Qatar Has the Highest Share of Gas Power, 96.0% in 2025
Among the 73 countries that generated at least 10 TWh of electricity in 2025, Qatar got the largest share of it from gas: 96.0%. It is followed by Tunisia (94.7%), Oman (91.5%) and Singapore (91.1%). The world average for gas was 21.7% in 2025.
Top 20, 2025
Highest share of each fuel| Country | Share from gas | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. 🇶🇦 Qatar | 96.0% | 54.9 TWh of 57.2 TWh |
| 2. 🇹🇳 Tunisia | 94.7% | 21.2 TWh of 22.4 TWh |
| 3. 🇴🇲 Oman | 91.5% | 48.6 TWh of 53.1 TWh |
| 4. 🇸🇬 Singapore | 91.1% | 54.8 TWh of 60.1 TWh |
| 5. 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | 88.7% | 24.6 TWh of 27.8 TWh |
| 6. 🇮🇱 Israel | 79.7% | 65.4 TWh of 82.1 TWh |
| 7. 🇪🇬 Egypt | 76.1% | 184 TWh of 242 TWh |
| 8. 🇮🇷 Iran | 73.3% | 292 TWh of 399 TWh |
| 9. 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | 72.3% | 62.7 TWh of 86.7 TWh |
| 10. 🇲🇽 Mexico | 70.0% | 273 TWh of 390 TWh |
| 11. 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 68.0% | 125 TWh of 184 TWh |
| 12. 🇳🇬 Nigeria | 68.0% | 28.9 TWh of 42.5 TWh |
| 13. 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | 64.3% | 66.5 TWh of 103 TWh |
| 14. 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 63.7% | 300 TWh of 471 TWh |
| 15. 🇧🇴 Bolivia | 62.4% | 8.50 TWh of 13.6 TWh |
| 16. 🇰🇼 Kuwait | 62.2% | 55.5 TWh of 89.2 TWh |
| 17. 🇹🇭 Thailand | 61.5% | 123 TWh of 201 TWh |
| 18. 🇧🇾 Belarus | 56.2% | 25.5 TWh of 45.4 TWh |
| 19. 🇦🇷 Argentina | 56.0% | 85.9 TWh of 153 TWh |
| 20. 🇹🇼 Taiwan | 48.8% | 141 TWh of 289 TWh |
Countries that generated at least 10 TWh in 2025, 82 in this data. Smaller grids are left out so a tiny system does not top every list.
How the Leaders Got Here
2010 to 2025| Year | Qatar | Tunisia | Oman | Singapore | Azerbaijan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 100.0% | 98.8% | 97.8% | 77.2% | 81.5% |
| 2011 | 100.0% | 99.0% | 97.7% | 78.0% | 85.2% |
| 2012 | 100.0% | 98.3% | 97.6% | 84.3% | 89.9% |
| 2013 | 99.8% | 97.1% | 97.4% | 91.8% | 93.1% |
| 2014 | 99.7% | 95.0% | 97.4% | 95.4% | 94.2% |
| 2015 | 99.7% | 92.4% | 97.4% | 95.3% | 86.5% |
| 2016 | 99.7% | 96.6% | 97.3% | 95.2% | 81.2% |
| 2017 | 99.7% | 95.8% | 97.1% | 95.1% | 86.8% |
| 2018 | 99.7% | 95.8% | 96.9% | 95.3% | 92.0% |
| 2019 | 99.7% | 95.4% | 97.0% | 95.6% | 92.9% |
| 2020 | 99.7% | 95.7% | 97.4% | 95.8% | 94.7% |
| 2021 | 99.7% | 95.8% | 94.6% | 94.9% | 92.3% |
| 2022 | 98.7% | 95.8% | 91.5% | 92.3% | 93.3% |
| 2023 | 96.4% | 95.1% | 91.6% | 92.6% | 93.1% |
| 2024 | 96.0% | 94.5% | 91.2% | 92.2% | 88.0% |
| 2025 | 96.0% | 94.7% | 91.5% | 91.1% | 88.7% |
Key Facts
- Qatar generated 96.0% of its electricity from gas in 2025, the highest share of any country generating at least 10 TWh (54.9 TWh of 57.2 TWh).
- Tunisia was second with 94.7% in 2025.
- 54 of the 82 countries generating at least 10 TWh drew at least 10% of their electricity from gas in 2025.
- Gas supplied 21.7% of world electricity in 2025.
- In absolute terms, the United States generated the most gas electricity in 2025: 1,807 TWh.
Questions About This Ranking
Which country gets the most electricity from gas?
Qatar, at 96.0% of its electricity in 2025, among countries generating at least 10 TWh. Second is Tunisia (94.7%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
Which country generates the most gas electricity?
The United States generated the most gas electricity in 2025: 1,807 TWh, which is 40.0% of its own generation. Share and total are different rankings.
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. Annual statistics from Ember.
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