> In 2024 Saudi Arabia produced 1.1 million t of all meat, the 46th largest in the world (0.29% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 51%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/saudi-arabia/

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# All meat production in Saudi Arabia

In 2024 Saudi Arabia produced 1.1 million t of all meat, the 46th largest in the world (0.29% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 51%. The record was 1.4 million t in 2021.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

Production, 20241.1 million t
World rank46 of 194
10-year change+51%
Record1.4 million t2021

## All meat in Saudi Arabia, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Saudi Arabia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.29%0.22% in 2014
kg per person31.9world 45.8
10-year change+51%world +17%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 44 | [Bolivia](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/bolivia/) | 1,130,532 | 0.30% |
| 45 | [Venezuela](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/venezuela/) | 1,098,889 | 0.29% |
| 46 | **Saudi Arabia** | 1,084,904 | 0.29% |
| 47 | [Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/tanzania/) | 1,079,368 | 0.29% |
| 48 | [Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/algeria/) | 1,046,221 | 0.28% |

[Full ranking of 194 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/)

### Map of world production of meat

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Saudi Arabia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 1,084,904 | −24% |
| 2023 | 1,436,342 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 1,384,657 | −3.6% |
| 2021 | 1,436,625 | +17% |
| 2020 | 1,231,105 | +14% |
| 2019 | 1,076,325 | +15% |
| 2018 | 939,620 | +8.4% |
| 2017 | 867,127 | +6.9% |
| 2016 | 811,389 | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 751,888 | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 719,245 | −9.8% |
| 2013 | 797,617 | +19% |
| 2012 | 672,681 | −1.3% |
| 2011 | 681,844 | −10% |
| 2010 | 760,984 | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 737,184 | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 722,924 | −1.1% |
| 2007 | 730,924 | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 712,764 | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 706,670 | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 646,540 | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 630,625 | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 626,370 | −5.9% |
| 2001 | 665,660 | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 643,340 | +11% |
| 1999 | 577,390 | −2.3% |
| 1998 | 590,720 | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 581,000 | +19% |
| 1996 | 490,143 | +5.4% |
| 1995 | 465,136 | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 463,500 | +4.6% |
| 1993 | 443,100 | −3.0% |
| 1992 | 456,800 | +5.6% |
| 1991 | 432,724 | +4.1% |
| 1990 | 415,872 | +7.8% |
| 1989 | 385,632 | −5.3% |
| 1988 | 407,396 | +8.3% |
| 1987 | 376,130 | +0.5% |
| 1986 | 374,258 | +23% |
| 1985 | 304,061 | +17% |
| 1984 | 260,058 | +15% |
| 1983 | 226,104 | +30% |
| 1982 | 174,525 | +24% |
| 1981 | 140,443 | +14% |
| 1980 | 123,538 | +8.7% |
| 1979 | 113,636 | +11% |
| 1978 | 101,979 | +4.5% |
| 1977 | 97,572 | −6.0% |
| 1976 | 103,752 | +11% |
| 1975 | 93,740 | +1.6% |
| 1974 | 92,308 | +36% |
| 1973 | 67,973 | +10% |
| 1972 | 61,735 | +5.5% |
| 1971 | 58,516 | +12% |
| 1970 | 52,179 | +4.8% |
| 1969 | 49,779 | +6.5% |
| 1968 | 46,750 | +5.9% |
| 1967 | 44,152 | +3.9% |
| 1966 | 42,500 | +2.4% |
| 1965 | 41,500 | +2.5% |
| 1964 | 40,500 | +2.0% |
| 1963 | 39,700 | +2.2% |
| 1962 | 38,850 | +1.2% |
| 1961 | 38,400 | — |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of meat in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia produced 1.1 million t in 2024, 0.29% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Saudi Arabia rank in the world for production of meat?

Saudi Arabia ranked 46th of 194 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 26.2% of the world total.

### How has the production of meat in Saudi Arabia changed?

It rose by 51% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +17% for the world. The record was 1.4 million t in 2021.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Saudi Arabia is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/china/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/united-states/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/brazil/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/india/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/russia/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/mexico/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/spain/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/germany/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/argentina/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/pakistan/)[Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/vietnam/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/australia/)
[All countries producing all meat](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/)

## Other products of Saudi Arabia

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/saudi-arabia/)[Dates](https://husfarm.com/production/dates/saudi-arabia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/saudi-arabia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/saudi-arabia/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/saudi-arabia/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/saudi-arabia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/saudi-arabia/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/saudi-arabia/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/saudi-arabia/)[Olives](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/saudi-arabia/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/saudi-arabia/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/saudi-arabia/)
[Agricultural production in Saudi Arabia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/saudi-arabia/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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