Renewable electricity generation by source in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Renewable electricity generation by source was 1.59 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Renewable electricity generation by source in Saudi Arabia, 1971–2024
Source: Ember (2026); Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Pinto et al. (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2024, renewable electricity generation by source in Saudi Arabia stood at 1.59 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
The figure is up 15,800.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, renewable electricity generation by source in Saudi Arabia peaked at 1.59 terawatt-hours in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1971.
That places Saudi Arabia 48th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.001 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.01 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.798 terawatt-hours | 0.01 terawatt-hours | 1.59 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 renewable electricity generation by source in Saudi Arabia?
- Renewable electricity generation by source in Saudi Arabia was 1.59 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Ember (2026); Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Pinto et al. (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest renewable electricity generation by source recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.59 terawatt-hours in 2023.
- What is the lowest renewable electricity generation by source recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1971.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for renewable electricity generation by source?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 48th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026); Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Pinto et al. (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Renewable electricity generation by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours.