Share of primary energy from coal in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Share of primary energy from coal was 2.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of primary energy from coal in United Arab Emirates, 2001–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of primary energy from coal in United Arab Emirates is 2.0%, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 36.5% on the previous year and up 21.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of primary energy from coal in United Arab Emirates peaked at 2.5% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2001.
That places United Arab Emirates 51st out of 78 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 9 |
| 2010s | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.0% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More energy & mining data for United Arab Emirates
- Fuel imports 4.5% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 2.2% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 3.4% (2023)
- Gas production 586.29 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 51,674 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 586.29 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 51,674 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 68.2% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 4.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 51.38 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of primary energy from coal in United Arab Emirates?
- Share of primary energy from coal in United Arab Emirates was 2.0% in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of primary energy from coal recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 2.5% in 2021.
- What is the lowest share of primary energy from coal recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2001.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for share of primary energy from coal?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 51st out of 78 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of primary energy from coal rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of primary energy from coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of total energy supply.