France vs Saudi Arabia: Fossil fuel subsidies
France
38.31 billion
in 2023
Saudi Arabia
59.29 billion
in 2023
France rank
8th
Saudi Arabia rank
6th
Fossil fuel subsidies over time
- France
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 59.29 billion against 38.31 billion in France, a difference of 20.98 billion.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.5 times France's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
France ranks 8th and Saudi Arabia ranks 6th of 149 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.72 billion | 54.87 billion | 48.16 billion | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 21.59 billion | 48.99 billion | 27.40 billion | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fossil fuel subsidies, France or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 59.29 billion against 38.31 billion in France as of 2023.
- What is the difference in fossil fuel subsidies between France and Saudi Arabia?
- 20.98 billion, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Saudi Arabia?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do France and Saudi Arabia rank globally for fossil fuel subsidies?
- France ranks 8th 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.