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Thailand vs United Arab Emirates: Electricity Compared

Thailand generated 217 TWh of electricity in 2024 and the United Arab Emirates 177 TWh, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source in both, at 62.8% in Thailand and 68.3% in the United Arab Emirates. Each kWh generated emitted 524 gCO2/kWh in Thailand and 468 gCO2/kWh in the United Arab Emirates. These are Ember annual statistics for 2024, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.

Ember's latest annual figures for the United Arab Emirates are for 2024, while Thailand has figures to 2025, so this comparison uses 2024 for both.

Why this comparison: similar electricity demand on the same continent.

Key Facts

  • Nuclear supplied 22.9% of the United Arab Emirates' electricity in 2024, against none in Thailand.
  • The average person in the United Arab Emirates used 16.05 MWh of electricity in 2024, 5.0 times as much as in Thailand (3.24 MWh).
  • Low carbon sources supplied 21.8% of Thailand's electricity in 2024 and 31.7% of the United Arab Emirates'.
  • Electricity demand in 2024 was 250 TWh in Thailand and 177 TWh in the United Arab Emirates.

Key Figures, 2024

Ember annual statistics
MeasureThailandUnited Arab Emirates
Total generation217 TWh177 TWh
Electricity demand250 TWh177 TWh
Demand per person3.24 MWh16.05 MWh
Carbon intensity524 gCO2/kWh468 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions114 MtCO282.9 MtCO2
Low carbon share21.8%31.7%
Largest sourceGas 62.8%Gas 68.3%

Generation Mix, 2024

Share of generation
SourceThailandUnited Arab Emirates
Gas 62.8% 68.3%
Nuclear 0.0% 22.9%
Coal 15.3% 0.0%
Bioenergy 13.0% 0.1%
Solar 4.2% 8.6%
Hydro 3.0% 0.0%
Wind 1.6% 0.1%
Other fossil 0.1% 0.0%

Carbon Intensity, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Carbon intensity of electricity in Thailand and United Arab Emirates, 1985 to 2025 Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Thailand and the United Arab Emirates each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2024 it was 524 gCO2/kWh in Thailand and 468 gCO2/kWh in the United Arab Emirates. 0 200 400 600 800 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Thailand and the United Arab Emirates each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2024 it was 524 gCO2/kWh in Thailand and 468 gCO2/kWh in the United Arab Emirates.
Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity in Thailand and United Arab Emirates, 1985 to 2025
YearThailandUnited Arab Emirates
1985574 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
1986536 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
1987579 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
1988587 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
1989572 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
1990615 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
1991636 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
1992641 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
1993636 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
1994629 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
1995615 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
1996618 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
1997618 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
1998619 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
1999626 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
2000609 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
2001605 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
2002593 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
2003591 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
2004599 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
2005601 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
2006599 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
2007607 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
2008609 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
2009606 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
2010606 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
2011601 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
2012598 gCO2/kWh677 gCO2/kWh
2013603 gCO2/kWh676 gCO2/kWh
2014602 gCO2/kWh675 gCO2/kWh
2015584 gCO2/kWh675 gCO2/kWh
2016581 gCO2/kWh675 gCO2/kWh
2017567 gCO2/kWh673 gCO2/kWh
2018550 gCO2/kWh671 gCO2/kWh
2019544 gCO2/kWh660 gCO2/kWh
2020554 gCO2/kWh646 gCO2/kWh
2021547 gCO2/kWh605 gCO2/kWh
2022541 gCO2/kWh559 gCO2/kWh
2023526 gCO2/kWh484 gCO2/kWh
2024524 gCO2/kWh468 gCO2/kWh
2025546 gCO2/kWhn/a

Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in Thailand and United Arab Emirates, 1985 to 2025 Electricity demand per person in Thailand and the United Arab Emirates each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2024 it was 3.24 MWh in Thailand and 16.05 MWh in the United Arab Emirates. 0 5 10 15 20 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Electricity demand per person in Thailand and the United Arab Emirates each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2024 it was 3.24 MWh in Thailand and 16.05 MWh in the United Arab Emirates.
Annual statistics through 2025, MWh
Electricity demand per person in Thailand and United Arab Emirates, 1985 to 2025
YearThailandUnited Arab Emirates
1985n/an/a
1986n/an/a
1987n/an/a
1988n/an/a
1989n/an/a
1990n/an/a
1991n/an/a
1992n/an/a
1993n/an/a
1994n/an/a
1995n/an/a
1996n/an/a
1997n/an/a
1998n/an/a
1999n/an/a
20001.56 MWh11.43 MWh
20011.63 MWh11.59 MWh
20021.73 MWh11.84 MWh
20031.82 MWh11.80 MWh
20041.94 MWh11.83 MWh
20052.03 MWh13.01 MWh
20062.12 MWh12.47 MWh
20072.18 MWh14.00 MWh
20082.18 MWh12.77 MWh
20092.16 MWh12.78 MWh
20102.38 MWh13.54 MWh
20112.36 MWh13.77 MWh
20122.56 MWh14.16 MWh
20132.58 MWh14.04 MWh
20142.62 MWh14.15 MWh
20152.69 MWh14.68 MWh
20162.80 MWh14.42 MWh
20172.81 MWh14.56 MWh
20182.85 MWh14.55 MWh
20192.93 MWh14.76 MWh
20202.84 MWh14.53 MWh
20212.90 MWh15.25 MWh
20222.98 MWh15.16 MWh
20233.08 MWh15.73 MWh
20243.24 MWh16.05 MWh
20253.14 MWhn/a

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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.