Share of electricity generation from solar in Qatar

Qatar: Share of electricity generation from solar was 3.8% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
3.8%
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
103rd
of 213 countries
All-time high
3.8%
in 2025
All-time low
0.0%
in 1985
Years of data
41
1985–2025

Share of electricity generation from solar in Qatar, 1985–2025

012341985200520251985: 0 %1986: 0 %1987: 0 %1988: 0 %1989: 0 %1990: 0 %1991: 0 %1992: 0 %1993: 0 %1994: 0 %1995: 0 %1996: 0 %1997: 0 %1998: 0 %1999: 0 %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 %2014: 0.026 %2015: 0.024 %2016: 0.024 %2017: 0.022 %2018: 0.021 %2019: 0.02 %2020: 0.02 %2021: 0.019 %2022: 1.1 %2023: 3.3 %2024: 3.8 %2025: 3.8 %

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 solar in Qatar is 3.8%, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.

That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and up 15,831.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from solar in Qatar peaked at 3.8% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1985.

That places Qatar 103rd out of 213 countries with data for 2025, 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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 2.0% 0.0% 3.8% 6

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  3. 102 Benin 4.0% compare
  4. 104 Turks and Caicos Islands 3.7% compare
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  6. 106 Argentina 3.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of electricity generation from solar in Qatar?
Share of electricity generation from solar in Qatar was 3.8% in 2025, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of electricity generation from solar recorded in Qatar?
The highest recorded value was 3.8% in 2025.
What is the lowest share of electricity generation from solar recorded in Qatar?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1985.
How does Qatar rank for share of electricity generation from solar?
Qatar ranks 103rd out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
Is share of electricity generation from solar rising or falling in Qatar?
Over the last ten years it is up 15,831.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Qatar 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 solar. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Share of electricity generation from solar
Unit
%
Source
Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
215 places, 6,480 data points, 1920–2025
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Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.