Share of primary energy from nuclear in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Share of primary energy from nuclear was 8.1% in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
8.1%
Change on year
down 3.2%
World rank
18th
of 215 countries
All-time high
8.4%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1965
Years of data
61
1965–2025

Share of primary energy from nuclear in United Arab Emirates, 1965–2025

02468196519952025

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 nuclear in United Arab Emirates is 8.1%, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 3.2% on the previous year and up 1,832.4% over five years.

Over the whole period, share of primary energy from nuclear in United Arab Emirates peaked at 8.4% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.

That places United Arab Emirates 18th out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5
1970s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1980s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1990s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
2000s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
2010s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
2020s 5.2% 0.4% 8.4% 6

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 15 Romania 10.5% compare
  2. 16 United States 9.6% compare
  3. 17 Pakistan 8.3% compare
  4. 19 Canada 7.7% compare
  5. 20 Russia 7.6% compare
  6. 21 Japan 6.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of primary energy from nuclear in United Arab Emirates?
Share of primary energy from nuclear in United Arab Emirates was 8.1% 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 nuclear recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 8.4% in 2024.
What is the lowest share of primary energy from nuclear recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for share of primary energy from nuclear?
United Arab Emirates ranks 18th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
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 nuclear. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Share of primary energy from nuclear
Unit
%
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
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
218 places, 10,361 data points, 1965–2025
Last refreshed

Measured as a percentage of total energy supply.