Qatar Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Qatar generated 57.2 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 96.0%, followed by solar (3.8%) and bioenergy (0.2%). Demand was 57.2 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 582 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through December 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Qatar generated 57.2 TWh of electricity in 2025.
- Gas supplied 96.0% of Qatar's electricity in 2025.
- Solar supplied 3.8% of Qatar's electricity in 2025.
- Bioenergy supplied 0.2% of Qatar's electricity in 2025.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 4.0% of Qatar's generation in 2025.
- The carbon intensity of Qatar's electricity was 582 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
- Qatar's carbon intensity in 2025 was 4% lower than in 2000, when it was 604 gCO2/kWh.
- Qatar had the 49th highest electricity demand among the 96 countries with Ember data for 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 57.2 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 57.2 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 18.03 MWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 582 gCO2/kWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 33.3 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2025 data) | 49 of 96 | 2025 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2025
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Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2025| Year | Gas | Solar | Bioenergy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9.13 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 9.95 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 10.9 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 12.0 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 13.2 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 14.4 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 17.1 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 19.5 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 21.6 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 24.2 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 28.1 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 30.7 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 34.8 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 34.7 TWh | 0 TWh | 80.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 38.7 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 100 GWh |
| 2015 | 41.5 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 120 GWh |
| 2016 | 42.3 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 120 GWh |
| 2017 | 45.6 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 130 GWh |
| 2018 | 47.9 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 140 GWh |
| 2019 | 49.9 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 120 GWh |
| 2020 | 49.3 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 130 GWh |
| 2021 | 51.6 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 140 GWh |
| 2022 | 54.0 TWh | 590 GWh | 130 GWh |
| 2023 | 54.4 TWh | 1.88 TWh | 130 GWh |
| 2024 | 54.4 TWh | 2.15 TWh | 130 GWh |
| 2025 | 54.9 TWh | 2.15 TWh | 130 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57.2 TWh | 57.2 TWh | 582 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 56.7 TWh | 56.7 TWh | 582 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 56.4 TWh | 56.4 TWh | 584 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 54.8 TWh | 54.8 TWh | 597 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 51.8 TWh | 51.8 TWh | 603 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 49.4 TWh | 49.4 TWh | 603 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 50.0 TWh | 50.0 TWh | 603 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 48.1 TWh | 48.1 TWh | 602 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 45.7 TWh | 45.7 TWh | 602 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 42.4 TWh | 42.4 TWh | 602 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Qatar, 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 December 2024| Month | Demand | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01 | 3.04 TWh | 3.04 TWh |
| 2023-02 | 2.74 TWh | 2.74 TWh |
| 2023-03 | 3.47 TWh | 3.47 TWh |
| 2023-04 | 3.66 TWh | 3.66 TWh |
| 2023-05 | 4.91 TWh | 4.91 TWh |
| 2023-06 | 5.47 TWh | 5.47 TWh |
| 2023-07 | 6.01 TWh | 6.01 TWh |
| 2023-08 | 6.48 TWh | 6.48 TWh |
| 2023-09 | 6.00 TWh | 6.00 TWh |
| 2023-10 | 5.26 TWh | 5.26 TWh |
| 2023-11 | 3.94 TWh | 3.94 TWh |
| 2023-12 | 3.37 TWh | 3.37 TWh |
| 2024-01 | 3.34 TWh | 3.34 TWh |
| 2024-02 | 3.10 TWh | 3.10 TWh |
| 2024-03 | 3.55 TWh | 3.55 TWh |
| 2024-04 | 4.11 TWh | 4.11 TWh |
| 2024-05 | 5.33 TWh | 5.33 TWh |
| 2024-06 | 6.32 TWh | 6.32 TWh |
| 2024-07 | 6.73 TWh | 6.73 TWh |
| 2024-08 | 6.86 TWh | 6.86 TWh |
| 2024-09 | 6.15 TWh | 6.15 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 5.42 TWh | 5.42 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 5.21 TWh | 5.21 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 3.37 TWh | 3.37 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of December 2024.
Seasonal Patterns in Qatar
Ember monthly statistics, complete years only, through December 2024Electricity demand by month
Look for the brightest columns. Averaged over 2018 to 2024, demand is highest in August and lowest in January, and the busiest month uses 111% more electricity per day than the quietest.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.34 | 3.10 | 3.55 | 4.11 | 5.33 | 6.32 | 6.73 | 6.86 | 6.15 | 5.42 | 5.21 | 3.37 |
| 2023 | 3.04 | 2.74 | 3.47 | 3.66 | 4.91 | 5.47 | 6.01 | 6.48 | 6.00 | 5.26 | 3.94 | 3.37 |
| 2022 | 2.96 | 2.66 | 3.43 | 3.98 | 4.82 | 5.45 | 5.86 | 6.35 | 5.73 | 5.09 | 4.24 | 3.44 |
| 2021 | 2.80 | 2.62 | 3.27 | 3.78 | 4.84 | 5.24 | 5.83 | 5.97 | 5.40 | 4.86 | 3.80 | 3.22 |
| 2020 | 2.87 | 2.70 | 3.07 | 3.43 | 4.28 | 5.05 | 5.83 | 5.74 | 5.29 | 4.46 | 3.54 | 2.99 |
| 2019 | 2.19 | 1.97 | 3.05 | 3.45 | 4.51 | 5.23 | 5.53 | 5.64 | 5.38 | 5.08 | 3.51 | 3.05 |
| 2018 | 2.47 | 2.29 | 2.51 | 2.78 | 3.50 | 4.05 | 4.38 | 4.38 | 4.32 | 3.71 | 2.65 | 2.47 |
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- Each cell shows the month's total demand in TWh, and colour compares demand per day so short months are not shaded as quiet. Lowest cell 1.97 TWh, highest 6.86 TWh. Colours are relative to Qatar alone.
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of December 2024. Complete calendar years only.
Countries With a Similar Electricity Mix
Ember annual, 2025Qatar's closest match is Tunisia, 97.2% the same, and the match goes both ways, so they are grid twins.
- Tunisia 97.2% the same · grid twin Tunisia generates 1.5 points more other fossil than Qatar
- Algeria 97.1% the same Algeria generates 2.7 points less solar than Qatar
- Bahrain 96.3% the same Bahrain generates 3.7 points more gas than Qatar
- Trinidad and Tobago 96.1% the same Trinidad and Tobago generates 3.7 points less solar than Qatar
- Turkmenistan 96.0% the same Turkmenistan generates 4.0 points more gas than Qatar
How close: the share of generation that would have to change fuel for one mix to match the other (half the sum of the fuel share differences); 100% minus that is "the same". Grids under 1 TWh are skipped. Grid twins: the 25 closest pairs and every country's nearest match
Qatar Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Qatar?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Qatar in 2025, supplying 96.0% of generation, followed by solar (3.8%) and bioenergy (0.2%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Qatar use?
Qatar used 57.2 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 18.03 MWh per person.
How clean is Qatar's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Qatar emitted 582 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 4.0% of generation. That is 26% above the world average of 460 gCO2/kWh.
When does Qatar use the most electricity?
Averaged over 2018 to 2024, Qatar's electricity demand is highest in August and lowest in January. The busiest month uses 111% more electricity per day than the quietest (Ember monthly data).
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World Power Monitor. (2024). Qatar Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/qatar/
World Power Monitor. Qatar Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. Data as of 2024-12. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/qatar/
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