Electricity Consumption in Saudi Arabia

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Electricity consumption in Saudi Arabia 2025 is defined by high summer peak demand, energy-intensive cooling, tariff reform, a hydrocarbon-heavy generation base, and a planned shift toward solar and wind power.

Electricity Consumption in Saudi Arabia 2025: Scale, Structure, and Transition

Saudi Arabia is one of the world’s largest electricity consumers, with total power consumption exceeding 300 terawatt-hours annually. Per-capita electricity consumption ranks among the highest globally, driven by extreme summer temperatures that necessitate intensive air conditioning, rapid urbanisation, industrial expansion, and historically subsidised tariff structures. The electricity sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation as the Kingdom seeks to diversify its generation mix, improve energy efficiency, and reduce the opportunity cost of domestic hydrocarbon consumption.

Water Consumption in Saudi Arabia

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Water Consumption in Saudi Arabia 2025: Managing Scarcity at Scale

Saudi Arabia faces one of the most acute water scarcity challenges of any major economy. The Kingdom receives less than 100 millimetres of average annual rainfall, possesses no permanent rivers or freshwater lakes, and relies on a combination of desalinated seawater, non-renewable groundwater extraction, and treated wastewater to meet the needs of its population, agriculture, and industry. Water management is integral to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 sustainability objectives. Per-capita water consumption in Saudi Arabia exceeds 250 litres per day, significantly above the global average and among the highest rates in water-scarce nations.

Saudi Arabia Utilities on SAUDI VISION 2030 Intelligence Platform

Electricity Consumption in Saudi Arabia