Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 121.01 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
121.01 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 2.2%
World rank
23rd
of 208 countries
All-time high
134.81 terawatt-hours
in 2018
All-time low
12.19 terawatt-hours
in 1985
Years of data
40
1985–2024
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in United Arab Emirates, 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 United Arab Emirates is 121.01 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in United Arab Emirates peaked at 134.81 terawatt-hours in 2018 and was at its lowest, 12.19 terawatt-hours, in 1985.
That places United Arab Emirates 23rd out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 12.19 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1986 | 12.81 terawatt-hours | +5.2% |
| 1987 | 13.66 terawatt-hours | +6.6% |
| 1988 | 14.84 terawatt-hours | +8.7% |
| 1989 | 15.61 terawatt-hours | +5.2% |
| 1990 | 17.08 terawatt-hours | +9.4% |
| 1991 | 17.22 terawatt-hours | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 18.69 terawatt-hours | +8.5% |
| 1993 | 21.73 terawatt-hours | +16.3% |
| 1994 | 23.74 terawatt-hours | +9.2% |
| 1995 | 24.98 terawatt-hours | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 26.57 terawatt-hours | +6.4% |
| 1997 | 28.46 terawatt-hours | +7.1% |
| 1998 | 33.39 terawatt-hours | +17.3% |
| 1999 | 37.13 terawatt-hours | +11.2% |
| 2000 | 39.94 terawatt-hours | +7.6% |
| 2001 | 43.17 terawatt-hours | +8.1% |
| 2002 | 46.85 terawatt-hours | +8.5% |
| 2003 | 49.45 terawatt-hours | +5.5% |
| 2004 | 52.41 terawatt-hours | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 60.7 terawatt-hours | +15.8% |
| 2006 | 62.44 terawatt-hours | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 78.76 terawatt-hours | +26.1% |
| 2008 | 80.46 terawatt-hours | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 85.69 terawatt-hours | +6.5% |
| 2010 | 93.93 terawatt-hours | +9.6% |
| 2011 | 99.11 terawatt-hours | +5.5% |
| 2012 | 106.19 terawatt-hours | +7.1% |
| 2013 | 109.9 terawatt-hours | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 116.23 terawatt-hours | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 127.08 terawatt-hours | +9.3% |
| 2016 | 129.29 terawatt-hours | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 133.82 terawatt-hours | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 134.81 terawatt-hours | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 134.79 terawatt-hours | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 130.5 terawatt-hours | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 132.25 terawatt-hours | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 127.57 terawatt-hours | -3.5% |
| 2023 | 118.42 terawatt-hours | -7.2% |
| 2024 | 121.01 terawatt-hours | +2.2% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 121.01 terawatt-hours is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.3 terawatt-hours, 28.1× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 121.01 terawatt-hours is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 37.85 terawatt-hours, 3.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13.82 terawatt-hours | 12.19 terawatt-hours | 15.61 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1990s | 24.9 terawatt-hours | 17.08 terawatt-hours | 37.13 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 59.99 terawatt-hours | 39.94 terawatt-hours | 85.69 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 118.52 terawatt-hours | 93.93 terawatt-hours | 134.81 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 125.95 terawatt-hours | 118.42 terawatt-hours | 132.25 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More reference data data for United Arab Emirates
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0407 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4839 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.6291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1364 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0486 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0008 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in United Arab Emirates?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in United Arab Emirates was 121.01 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 United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 134.81 terawatt-hours in 2018.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.19 terawatt-hours in 1985.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 23rd out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.