Oil reserves, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Oil reserves, annual growth rate was -3.16 % change on previous year in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Oil reserves, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 1981–2021
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2021, oil reserves, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia stood at -3.16 % change on previous year. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of down 1,197.6% on the previous year and down 4,489.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 49.24 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, -3.16 % change on previous year, in 2021.
Saudi Arabia ranks 84th of 99 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Oil reserves, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 0.9309 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | -0.1071 % change on previous year | -111.5% |
| 1983 | -1.51 % change on previous year | +1307.8% |
| 1984 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -241.6% |
| 1985 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 1986 | -0.1282 % change on previous year | -107.6% |
| 1987 | -1.35 % change on previous year | +950.5% |
| 1988 | 0.2394 % change on previous year | -117.8% |
| 1989 | 1.76 % change on previous year | +636.3% |
| 1990 | 49.24 % change on previous year | +2693.5% |
| 1991 | 0.9492 % change on previous year | -98.1% |
| 1992 | 0.1301 % change on previous year | -86.3% |
| 1993 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1994 | 0.3307 % change on previous year | — |
| 1995 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | 0.1137 % change on previous year | — |
| 1998 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | 0.7649 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | -0.6832 % change on previous year | -189.3% |
| 2002 | 0.019 % change on previous year | -102.8% |
| 2003 | 0.0192 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 0.0382 % change on previous year | +98.7% |
| 2005 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 0.9201 % change on previous year | — |
| 2007 | -0.0381 % change on previous year | -104.1% |
| 2008 | 0.016 % change on previous year | -141.9% |
| 2009 | -0.0157 % change on previous year | -198.5% |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 0.0719 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 0.0454 % change on previous year | -36.8% |
| 2013 | 0.3365 % change on previous year | +640.5% |
| 2014 | 0.1659 % change on previous year | -50.7% |
| 2015 | -0.0229 % change on previous year | -113.8% |
| 2016 | 0.2968 % change on previous year | -1393.1% |
| 2017 | -0.046 % change on previous year | -115.5% |
| 2018 | -0.0928 % change on previous year | +101.6% |
| 2019 | 0.0196 % change on previous year | -121.1% |
| 2020 | 0.2875 % change on previous year | +1366.0% |
| 2021 | -3.16 % change on previous year | -1197.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.4081 % change on previous year | -1.51 % change on previous year | 2.13 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 5.08 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 49.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.104 % change on previous year | -0.6832 % change on previous year | 0.9201 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0774 % change on previous year | -0.0928 % change on previous year | 0.3365 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.43 % change on previous year | -3.16 % change on previous year | 0.2875 % change on previous year | 2 |
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- 83 USSR -2.4 % change on previous year compare
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More energy & mining data for Saudi Arabia
- 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)
- Gas production per person 38,695 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia?
- Oil reserves, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia was -3.16 % change on previous year in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest oil reserves, annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 49.24 % change on previous year in 1990.
- What is the lowest oil reserves, annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.16 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for oil reserves, annual growth rate?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 84th out of 99 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves, annual growth rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4,489.0%. 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 Oil reserves, 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 Oil reserves. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Oil reserves U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Oil reserves. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.