Electricity generation from oil in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Electricity generation from oil was 156.84 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from oil in Saudi Arabia, 1985–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2024, electricity generation from oil in Saudi Arabia stood at 156.84 terawatt-hours.
The figure is down 1.4% on the previous year and down 10.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from oil in Saudi Arabia peaked at 185.26 terawatt-hours in 2015 and was at its lowest, 21.9 terawatt-hours, in 1985.
Saudi Arabia ranks 1st of 209 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 30.22 terawatt-hours | 21.9 terawatt-hours | 36.9 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1990s | 57.9 terawatt-hours | 39.15 terawatt-hours | 76.1 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 86.59 terawatt-hours | 68.4 terawatt-hours | 123.22 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 159.18 terawatt-hours | 137.39 terawatt-hours | 185.26 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 154.83 terawatt-hours | 148.41 terawatt-hours | 159.99 terawatt-hours | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Saudi Arabia
- Fuel imports 5.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.9% (2024)
- Gas production 1,338 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 38,695 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 1,338 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 38,695 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 79.4% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.1% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 61.8% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from oil in Saudi Arabia?
- Electricity generation from oil in Saudi Arabia was 156.84 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 oil recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 185.26 terawatt-hours in 2015.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from oil recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.9 terawatt-hours in 1985.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for electricity generation from oil?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 1st out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from oil rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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 oil. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours.