Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 444.82 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
444.82 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 4.8%
World rank
6th
of 208 countries
All-time high
444.82 terawatt-hours
in 2024
All-time low
51.65 terawatt-hours
in 1985
Years of data
40
1985–2024
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Saudi Arabia, 1985–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Saudi Arabia is 444.82 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
The figure is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 35.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Saudi Arabia peaked at 444.82 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 51.65 terawatt-hours, in 1985.
That places Saudi Arabia 6th out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 51.65 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1986 | 55.68 terawatt-hours | +7.8% |
| 1987 | 65 terawatt-hours | +16.7% |
| 1988 | 70.09 terawatt-hours | +7.8% |
| 1989 | 75.73 terawatt-hours | +8.0% |
| 1990 | 79.88 terawatt-hours | +5.5% |
| 1991 | 85 terawatt-hours | +6.4% |
| 1992 | 93.47 terawatt-hours | +10.0% |
| 1993 | 102.67 terawatt-hours | +9.8% |
| 1994 | 106.05 terawatt-hours | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 109.93 terawatt-hours | +3.7% |
| 1996 | 112.17 terawatt-hours | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 119.1 terawatt-hours | +6.2% |
| 1998 | 126.17 terawatt-hours | +5.9% |
| 1999 | 131 terawatt-hours | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 138.69 terawatt-hours | +5.9% |
| 2001 | 146.09 terawatt-hours | +5.3% |
| 2002 | 154.91 terawatt-hours | +6.0% |
| 2003 | 166.58 terawatt-hours | +7.5% |
| 2004 | 173.41 terawatt-hours | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 191.05 terawatt-hours | +10.2% |
| 2006 | 196.31 terawatt-hours | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 204.43 terawatt-hours | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 204.2 terawatt-hours | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 217.31 terawatt-hours | +6.4% |
| 2010 | 248.77 terawatt-hours | +14.5% |
| 2011 | 259.14 terawatt-hours | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 281.6 terawatt-hours | +8.7% |
| 2013 | 294.68 terawatt-hours | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 328.15 terawatt-hours | +11.4% |
| 2015 | 350.59 terawatt-hours | +6.8% |
| 2016 | 357.61 terawatt-hours | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 394.92 terawatt-hours | +10.4% |
| 2018 | 374.61 terawatt-hours | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 378.33 terawatt-hours | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 379.98 terawatt-hours | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 391.95 terawatt-hours | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 407.83 terawatt-hours | +4.1% |
| 2023 | 424.53 terawatt-hours | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 444.82 terawatt-hours | +4.8% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 444.82 terawatt-hours is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.3 terawatt-hours, 103.4× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 444.82 terawatt-hours is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 37.85 terawatt-hours, 11.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 63.63 terawatt-hours | 51.65 terawatt-hours | 75.73 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1990s | 106.54 terawatt-hours | 79.88 terawatt-hours | 131 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 179.3 terawatt-hours | 138.69 terawatt-hours | 217.31 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 326.84 terawatt-hours | 248.77 terawatt-hours | 394.92 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 409.82 terawatt-hours | 379.98 terawatt-hours | 444.82 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More reference data data for Saudi Arabia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1847 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1771 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6194 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2207 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.64 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9641 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Saudi Arabia?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Saudi Arabia was 444.82 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 444.82 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 51.65 terawatt-hours in 1985.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 6th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured in terawatt-hours.