What is primary energy use by source in Saudi Arabia?

Primary energy use by source in Saudi Arabia was 1.59 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest primary energy use by source recorded in Saudi Arabia?

The highest recorded value was 1.59 terawatt-hours in 2024.

What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Saudi Arabia?

The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.

How does Saudi Arabia rank for primary energy use by source?

Saudi Arabia ranks 44th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.

Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?

The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy use by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Primary energy use by source in Saudi Arabia

Name: Primary energy use by source in Saudi Arabia
Creator: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Saudi Arabia: Primary energy use by source was 1.59 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

1.59 terawatt-hours

Change on year

down 0.3%

World rank

44th

of 79 countries

All-time high

1.59 terawatt-hours

in 2024

All-time low

0 terawatt-hours

in 1965

Years of data

1965–2025

Primary energy use by source in Saudi Arabia, 1965–2025

Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.

Analysis

Saudi Arabia recorded 1.59 terawatt-hours for primary energy use by source in 2025.

The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 27,789.0% over five years.

Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in Saudi Arabia peaked at 1.59 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.

Saudi Arabia ranks 44th of 79 countries on this measure, 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
1960s	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	5
1970s	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	10
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	0.0015 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	0.0057 terawatt-hours	10
2020s	0.929 terawatt-hours	0.0057 terawatt-hours	1.59 terawatt-hours	6

Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia

41 Thailand 3.56 terawatt-hours compare
42 Uzbekistan 3.14 terawatt-hours compare
43 Croatia 3.05 terawatt-hours compare
45 Estonia 1.47 terawatt-hours compare
46 Bulgaria 1.28 terawatt-hours compare
47 Philippines 1.23 terawatt-hours compare

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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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary energy use by source in Saudi Arabia?: Primary energy use by source in Saudi Arabia was 1.59 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest primary energy use by source recorded in Saudi Arabia?: The highest recorded value was 1.59 terawatt-hours in 2024.
What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Saudi Arabia?: The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for primary energy use by source?: Saudi Arabia ranks 44th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?: The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy use by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Primary energy use by source
Unit: terawatt-hours
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 82 places, 4,686 data points, 1965–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.