023
Saudi Arabia
59.29 billion
in 2023
China (People’s Republic of) rank
3rd
Saudi Arabia rank
6th
Fossil fuel subsidies over time
- China (People’s Republic of)
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
China (People’s Republic of) currently reports 76.61 billion against 59.29 billion in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 17.32 billion.
That makes China (People’s Republic of)'s figure about 1.3 times Saudi Arabia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
China (People’s Republic of) ranks 3rd and Saudi Arabia ranks 6th of 149 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, China (People’s Republic of) averaged higher in 1 and Saudi Arabia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China (People’s Republic of) | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 50.78 billion | 54.87 billion | 4.09 billion | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 80.20 billion | 48.99 billion | 31.21 billion | China (People’s Republic of) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fossil fuel subsidies, China (People’s Republic of) or Saudi Arabia?
- China (People’s Republic of), at 76.61 billion against 59.29 billion in Saudi Arabia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in fossil fuel subsidies between China (People’s Republic of) and Saudi Arabia?
- 17.32 billion, with China (People’s Republic of) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China (People’s Republic of) and Saudi Arabia?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do China (People’s Republic of) and Saudi Arabia rank globally for fossil fuel subsidies?
- China (People’s Republic of) ranks 3rd and Saudi Arabia ranks 6th of 149 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Fossil fuel subsidies. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.