Renewable electricity-generating capacity per person in Qatar
Qatar: Renewable electricity-generating capacity per person was 276.63 watts per capita in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Renewable electricity-generating capacity per person in Qatar, 2000–2023
Source: International Renewable Energy Agency and United Nations World Population Prospects – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in watts per capita.
Analysis
In 2023, renewable electricity-generating capacity per person in Qatar stood at 276.63 watts per capita.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.9% on the previous year and up 2,542.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, renewable electricity-generating capacity per person in Qatar peaked at 284.91 watts per capita in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 watts per capita, in 2000.
Qatar ranks 86th of 219 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 watts per capita | 0 watts per capita | 0 watts per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.7 watts per capita | 0 watts per capita | 10.86 watts per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 144.68 watts per capita | 8.56 watts per capita | 284.91 watts per capita | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Qatar
- Fuel imports 6.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.5% (2024)
- Gas production 1,835 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 588,966 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 1,835 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 588,966 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 83.8% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.7% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 56.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is renewable electricity-generating capacity per person in Qatar?
- Renewable electricity-generating capacity per person in Qatar was 276.63 watts per capita in 2023, according to International Renewable Energy Agency and United Nations World Population Prospects – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest renewable electricity-generating capacity per person recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 284.91 watts per capita in 2022.
- What is the lowest renewable electricity-generating capacity per person recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 watts per capita in 2000.
- How does Qatar rank for renewable electricity-generating capacity per person?
- Qatar ranks 86th out of 219 countries with data for 2023.
- Is renewable electricity-generating capacity per person rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,542.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from International Renewable Energy Agency and United Nations World Population Prospects – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Renewable electricity-generating capacity per person. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Installed renewable electricity-generating capacity (watts per capita)