Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Qatar
Qatar: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 3,477 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Qatar, 1971–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for solar energy generation vs. capacity in Qatar is 3,477 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 73.8% on the previous year and up 53,341.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Qatar peaked at 3,477 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1971.
Qatar ranks 46th of 79 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.24 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 8.36 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,277 terawatt-hours | 8.34 terawatt-hours | 3,477 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
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 solar energy generation vs. capacity in Qatar?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Qatar was 3,477 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 3,477 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1971.
- How does Qatar rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Qatar ranks 46th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53,341.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Solar energy generation vs. capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.