United Arab Emirates: Fossil fuels electricity capacity

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 United Arab Emirates

Fossil fuels electricity capacity, million kilowatts

 Latest value 34.04
 Year 2024
 Measure million kilowatts
 Data availability 1980 - 2024
 Average 15.10
 Min - Max 1.30 - 34.04
 Source The U.S. Energy Information Administration
The latest value from 2024 is 34.04 million kilowatts, an increase from 32.05 million kilowatts in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 25.01 million kilowatts, based on data from 190 countries. Historically, the average for the United Arab Emirates from 1980 to 2024 is 15.1 million kilowatts. The minimum value, 1.3 million kilowatts, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 34.04 million kilowatts was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
United Arab Emirates - Fossil fuels electricity capacity - Recent values chart

Historical series
United Arab Emirates - Fossil fuels electricity capacity - historical chart - 1980-2024




Definition: Installed capacity to produce electricity from fossil fuels including oil, coal, and natural gas.

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