Saudi Arabia Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Saudi Arabia generated 455 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 63.3%, followed by other fossil (34.5%) and solar (1.8%). Demand was 455 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 692 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Saudi Arabia generated 455 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Gas supplied 63.3% of Saudi Arabia's electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 34.5% of Saudi Arabia's electricity in 2024.
- Solar supplied 1.8% of Saudi Arabia's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 2.2% of Saudi Arabia's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Saudi Arabia's electricity was 692 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Saudi Arabia's carbon intensity in 2024 was 1% lower than in 1985, when it was 701 gCO2/kWh.
- Saudi Arabia had the 11th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 455 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 455 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 13.39 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | -50.0 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 692 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 315 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 11 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 288 TWh | 63.3% |
| Other fossil | 157 TWh | 34.5% |
| Solar | 8.23 TWh | 1.8% |
| Wind | 1.59 TWh | 0.4% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1985 to 2024| Year | Gas | Other fossil | Solar | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 29.8 TWh | 21.9 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1986 | 30.8 TWh | 24.8 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1987 | 33.1 TWh | 31.9 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1988 | 34.6 TWh | 35.5 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1989 | 38.8 TWh | 36.9 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1990 | 40.7 TWh | 39.2 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1991 | 42.8 TWh | 42.2 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1992 | 43.9 TWh | 49.6 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1993 | 47.9 TWh | 54.8 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1994 | 50.5 TWh | 55.6 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1995 | 49.8 TWh | 60.1 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1996 | 49.5 TWh | 62.7 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1997 | 52.9 TWh | 66.2 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1998 | 53.6 TWh | 72.6 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1999 | 54.9 TWh | 76.1 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2000 | 63.8 TWh | 74.9 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 76.7 TWh | 69.4 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 86.5 TWh | 68.4 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 91.4 TWh | 75.2 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 98.7 TWh | 74.7 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 108 TWh | 83.1 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 105 TWh | 91.8 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 103 TWh | 102 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 101 TWh | 103 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 94.1 TWh | 123 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 111 TWh | 137 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 116 TWh | 144 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 131 TWh | 150 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 139 TWh | 156 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 152 TWh | 176 TWh | 50.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2015 | 165 TWh | 185 TWh | 50.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2016 | 189 TWh | 169 TWh | 50.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2017 | 223 TWh | 172 TWh | 70.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2018 | 227 TWh | 148 TWh | 160 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2019 | 224 TWh | 155 TWh | 210 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 232 TWh | 148 TWh | 910 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 242 TWh | 150 TWh | 990 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 248 TWh | 160 TWh | 1.22 TWh | 790 GWh |
| 2023 | 266 TWh | 159 TWh | 3.13 TWh | 1.59 TWh |
| 2024 | 288 TWh | 157 TWh | 8.23 TWh | 1.59 TWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 455 TWh | 455 TWh | 692 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 429 TWh | 429 TWh | 697 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 410 TWh | 410 TWh | 700 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 393 TWh | 393 TWh | 702 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 381 TWh | 381 TWh | 702 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 379 TWh | 379 TWh | 702 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 375 TWh | 375 TWh | 703 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 395 TWh | 395 TWh | 700 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 358 TWh | 357 TWh | 697 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 351 TWh | 351 TWh | 693 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Saudi Arabia, 1985 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Saudi Arabia Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Saudi Arabia?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Saudi Arabia in 2024, supplying 63.3% of generation, followed by other fossil (34.5%) and solar (1.8%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Saudi Arabia use?
Saudi Arabia used 455 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 13.39 MWh per person.
How clean is Saudi Arabia's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Saudi Arabia emitted 692 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 2.2% of generation. That is 47% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
Does Saudi Arabia import electricity?
No. Saudi Arabia was a net exporter in 2024, exporting 50.0 GWh more than it imported.