United Arab Emirates: Fossil fuel electricity generation, percent
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| United Arab Emirates |
Fossil fuels electricity generation, percent |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 71.53 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1980 - 2024 |
| Average | 97.94 |
| Min - Max | 71.53 - 100.00 |
| Source | The Global Economy, U.S. EIA |
The latest value from 2024 is 71.53 percent, a decline from 74.5 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 57.60 percent, based on data from 190 countries. Historically, the average for the United Arab Emirates from 1980 to 2024 is 97.94 percent. The minimum value, 71.53 percent, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 100 percent was recorded in 1980.
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Definition: Production of electricity from fossil fuels including oil, coal, and natural gas as percent of the total electricity generation.
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