Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 18,179 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
18,179 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 91.9%
World rank
22nd
of 79 countries
All-time high
18,179 terawatt-hours
in 2025
All-time low
0 terawatt-hours
in 1971
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Saudi Arabia, 1971–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Saudi Arabia stood at 18,179 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 91.9% on the previous year and up 39,523.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Saudi Arabia peaked at 18,179 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1971.
That places Saudi Arabia 22nd out of 79 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.
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1972 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1973 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1974 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1975 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1976 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1977 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1978 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1979 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1980 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1981 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1982 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1983 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1984 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1985 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1986 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1987 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1988 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1989 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1990 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1991 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1992 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1993 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1994 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1995 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1996 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1997 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1998 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1999 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2000 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2001 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2002 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2003 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2004 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2005 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2006 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2007 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2008 | 0.609 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2009 | 0.609 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 4.09 terawatt-hours | +571.4% |
| 2011 | 5.39 terawatt-hours | +31.9% |
| 2012 | 25.64 terawatt-hours | +375.5% |
| 2013 | 42.48 terawatt-hours | +65.7% |
| 2014 | 45.88 terawatt-hours | +8.0% |
| 2015 | 45.88 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 45.88 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 65.04 terawatt-hours | +41.7% |
| 2018 | 159.49 terawatt-hours | +145.2% |
| 2019 | 206.74 terawatt-hours | +29.6% |
| 2020 | 910.91 terawatt-hours | +340.6% |
| 2021 | 994.32 terawatt-hours | +9.2% |
| 2022 | 1,216 terawatt-hours | +22.3% |
| 2023 | 3,126 terawatt-hours | +157.1% |
| 2024 | 9,474 terawatt-hours | +203.1% |
| 2025 | 18,179 terawatt-hours | +91.9% |
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 | 0.1218 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.609 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 64.65 terawatt-hours | 4.09 terawatt-hours | 206.74 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,650 terawatt-hours | 910.91 terawatt-hours | 18,179 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 19 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 19,996 terawatt-hours compare
- 20 South Africa 18,560 terawatt-hours compare
- 21 United Arab Emirates 18,204 terawatt-hours compare
- 23 Chinese Taipei 15,975 terawatt-hours compare
- 24 Israel 13,392 terawatt-hours compare
- 25 Hungary 10,738 terawatt-hours compare
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)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Saudi Arabia?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Saudi Arabia was 18,179 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 18,179 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1971.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 22nd out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39,523.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.