Kuwait Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Kuwait generated 89.2 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 62.2%, followed by other fossil (35.4%) and wind (2.1%). Demand was 89.2 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 635 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through November 2025; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Kuwait generated 89.2 TWh of electricity in 2025.
- Gas supplied 62.2% of Kuwait's electricity in 2025.
- Other fossil supplied 35.4% of Kuwait's electricity in 2025.
- Wind supplied 2.1% of Kuwait's electricity in 2025.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 2.3% of Kuwait's generation in 2025.
- The carbon intensity of Kuwait's electricity was 635 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
- Kuwait's carbon intensity in 2025 was 3% lower than in 2000, when it was 654 gCO2/kWh.
- Kuwait had the 35th highest electricity demand among the 93 countries with Ember data for 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 89.2 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 89.2 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 17.75 MWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 635 gCO2/kWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 56.6 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2025 data) | 35 of 93 | 2025 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2025
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 55.5 TWh | 62.2% |
| Other fossil | 31.6 TWh | 35.4% |
| Wind | 1.86 TWh | 2.1% |
| Solar | 210 GWh | 0.2% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2025| Year | Gas | Other fossil | Wind | Solar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 10.7 TWh | 21.7 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 10.5 TWh | 23.8 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 8.00 TWh | 28.4 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 9.80 TWh | 30.0 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 11.4 TWh | 29.8 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 11.0 TWh | 32.8 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 15.0 TWh | 32.7 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 15.6 TWh | 33.2 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 18.5 TWh | 33.3 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 15.4 TWh | 37.9 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 19.8 TWh | 37.3 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 22.5 TWh | 35.0 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 31.3 TWh | 29.8 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 27.3 TWh | 33.7 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 33.8 TWh | 31.4 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2015 | 37.8 TWh | 30.5 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2016 | 40.7 TWh | 29.4 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 36.4 TWh | 32.4 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 39.4 TWh | 34.6 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 42.4 TWh | 32.5 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 39.2 TWh | 35.3 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 41.1 TWh | 39.5 TWh | 70.0 GWh | 140 GWh |
| 2022 | 43.5 TWh | 39.9 TWh | 1.72 TWh | 180 GWh |
| 2023 | 55.1 TWh | 32.8 TWh | 1.72 TWh | 190 GWh |
| 2024 | 57.4 TWh | 33.0 TWh | 1.86 TWh | 210 GWh |
| 2025 | 55.5 TWh | 31.6 TWh | 1.86 TWh | 210 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 89.2 TWh | 89.2 TWh | 635 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 92.5 TWh | 92.5 TWh | 635 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 89.8 TWh | 89.8 TWh | 636 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 85.3 TWh | 85.3 TWh | 637 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 80.8 TWh | 80.8 TWh | 650 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 74.6 TWh | 74.6 TWh | 650 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 75.0 TWh | 75.0 TWh | 650 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 74.1 TWh | 74.1 TWh | 650 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 68.9 TWh | 68.9 TWh | 651 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 70.1 TWh | 70.1 TWh | 650 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Kuwait, 2000 to 2025
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.
Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through November 2025| Month | Demand | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12 | 5.05 TWh | 5.05 TWh |
| 2024-01 | 4.95 TWh | 4.95 TWh |
| 2024-02 | 4.67 TWh | 4.67 TWh |
| 2024-03 | 5.49 TWh | 5.49 TWh |
| 2024-04 | 6.77 TWh | 6.77 TWh |
| 2024-05 | 8.55 TWh | 8.55 TWh |
| 2024-06 | 9.86 TWh | 9.86 TWh |
| 2024-07 | 10.6 TWh | 10.6 TWh |
| 2024-08 | 10.5 TWh | 10.5 TWh |
| 2024-09 | 9.15 TWh | 9.15 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 7.63 TWh | 7.63 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 6.08 TWh | 6.08 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 5.27 TWh | 5.27 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 5.11 TWh | 5.11 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 4.64 TWh | 4.64 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 5.19 TWh | 5.19 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 6.56 TWh | 6.56 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 8.90 TWh | 8.90 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 9.25 TWh | 9.25 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 10.3 TWh | 10.3 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 10.4 TWh | 10.4 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 8.93 TWh | 8.93 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 7.19 TWh | 7.19 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 5.19 TWh | 5.19 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of November 2025.
Kuwait Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Kuwait?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Kuwait in 2025, supplying 62.2% of generation, followed by other fossil (35.4%) and wind (2.1%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Kuwait use?
Kuwait used 89.2 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 17.75 MWh per person.
How clean is Kuwait's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Kuwait emitted 635 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 2.3% of generation. That is 38% above the world average of 459 gCO2/kWh.