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GLOBAL RANK #53 · QAT Asia Carbon-Intensive Grid (400-599 gCO2/kWh)

Qatar Electricity Generation & Grid Mix

In 2025, Qatar generated 56.18 TWh of electricity (0.18% of global output, ranked #53 worldwide). Its primary generation source was Natural Gas at 53.90 TWh (95.9% of the national grid), while low-carbon sources (nuclear + renewables) provided 4.1% of total supply.

2025 Generation 56.2 TWh Rank #53 (0.18% world)
#1 Power Source Natural Gas 95.9% (53.9 TWh)
Low-Carbon Share 4.1% Renewables: 4.1%
Fossil Fuel Share 95.9% 53.9 TWh fossil
Per-Capita Load 18,030 kWh Annual per person
CO2 Intensity 582 gCO2 32.7 Mt CO2 total
2025 National Grid Fuel Mix Breakdown (100% = 56.2 TWh) Wind + Solar = 3.8% of Grid
Natural Gas: 95.9% (53.9 TWh) Solar: 3.8% (2.2 TWh) Bioenergy: 0.2% (0.1 TWh)
GRID TELEMETRY · 2025 GENERATION MIX & 2000-2025 SERIES

Qatar Electricity Generation by Source (2025)

2025 Total Output: 56.18 TWh · Carbon Intensity: 582 gCO2/kWh

Natural Gas
53.90 TWh 95.9%
Solar
2.15 TWh 3.8%
Bioenergy
0.13 TWh 0.2%
Source: Ember Yearly Electricity Data & U.S. EIA · Unit: Terawatt-hours (TWh) #1 Power Source: Natural Gas (95.9% of grid)

Qatar Electricity Generation & Capacity by Source (2025)

Generation Source 2025 Output (TWh) Grid Share (%) Installed Capacity (GW) 5Y Change Share of World Fuel
Natural Gas 53.90 TWh 95.9% 12.58 GW +9.4% 0.8%
Solar 2.15 TWh 3.8% 1.68 GW +21400.0% 0.1%
Bioenergy 0.13 TWh 0.2% 0.00 GW 0.0% 0.0%

Qatar Historical Generation & Emissions Ledger (2000-2025)

Year Total (TWh) Coal Gas Nuclear Hydro Wind Solar Clean % gCO2/kWh
2025 56.2 0.0 53.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.2 4.1% 582
2024 56.7 0.0 54.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.2 4.0% 582
2023 56.4 0.0 54.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.9 3.6% 584
2022 54.8 0.0 54.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.6 1.3% 597
2021 51.8 0.0 51.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3% 602
2020 49.4 0.0 49.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3% 603
2019 50.0 0.0 49.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3% 603
2018 48.1 0.0 47.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3% 602
2017 45.7 0.0 45.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3% 602
2016 42.4 0.0 42.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3% 603
2015 41.6 0.0 41.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3% 603
2014 38.8 0.0 38.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3% 603
2013 34.8 0.0 34.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2% 603
2012 34.8 0.0 34.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 604
2011 30.7 0.0 30.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 604
2010 28.1 0.0 28.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 604
2009 24.2 0.0 24.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 604
2008 21.6 0.0 21.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 604
2007 19.5 0.0 19.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 604
2006 17.1 0.0 17.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 604
2005 14.4 0.0 14.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 604
2004 13.2 0.0 13.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 604
2003 12.0 0.0 12.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 604
2002 10.9 0.0 10.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 603
2001 10.0 0.0 10.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 604
2000 9.1 0.0 9.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 604

Frequently Asked Questions - Qatar Power Grid

How much electricity does Qatar generate and what is its #1 power source?

In 2025, Qatar generated 56.18 TWh of electricity (0.18% of global output). Its largest single generation source was Natural Gas at 53.90 TWh (95.9% of the national grid mix).

What share of Qatar's electricity comes from clean and renewable sources?

Low-carbon sources (nuclear plus renewables) supplied 4.1% of Qatar's electricity in 2025, with renewables accounting for 4.1% and wind plus solar contributing 3.8%. Fossil fuels accounted for 95.9% of total generation.

What is the carbon intensity of Qatar's electricity grid?

In 2025, Qatar's power sector carbon intensity was 581.5 gCO2/kWh, with total power sector emissions of 32.67 million metric tons of CO2.