Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Kuwait
Kuwait: Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita was 23.12 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Kuwait, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Kuwait stood at 23.12.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.9% on the previous year and up 1,327.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Kuwait peaked at 24.85 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2000.
That places Kuwait 187th out of 221 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0.72 | — |
| 2014 | 1.62 | +125.0% |
| 2015 | 1.85 | +14.2% |
| 2016 | 6.1 | +229.7% |
| 2017 | 6.1 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 10.73 | +75.9% |
| 2019 | 21.76 | +102.8% |
| 2020 | 21.97 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 22.17 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 24.85 | +12.1% |
| 2023 | 23.57 | -5.2% |
| 2024 | 23.12 | -1.9% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 23.12 is below the median for high income countries, which is 728.93, 3% of the median. (77 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 23.12 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 69.75, 33% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.89 | 0 | 21.76 | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.14 | 21.97 | 24.85 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More energy & mining data for Kuwait
- Ores and metals imports 2.2% (2025)
- Gas production 155.3 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 30,898 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 155.3 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 30,898 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Gas production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0.0001 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Kuwait?
- Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Kuwait was 23.12 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest renewable electricity generating capacity per capita recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 24.85 in 2022.
- What is the lowest renewable electricity generating capacity per capita recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2000.
- How does Kuwait rank for renewable electricity generating capacity per capita?
- Kuwait ranks 187th out of 221 countries with data for 2024.
- Is renewable electricity generating capacity per capita rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,327.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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