Coal consumption, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Coal consumption, annual growth rate was 1.22 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Coal consumption, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 2002–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, coal consumption, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia stood at 1.22 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 89.1% on the previous year and up 103.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal consumption, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 187.42 % change on previous year in 2010 and was at its lowest, -63.36 % change on previous year, in 2009.
That places Saudi Arabia 46th out of 137 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Coal consumption, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 57.14 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 27.27 % change on previous year | -52.3% |
| 2004 | -10.71 % change on previous year | -139.3% |
| 2005 | 98.53 % change on previous year | -1019.6% |
| 2006 | -29.14 % change on previous year | -129.6% |
| 2007 | 179.86 % change on previous year | -717.3% |
| 2008 | 15.69 % change on previous year | -91.3% |
| 2009 | -63.36 % change on previous year | -503.8% |
| 2010 | 187.42 % change on previous year | -395.8% |
| 2011 | -2.59 % change on previous year | -101.4% |
| 2012 | 17.25 % change on previous year | -765.9% |
| 2013 | 27.98 % change on previous year | +62.2% |
| 2014 | 38.63 % change on previous year | +38.0% |
| 2015 | -34.93 % change on previous year | -190.4% |
| 2016 | -17.47 % change on previous year | -50.0% |
| 2017 | 56.62 % change on previous year | -424.0% |
| 2018 | -16.8 % change on previous year | -129.7% |
| 2019 | 5.21 % change on previous year | -131.0% |
| 2020 | -12.31 % change on previous year | -336.3% |
| 2021 | 24.38 % change on previous year | -298.0% |
| 2022 | -2.19 % change on previous year | -109.0% |
| 2023 | 23.79 % change on previous year | -1184.7% |
| 2024 | 11.13 % change on previous year | -53.2% |
| 2025 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -89.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.41 % change on previous year | -63.36 % change on previous year | 179.86 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 26.13 % change on previous year | -34.93 % change on previous year | 187.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.67 % change on previous year | -12.31 % change on previous year | 24.38 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More energy & mining data for Saudi Arabia
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fuel imports 5.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.9% (2024)
- Gas production 1,338 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 38,695 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 1,338 terawatt-hours (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal consumption, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia?
- Coal consumption, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia was 1.22 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest coal consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 187.42 % change on previous year in 2010.
- What is the lowest coal consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -63.36 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for coal consumption, annual growth rate?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 46th out of 137 countries with data for 2025.
- Is coal consumption, annual growth rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 103.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Coal consumption, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Coal consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Coal consumption Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Coal consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.