Electricity generation from fossil fuels in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Electricity generation from fossil fuels was 121.01 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from fossil fuels in United Arab Emirates, 1985–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 121.01 terawatt-hours for electricity generation from fossil fuels in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels in United Arab Emirates peaked at 134.81 terawatt-hours in 2018 and was at its lowest, 12.19 terawatt-hours, in 1985.
United Arab Emirates ranks 23rd of 209 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13.82 terawatt-hours | 12.19 terawatt-hours | 15.61 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1990s | 24.9 terawatt-hours | 17.08 terawatt-hours | 37.13 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 59.99 terawatt-hours | 39.94 terawatt-hours | 85.69 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 118.52 terawatt-hours | 93.93 terawatt-hours | 134.81 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 125.95 terawatt-hours | 118.42 terawatt-hours | 132.25 terawatt-hours | 5 |
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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 electricity generation from fossil fuels in United Arab Emirates?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels in United Arab Emirates was 121.01 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from fossil fuels recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 134.81 terawatt-hours in 2018.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.19 terawatt-hours in 1985.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 23rd out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity generation from fossil fuels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured in terawatt-hours.