Share of electricity generation from nuclear in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Share of electricity generation from nuclear was 22.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from nuclear in United Arab Emirates, 1985–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of electricity generation from nuclear in United Arab Emirates is 22.9%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
The figure is up 11.5% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from nuclear in United Arab Emirates peaked at 22.9% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1985.
That places United Arab Emirates 15th out of 207 countries with data for 2024, 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 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 | 12.9% | 1.2% | 22.9% | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for United Arab Emirates
- Fuel imports 4.5% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 2.2% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 3.4% (2023)
- Gas production 586.29 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 51,674 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 586.29 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 51,674 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 68.2% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 4.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 51.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from nuclear in United Arab Emirates?
- Share of electricity generation from nuclear in United Arab Emirates was 22.9% in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of electricity generation from nuclear recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 22.9% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from nuclear recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1985.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for share of electricity generation from nuclear?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 15th out of 207 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of electricity generation from nuclear. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.