Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita was 89.84 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Saudi Arabia, 2000–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Saudi Arabia stood at 89.84. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of up 242.9% on the previous year and up 11,130.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Saudi Arabia peaked at 89.84 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.01, in 2009.
That places Saudi Arabia 137th out of 219 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 | 0.019 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.17 | 0.09 | 3.69 | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.87 | 13.31 | 89.84 | 4 |
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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 61.84 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Saudi Arabia?
- Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Saudi Arabia was 89.84 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest renewable electricity generating capacity per capita recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 89.84 in 2023.
- What is the lowest renewable electricity generating capacity per capita recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.01 in 2009.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for renewable electricity generating capacity per capita?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 137th out of 219 countries with data for 2023.
- Is renewable electricity generating capacity per capita rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11,130.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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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