Saudi Arabia vs USSR: Share of direct primary energy consumption by source
Saudi Arabia
37.1%
in 2024
USSR
35.4%
in 1984
Saudi Arabia rank
26th
USSR rank
28th
Share of direct primary energy consumption by source over time
- Saudi Arabia
- USSR
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 37.1% against 35.4% in USSR, a difference of 1.7%.
Across all 20 years both countries report, USSR has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 26th and USSR ranks 28th of 80 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 | 3.7% | 19.7% | 16.0% | USSR |
| 1970s | 8.7% | 25.1% | 16.4% | USSR |
| 1980s | 21.4% | 32.0% | 10.6% | USSR |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of direct primary energy consumption by source, Saudi Arabia or USSR?
- Saudi Arabia, at 37.1% against 35.4% in USSR as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of direct primary energy consumption by source between Saudi Arabia and USSR?
- 1.7%, with Saudi Arabia 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 share of direct primary energy consumption by source?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 26th and USSR ranks 28th of 80 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) β with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Share of direct primary energy consumption by source. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Measured as a percentage of the total (direct) primary energy.